Ulises Solís

Infobox Boxer
name=Ulises Solís
realname=José Ulises Solís
nickname=Archie
weight=Light flyweight
height=5 ft. 3 in. (160 cm.)
nationality=flagicon|MEX Mexican
birth_date=Birth date and age|1981|8|28|mf=y
birth_place=Apozol, Zacatecas, Mexico
death_date|=
death_place|=
style=Orthodox
total=29
wins=26
losses=1
draws=2
no contests=0
KO=20|

José Ulises Solís (born August 28, 1981 in Apozol, Zacatecas) is a Mexican professional boxer. He is currently the IBF light-flyweight champion. He has a record of 25-1-2 (with 19 wins by KO).

On January 7, 2006, Solís defeated Will Grigsby for the IBF world championship title, by a unanimous decision (118-110, 117-111, 116-112). On January 25 2008, Solis faced Grigsby in a rematch and defeated him once again by stopping him in the 8th round. On May 19, 2007, Solis defeated former WBC world champion José Antonio Aguirre via an 8th round technical knock out. On December 15, 2007, Solis defended his title against Filipino veteran boxer Bert Batawang. In total, he has defended his IBF title six times and still holds it as of 2008.

Solís was scheduled to face Glenn Donaire on May 17, 2008, however, Solís was forced to back out after he came down with a serious case of pneumonia. The fight is reportedly going to be rescheduled for July 12 at the Palenque De La Expo in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. At the July 12 official weigh-in, both came in at 49 kilos or 108 lbs. [ [http://philboxing.com/news/story-17783.html philboxing.com, GLENN DONAIRE - 108 LBS, ULISIS SOLIS - 108 LBS] ] [ [http://philboxing.com/news/story-16364.html philboxing.com, GLENN DONAIRE CHALLENGES ARCHIE SOLIS MAY 17] ] [ [http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/sports/view/20080513-136261/Viloria-to-see-action-May-17 Viloria to see action May 17 - INQUIRER.net, Philippine News for Filipinos ] ] at Hermosillo, Monterrey, Mexico, 12 rounds. [ [http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/07/08/sports/BOX-Fight-Sked.php .iht.com, Fight Schedule] ] Solis, 27-1-1-(21), scored a shutout on all 3 judges cards (bizarre scores of 120-108 twice and 120-117). Donaire slips to 19-4-1-(12). [ [http://www.secondsout.com/World/news.cfm?ccs=225&cs=26361 secondsout.com, Solis Retains IBF Crown/Chavez Jr Edges Out Vanda] ]

See also

* List of current world boxing champions

External links

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before=Will Grigsby
title=IBF Junior Flyweight Champion
start=January 7 2006

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