Jose Uzcategui is a professional Venezuelan boxer and a former super-middleweight champion. The El Vigia-born boxer Jose has a professional boxing record of 31-4 win-loss. Jose has been the IBF super-middleweight champion from 2018 to 2019. He is a former intercontinental middleweight titleholder with IBF's interim super middleweight title.
Jose Olavides Uzacategui was born on 24 December 1990 in El Vigia, Alberto Adriani Municpality, Venezuela. The Venezuela-born boxer completed his schooling from his hometown. His first house is in Caracas, Venezuela.
Jose Uzcategui with his two championship titles SOURCE: Instagram @josebolivita.uzcategui Jose's nickname is Bolivita, and many people know him by his nickname. The name of Bolivita derives from windmill and valley. Jose has been making his Venezuelan countrymen proud with his boxing achievements and awards.
The talented boxer is 6 feet 2 inches tall and stands at an orthodox stance with an incredible reach of 76.5 cm. The 30-year-old Venezuelan boxer has been involved in 35 professional fights he has won 31 times.
Jose is one of the top-rated Venezuelan boxers. He had his professional debut against Ramiro Rosales on 25 March 2011. This match took place in Auditorio Municipal,Tijuana, Mexico. Jose defeated Rosales with a knock-out blow. With a victory in his first match, the man was on his way to be among the greats.
Jose Uzcategui being IBF middleweight Champion SOURCE: Instagram @josebolivita.uzcategui Uzcategui then went on a 22 match unbeaten streak, winning the vacant WBO Latino middleweight title against David Alonso Lopez. He lost another match against Matt Korobov, losing his streak and vacant WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title.
Jose again lost a championship match against Andre Dirrell, making it record as 26-2. He bounced back and grabbed the Interim super middleweight title against Dirrell. Uzcategui's last match was against Jaime Hernandez, where he knocked out Jaime in the second round.
On January 13, 2019, Jose fought against Caleb Plant. It was the day when Uzcategui lost his super middleweight title against the American boxing prodigy.
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Jose is an established top-rated boxer with a professional record of 31-4. He is a former IBF super-middleweight champion. Uzcategui has spent over 10 years in professional boxing. He started earning $70,000 in his first year.
Jose Uzcategui rocking his Everlast Boxing Gloves SOURCE: Instagram @josebolivita.uzcategui Uzcategui also spends his time doing brand promotions. Big boxing brands sponsor him. Jose only wears Everlast outfits and gloves. The company pays a handsome amount of money to the boxing prodigy.
With each passing year and breathtaking performances, the earnings rose. Having been champion, too, he also earned around $3 million prize money. Jose's career earnings from boxing constitute half of his net worth.
Also, Jose runs an advertising and promotion company named Jose Bolivita Promotions. It supports local boxers and fighters.
Jose Uzcategui clicking pictures on his jeep SOURCE: Instagram @josebolivita.uzcategui The Venezuelan talent also has a big passion for cars and jeeps. He is seen with his jeep around the city and likes to go on long car drives. He owns a black jeep, and it looks great when he poses on it.
The net worth of Jose Uzcategui is estimated to be around $3 million- $6 million.
There are many dating rumors about Uzcategui. However, there are no facts that prove his relationship status. According to reports, Jose is already married and has a son. Jose does not like to disclose his relationship in public. He likes to keep his personal life private.
Jose Uzcategui clicking picture with a kid SOURCE: Instagram @josebolivita.uzcategui Jose usually posts pictures with a kid. He is seen having a good time with the kid. Many people believe that the kid is his son. However, Jose has not claimed anything. There is a great possibility that the kid might be his son.
Jose Uzcategui vs. Caleb Plant Full Fight Highlights
