Jacob Baker
Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AMOn Saturday, June 25, at the Palenque Fex in Mexicali, Mexico, Hekkie «The Hexecutioner» Budler will go head-to-head with Elwin «La Pulga» Soto in an 12-round light flyweight showdown. Find out how to watch the fight live.
Note
Arena, date and time can change.
 Hekkie Budler The Hexecutioner |
 Elwin Soto La Pulga |
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|---|---|---|
| Country |
 South AfricaJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
 MexicoSan Felipe, Baja California, Mexico |
| Age | 34 years | 25 years |
| Pro | 14 years | 5 years |
| Height | 5′ 3″ (160 cm) | 5′ 3″ (160 cm) |
| Reach | 65½″ (166 cm) | - |
| Division | light flyweight (108 lbs / 48,99 kg) |
light flyweight (108 lbs / 48,99 kg) |
| Stance |
 orthodox |
orthodox |
| Titles | - | - |
| Record | 33 - 4 - 0 (10 KOs) |
19 - 2 - 0 (13 KOs) |
| KOs | 30% | 68% |
| Inactive | 399 days | 252 days |
| Advant. |
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The fight will be held at the Palenque Fex in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.
What time do the first fights start?
USAThe fight night will start on Saturday, June 25 at 8:00 PM New York time.
CanadaThe fight night will start on Saturday, June 25 at 8:00 PM Ottawa time.
United KingdomThe fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 AM London time.
IrelandThe fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 AM Dublin time.
AustraliaThe fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 AM Canberra time.
New ZealandThe fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 12:00 PM Wellington time.
Watch Live: How to Stream Budler vs Soto Fight.
Who fights on Saturday, June 25?
Fight card subject to change.
| Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| light flyweight (108 lbs) | Hekkie Budler (33 - 4 - 0) | Elwin Soto (19 - 2 - 0) | |
| flyweight (112 lbs) | Yahir Alan Frank Verdugo (9 - 0 - 0) | Carlos Mejia (8 - 2 - 1) | |
| super bantamweight (122 lbs) | Rafael Espinoza (19 - 0 - 0) | Gerardo Valenzuela Munoz (11 - 1 - 0) | |
| super lightweight (140 lbs) | Kevin Betancourt Barrera (4 - 0 - 0) | Ivan Mercado (debut) | |
| lightweight (135 lbs) | Diego Torres Nunez (14 - 0 - 0) | TBA |
Hekkie «The Hexecutioner» Budler
Hekkie Budler is a South African boxer.
As a professional athlete, Budler has been performing for 14 years.
The last fight of Hekkie Budler took place on May 22, 2021 against 
Jonathan Almacen.
Budler won by unanimous decision (UD).
Hekkie Budler vs. Jonathan Almacen
On March 1, 2014 Hekkie Budler became the WBA minimumweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.
Total fights: 37
Wins: 33
Wins by KO: 10
Wins by dec: 23
Losses: 4
Losses by KO: 1
Losses by dec: 3
Draws: 0How many fights did Hekkie Budler have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-18 | Kenshiro Teraji (21 - 1 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
 WBA (Super) World Light Flyweight WBC World Light Flyweight |
| 2023-05-06 | Wichet Sengprakhon (14 - 11 - 1) |
Win KO |
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| 2022-06-25 | Elwin Soto (19 - 2 - 0) |
Win UD |
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| 2021-05-22 | Jonathan Almacen (7 - 3 - 2) |
Win UD |
WBC Silver Light Flyweight (vacant) |
| 2018-12-31 | Hiroto Kyoguchi (11 - 0 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
WBA (Super) World Light Flyweight |
| 2018-05-20 | Ryoichi Taguchi (27 - 2 - 2) |
Win UD |
 IBF World Light FlyweightWBA (Super) World Light Flyweight |
| 2017-09-16 | Milan Melindo (36 - 2 - 0) |
Loss SD |
IBF World Light Flyweight IBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2017-02-04 | Joey Canoy (12 - 2 - 1) |
Win RTD |
IBO World Light Flyweight (vacant) |
| 2016-10-22 | Siyabonga Siyo (10 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
| 2016-03-19 | Byron Rojas (16 - 2 - 3) |
Loss UD |
IBO World MinimumweightWBA World Minimumweight |
| 2015-09-19 | Simpiwe Konkco (15 - 4 - 0) |
Win UD |
IBO World MinimumweightWBA World Minimumweight |
| 2015-02-21 | Jesus Silvestre (30 - 5 - 0) |
Win UD |
IBO World MinimumweightWBA World Minimumweight |
| 2014-10-25 | Chaozhong Xiong (24 - 5 - 1) |
Win UD |
IBO World MinimumweightWBA World Minimumweight |
| 2014-06-21 | Wicha Phulaikhao (52 - 6 - 2) |
Win KO |
IBO World MinimumweightWBA World Minimumweight |
| 2014-03-01 | Karluis Diaz (21 - 4 - 0) |
Win KO |
IBO World MinimumweightWBA World Minimumweight (vacant) |
| 2013-11-09 | Hugo Hernan Verchelli (11 - 1 - 0) |
Win TKO |
IBO World Minimumweight WBA Interim World Minimumweight |
| 2013-06-15 | Nkosinathi Joyi (23 - 1 - 0) |
Win SD |
IBO World Minimumweight |
| 2013-02-16 | Renan Trongco (12 - 3 - 0) |
Win UD |
IBO World Minimumweight |
| 2012-09-22 | Florante Condes (25 - 6 - 1) |
Win UD |
IBO World Minimumweight |
| 2012-03-26 | Shamila Kortman (6 - 0 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
| 2011-09-24 | Michael Landero (15 - 4 - 4) |
Win UD |
IBO World Minimumweight (vacant) |
| 2011-05-29 | Luyanda Kwankwa (4 - 6 - 0) |
Win KO |
|
| 2011-01-27 | Gideon Buthelezi (11 - 2 - 0) |
Loss SD |
IBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2010-08-14 | Evaristo Primero (14 - 13 - 1) |
Win SD |
|
| 2010-06-19 | Juanito Rubillar (49 - 15 - 7) |
Win SD |
IBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2010-02-27 | Juanito Rubillar (49 - 14 - 7) |
Win MD |
IBO World Light Flyweight (vacant) |
| 2009-10-31 | Motswaki Moselesele (8 - 2 - 1) |
Win KO |
IBO All-Africa Light Flyweight |
| 2009-09-29 | Doctor Ntsele (9 - 3 - 1) |
Win UD |
IBO All-Africa Light Flyweight |
| 2009-07-11 | Khanyakude Mukansi (6 - 5 - 1) |
Win UD |
|
| 2009-04-02 | Charity Mukondeleli (8 - 6 - 0) |
Win UD |
IBO All-Africa Light Flyweight (vacant) |
| 2008-11-29 | Ronald Parks (5 - 8 - 6) |
Win PTS |
|
| 2008-09-13 | Dalisizwe Komani (5 - 2 - 1) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2008-07-15 | Ronald Parks (5 - 7 - 6) |
Win PTS |
|
| 2008-05-30 | Loyiso Ngantweni (0 - 7 - 4) |
Win PTS |
|
| 2008-04-29 | Khanyakude Mukansi (5 - 4 - 1) |
Win PTS |
|
| 2008-02-02 | Sibusiso Twani (2 - 1 - 0) |
Win PTS |
|
| 2007-12-28 | Mario Gaxiola (0 - 1 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
| 2007-11-12 | Sibusiso Ngqalathi (0 - 4 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2007-09-17 | Petros Mahlangu (0 - 1 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2007-07-05 | Michael Sediane (debut) |
Win TKO |
Who all beat Hekkie Budler?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-18 | Kenshiro Teraji (21 - 1 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
WBA (Super) World Light FlyweightWBC World Light Flyweight |
| 2018-12-31 | Hiroto Kyoguchi (11 - 0 - 0) |
Loss TKO |
WBA (Super) World Light Flyweight |
| 2017-09-16 | Milan Melindo (36 - 2 - 0) |
Loss SD |
IBF World Light FlyweightIBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2016-03-19 | Byron Rojas (16 - 2 - 3) |
Loss UD |
IBO World MinimumweightWBA World Minimumweight |
| 2011-01-27 | Gideon Buthelezi (11 - 2 - 0) |
Loss SD |
IBO World Light Flyweight |
Elwin «La Pulga» Soto
Elwin Soto is a Mexican boxer.
As a professional athlete, Soto has been performing for 5 years.
The last fight of Elwin Soto took place on October 16, 2021 against 
Jonathan Gonzalez.
Soto lost by split-decision (SD).
Elwin Soto vs. Jonathan Gonzalez
On June 21, 2019 Elwin Soto became the WBO light flyweight champion.
Soto defeated world champion Angel Acosta.
WBO World champion Elwin Soto
Total fights: 21Wins: 19Wins by KO: 13Wins by dec: 6Losses: 2Losses by KO: 0Losses by dec: 2Draws: 0How many fights did Elwin Soto have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-23 | Moises Caro (11 - 3 - 3) |
Draw SD |
WBO Latino Light Flyweight |
| 2023-11-11 | Jose Ramirez Armenta (15 - 9 - 1) |
Win UD |
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| 2023-05-13 | Brian Mosinos (23 - 4 - 0) |
Win SD |
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| 2022-06-25 | Hekkie Budler (33 - 4 - 0) |
Loss UD |
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| 2021-10-16 | Jonathan Gonzalez (24 - 3 - 1) |
Loss SD |
 WBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2021-05-08 | Katsunari Takayama (32 - 8 - 0) |
Win TKO |
WBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2020-10-30 | Carlos Buitrago (32 - 5 - 1) |
Win UD |
WBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2020-02-15 | Javier Alejandro Rendon (10 - 4 - 3) |
Win KO |
|
| 2019-10-24 | Edward Heno (14 - 0 - 5) |
Win UD |
WBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2019-06-21 | Angel Acosta (20 - 1 - 0) |
Win KO |
WBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2019-05-04 | Joel Castro Cano (3 - 13 - 0) |
Win KO |
|
| 2019-02-16 | Edgar Ornelas (0 - 14 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2018-12-22 | Erick Gonzalez Hernandez (12 - 0 - 2) |
Win KO |
|
| 2018-10-06 | Rigo Omar Martinez Hernandez (4 - 4 - 0) |
Win UD |
|
| 2018-07-28 | Mario Rodriguez (23 - 15 - 5) |
Win UD |
|
| 2018-06-09 | Jorge Miguel Hernandez (4 - 8 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2018-06-02 | Wilfredo Guerrero (debut) |
Win KO |
|
| 2018-02-17 | Elfego Hernandez Sierra (9 - 14 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2017-10-14 | Pedro Verdin (1 - 3 - 1) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2017-05-13 | Bryan Hernandez (0 - 1 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2017-04-07 | Elfego Hernandez Sierra (9 - 12 - 0) |
Win PTS |
|
| 2017-03-25 | Alejandro Esqueda (0 - 1 - 1) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2017-02-11 | Daniel Andujo (2 - 1 - 0) |
Loss UD |
|
| 2016-11-19 | Erick Jovani Negrete (0 - 2 - 0) |
Win TKO |
|
| 2016-10-15 | Efrain Gonzalez (3 - 18 - 1) |
Win UD |
Who all beat Elwin Soto?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-25 | Hekkie Budler (33 - 4 - 0) |
Loss UD |
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| 2021-10-16 | Jonathan Gonzalez (24 - 3 - 1) |
Loss SD |
WBO World Light Flyweight |
| 2017-02-11 | Daniel Andujo (2 - 1 - 0) |
Loss UD |
Budler and Soto are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the boxers will win.Nevertheless, I think that Elwin Soto will win by technical knockout.
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