Henry Cejudo Bio, Parents, Wife, Children, Siblings, Net Worth: Born on February 9, 1987, Henry Cejudo is an American professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler.
He developed a love for martial art at a younger age and has been consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after mixed martial artists.
Cejudo is the fourth UFC fighter to hold titles in two different weight classes simultaneously, and the second to defend titles in two different weight divisions.
He’s the former UFC Flyweight Champion and Bantamweight Champion and also the only person to win an Olympic gold medal and a UFC title.
Cejudo is considered to be among the greatest combat athletes of all time due to his accomplishments in MMA and freestyle wrestling.
During his wrestling career, he competed at 55 kilograms and became the youngest American Olympic Gold medalist in wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics at age 21.
Cejudo was also the 2007 Pan American Games champion, as well as a multiple–time Pan American Continental and US National champion.
On May 9, 2020, Cejudo announced his retirement from professional fighting immediately after a successful title defense against Dominick Cruz.
In April 2022, Cejudo announced he was coming back to fight, and his next bout was eventually scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 2023.
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, after nearly three years since his last bout, Cejudo faced Aljamain Sterling on May 6, 2023 at UFC 288 for the UFC Bantamweight Championship
The bout took place inside the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, and at the end of the bout, it was Sterling who had his hand raised via split decision.
Henry Cejudo Age
Henry Cejudo was born on February 9, 1987, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He celebrated his 36th birthday in February this year (2023).
Henry Cejudo Height & Weight
Henry Cejudo stands at a height of 1.63 m and weighs around 61 kg
Henry Cejudo Parents
Henry Cejudo was born in Los Angeles, California, United States to his Mexican immigrants parents; Jorge Cejudo (father) and Nelly Rico (mother).
As a result of his violent father’s drug and alcohol abuse, Cejudo’s family constantly moved around the Los Angeles area.
Henry’s father who was jailed after threatening to kill his whole family and subsequently getting into an altercation in the street was released.
While Jorge was in jail, four-year-old Henry and the rest of the children with their mother to New Mexico before he was released.
Jorge was deported when Cejudo was six years old and died when Cejudo was about 20 years old.
After a couple of years in New Mexico, the family relocated to Phoenix, Arizona.
Henry Cejudo Wife
Henry Cejudo is married to Karolina. It’s unclear when the pair met but according to reports, the couple have been together for many years. Though her husband is famous, there’s no relevant information about her. Her date of birth, age, and occupation were unavailable at the time of this writing.
Henry Cejudo Children
Henry Cejudo has been blessed with an adorable daughter called America who was born in 2021. The professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler shares his child with his wife, Karolina
Henry Cejudo Siblings
According to reports, Henry Cejudo is not the only child of his parents; Jorge Cejudo (father) and Nelly Rico (mother). He’s the second youngest of the family’s seven siblings.
However, only one of his six other siblings is known. He’s called Angel Cejudo, an American freestyle wrestler who won the Dave Schultz Memorial International freestyle wrestling tournament in the 60 kg weight class on February 5, 2008.
The names, dates of birth, ages, and occupations of Henry Cejudo’s other siblings were not available at the time of this writing.
Henry Cejudo Net Worth
As of May 2023, Henry Cejudo’s net worth is estimated to be roughly $3 million. He has made such an amount from his career as a professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler
Henry Cejudo Social Media
Henry Cejudo owns a Twitter account with over 380,000 followers and a verified Instagram account with over 850,000 followers. He’s very active on these social media platforms.
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