• By Jacob BakerJacob BakerX (Twitter) Sep 24, 2023, 10:13 AM
  • Last updated | Oct 24, 2023, 10:13 AM

On 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.

Hekkie Budler vs. Elwin Soto

 Note

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Hekkie «The Hexecutioner» Budler
Hekkie Budler
The Hexecutioner
Elwin «La Pulga» Soto
Elwin Soto
La Pulga
Country South AfricaSouth Africa
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
MexicoMexico
San 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
Orthodox

orthodox
Titles - -
Record 33 - 4 - 0
(10 KOs)
19 - 2 - 0
(13 KOs)
KOs 30% 68%
Inactive 399 days 252 days
Advant.
Former world champion
More years pro
More professional fights
Former world champion
Won the first title after defeating the current world champion
Younger
No KO losses
Less inactive days
Hekkie Budler won by unanimous decision (UD) (video).

Arena

The fight will be held at the Palenque Fex in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico.

Date and Time

What time do the first fights start?

  • USAUSA

    The fight night will start on Saturday, June 25 at 8:00 PM New York time.

  • CanadaCanada

    The fight night will start on Saturday, June 25 at 8:00 PM Ottawa time.

  • United KingdomUnited Kingdom

    The fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 AM London time.

  • IrelandIreland

    The fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 1:00 AM Dublin time.

  • AustraliaAustralia

    The fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 10:00 AM Canberra time.

  • New ZealandNew Zealand

    The fight night will start on Sunday, June 26 at 12:00 PM Wellington time.

Watch Live: How to Stream Budler vs Soto Fight.

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Full Fight/Highlights

Fight Promo

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 «The Hexecutioner» Budler

Hekkie Budler is a South African boxer.
As a professional athlete, Budler has been performing for 14 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Hekkie Budler took place on May 22, 2021 against Jonathan AlmacenJonathan Almacen.
Budler won by unanimous decision (UD).

Hekkie Budler vs. Jonathan Almacen 

Hekkie Budler's last fight

First World Title

On March 1, 2014 Hekkie Budler became the WBA minimumweight champion in a fight for the vacant title.

Boxing Record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 37
  • WinsWins: 33
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 10
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 23
  • LossesLosses: 4
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 1
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 3
  • DrawsDraws: 0

Professional Career

How 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
2022-06-25 Elwin Soto
(19 - 2 - 0)
Win
UD
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 Flyweight
WBA (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 Minimumweight
WBA World Minimumweight
2015-09-19 Simpiwe Konkco
(15 - 4 - 0)
Win
UD
IBO World Minimumweight
WBA World Minimumweight
2015-02-21 Jesus Silvestre
(30 - 5 - 0)
Win
UD
IBO World Minimumweight
WBA World Minimumweight
2014-10-25 Chaozhong Xiong
(24 - 5 - 1)
Win
UD
IBO World Minimumweight
WBA World Minimumweight
2014-06-21 Wicha Phulaikhao
(52 - 6 - 2)
Win
KO
IBO World Minimumweight
WBA World Minimumweight
2014-03-01 Karluis Diaz
(21 - 4 - 0)
Win
KO
IBO World Minimumweight
WBA 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

All Hekkie Budler's Losses

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 Flyweight
WBC 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 Flyweight
IBO World Light Flyweight
2016-03-19 Byron Rojas
(16 - 2 - 3)
Loss
UD
IBO World Minimumweight
WBA World Minimumweight
2011-01-27 Gideon Buthelezi
(11 - 2 - 0)
Loss
SD
IBO World Light Flyweight

Hekkie «The Hexecutioner» Budler Highlights

Elwin «La Pulga» Soto

Elwin «La Pulga» Soto

Elwin Soto is a Mexican boxer.
As a professional athlete, Soto has been performing for 5 years.

Last Fight

The last fight of Elwin Soto took place on October 16, 2021 against Jonathan GonzalezJonathan Gonzalez.
Soto lost by split-decision (SD).

Elwin Soto vs. Jonathan Gonzalez 

Elwin Soto's last fight

First World Title

On June 21, 2019 Elwin Soto became the WBO light flyweight champion.
Soto defeated world champion Angel Acosta.

And the New...

WBO World champion Elwin Soto

WBO World champion Elwin Soto

Boxing Record

  • Total fightsTotal fights: 21
  • WinsWins: 19
  • Wins by KOWins by KO: 13
  • Wins by decWins by dec: 6
  • LossesLosses: 2
  • Losses by KOLosses by KO: 0
  • Losses by decLosses by dec: 2
  • DrawsDraws: 0

Professional Career

How 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
2023-05-13 Brian Mosinos
(23 - 4 - 0)
Win
SD
2022-06-25 Hekkie Budler
(33 - 4 - 0)
Loss
UD
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

All Elwin Soto's Losses

Who all beat Elwin Soto?

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Date Opponent Result Notes
2022-06-25 Hekkie Budler
(33 - 4 - 0)
Loss
UD
2021-10-16 Jonathan Gonzalez
(24 - 3 - 1)
Loss
SD
WBO World Light Flyweight
2017-02-11 Daniel Andujo
(2 - 1 - 0)
Loss
UD

Elwin «La Pulga» Soto Highlights

Jacob Baker
Who will win: Budler or Soto?

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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