Felix Alvarado
Born
Felix Pedro Alvarado Sanchez

(1989-02-15) 15 February 1989 (age 34)
Managua, Nicaragua
NationalityNicaraguan
Other namesEl Gemelo
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach68 in (173 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins39
Wins by KO34
Losses4

Felix Pedro Alvarado Sanchez (born 15 February 1989) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who held the IBF light flyweight title from 2018 to 2022. He previously challenged for the IBF flyweight title in 2022, the WBA (Regular) light flyweight title in 2013, and the WBA (Regular) flyweight title in 2014. As of January 2022, Alvarado is ranked as the world's best active light flyweight by The Ring,[1] second best by BoxRec[2] and third best by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board.[3] His twin brother, René Alvarado, is also a professional boxer.

Professional career

IBF light flyweight champion

Alvarado vs. Petalcorin

His victory against Teeraphong Utaida earned Alvarado the #1 rank in the IBF light flyweight rankings, which made him the mandatory title challenger to the reigning champion Hekkie Budler.[4] Accordingly, IBF ordered Budler to defend against Alvarado. On July 25, 2018, Budler vacated the title, unsatisfied with the purse bid. Sampson Boxing won the bid with a $25 000 offer, with 75% going to Budler and 25% to Alvarado.[5] On July 26, 2018, IBF ordered its two highest ranking light flyweight contenders Randy Petalcorin and Felix Alvarado to fight for the vacant IBF title.[6] The fight was scheduled for October 29, 2018, at the Midas Hotel and Casino in Pasay, Philippines.[7]

Alvarado won the fight by a seventh-round technical knockout, dropping his opponent three times in just over two minutes. The first knockdown came early on in the round, via body shot. Alvarado increased his already high pace, knocking Pentalcorin twice more, until he elected to stay down for the ten-count.[8]

Alvarado vs. Konishi

Alvarado was scheduled to make his first title defense against the one-time WBA World Light Fly Title challenger Reiya Konishi on May 19, 2019 at the Portopia Hotel in Kobe, Japan.[9] Alvarado won the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 118-110, 116-112 and 117-111. Konishi gave Alvarado a competitive fight until the seventh round, after which Alvarado took over the fight. All three judges awarded Alvarado rounds eight through eleven.[10][11]

Alvarado vs. Kriel

Alvarado was scheduled to fight the reigning WBC light flyweight champion Kenshiro Teraji in a title unification bout on December 23, 2019. The fight was scheduled for the undercard of the Ryota Murata and Steven Butler WBA World Middleweight title bout.[12] On November 19, 2019, Alvarado withdrew from the bout, as he was unable to train due to a bronchial problem.[13]

Alvarado was next scheduled to make his second title defense against the 2019 IBF mini flyweight titlist Deejay Kriel.[14] The fight was booked for January 2, 2021 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, United States.[15] Alvarado scored knockdowns in rounds two and four, before finishing his opponent by technical knockout in the tenth round.[16]

Alvarado vs. Vasquez

Alvarado was expected to defend his IBF junior flyweight title against Erik Lopez on August 14, 2021, at the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, United States.[17] Lopez was later forced to withdraw from the bout, as he was unable to acquire a visa. Alvarado was rescheduled to face Israel Vasquez on the same date and venue in a non-title bout.[18] Alvarado won the fight by a first-round knockout. He needed a little over two minutes to knock Lopez out with a right hook.[19]

Alvardo vacated the IBF light flyweight title on March 22, 2022, in order to move up to flyweight.[20]

Move to flyweight

Alvarado was booked to face Luis Cerrito Hernandez (10–5–1) in Managua, Nicaragua on May 21, 2022, in his first fight at flyweight.[21] He won the fight by a fourth-round knockout, after knocking Hernandez down in both the second and fourth rounds.[22]

On September 8, 2022, the reigning IBF flyweight champion Sunny Edwards was ordered to enter into negotiations with Alvarado for a mandatory title defense.[23] The championship bout took place on November 11, in London, England.[24] Alvarado lost the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 115–113, 115–113 and 116–112.[25]

On January 12, 2023, the IBF ordered Alvarado to face the sanctioning body's third ranked flyweight contender Cristofer Rosales in a flyweight title eliminator.[26] As they failed to reach an agreement, a purse bid was called and won by Alvarado's MP Promotions and M&R Boxing with a bid of $2,500.[27]

Professional boxing record

42 fights 39 wins 3 losses
By knockout 34 0
By decision 5 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
42 Win 39–3 Armando Torres TKO 4 (10), 3:00 10 June 2023 Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, Miami, Florida, U.S.
41 Loss 38–3 Sunny Edwards UD 12 11 Nov 2022 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England For IBF flyweight title
40 Win 38–2 Luis Cerrito Hernandez KO 4 (10), 1:18 21 May 2022 Polideportivo Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
39 Win 37–2 Israel Vasquez KO 1 (10), 2:50 14 Aug 2021 Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, Texas, U.S.
38 Win 36–2 Deejay Kriel TKO 10 (12), 1:39 2 Jan 2021 American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, U.S. Retained IBF light flyweight title
37 Win 35–2 Reiya Konishi UD 12 19 May 2019 Portopia Hotel, Kobe, Japan Retained IBF light flyweight title
36 Win 34–2 Randy Petalcorin TKO 7 (12), 2:04 29 Oct 2018 Midas Hotel and Casino, Pasay, Philippines Won vacant IBF light flyweight title
35 Win 33–2 Ivan Meneses Flores RTD 3 (8), 3:00 28 Apr 2018 Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
34 Win 32–2 Eliud De los Santos KO 1 (8), 0:20 23 Mar 2018 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
33 Win 31–2 Sebastian Sanchez RTD 3 (10), 3:00 26 Jan 2018 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
32 Win 30–2 Fahlan Sakkreerin Jr. KO 3 (12), 2:17 14 Oct 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
31 Win 29–2 Jose Antonio Jimenez KO 1 (10) 26 May 2017 Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua Retained WBC Latino light flyweight title
30 Win 28–2 Karluis Diaz KO 1 (8), 1:18 28 Apr 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
29 Win 27–2 Luis de la Rosa KO 1 (10), 1:24 31 Mar 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua Retained WBC Latino light flyweight title
28 Win 26–2 Gabriel Ruiz TKO 1 (10), 2:19 24 Feb 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua Retained WBC Latino light flyweight title
27 Win 25–2 Roberto Rodriguez KO 1 (10), 1:00 27 Jan 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua Won vacant WBC Latino light flyweight title
26 Win 24–2 Yader Cardoza UD 8 16 Dec 2016 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
25 Win 23–2 Noe Medina TKO 4 (8), 2:38 19 Feb 2016 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
24 Win 22–2 Yader Cardoza TKO 5 (8), 1:50 19 Dec 2015 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
23 Win 21–2 Guillermo Ortiz TKO 1 (8), 2:00 28 Aug 2015 Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua
22 Win 20–2 Alexander Taylor TKO 2 (8), 1:30 23 May 2015 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
21 Win 19–2 Jose Aguilar KO 1 (6), 1:29 26 Sep 2014 Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, Nicaragua
20 Loss 18–2 Juan Carlos Reveco UD 12 6 Jun 2014 Villa La Ñata Sporting Club, Benavídez, Argentina For WBA (Regular) flyweight title
19 Loss 18–1 Kazuto Ioka UD 12 31 Dec 2013 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan For WBA (Regular) light flyweight title
18 Win 18–0 Jose Aguilar KO 3 (6), 1:35 30 Aug 2013 Restaurante Musun 2, Rio Blanco, Costa Rica
17 Win 17–0 Ramon Pena TKO 1 (8), 2:50 29 Jun 2013 Camara Ganadera, Liberia, Costa Rica
16 Win 16–0 Carlos Melo KO 1 (8), 1:38 27 Apr 2013 Gimnasio Municipal, San Pedro, Costa Rica
15 Win 15–0 Nerys Espinoza TKO 3 (10), 1:55 15 Dec 2012 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
14 Win 14–0 Miguel Alfaro TKO 1 (6), 2:44 30 Jun 2012 Gimnasio Municipal de Chichigalpa, Chinandega, Nicaragua
13 Win 13–0 Eliecer Quezada UD 10 17 Dec 2011 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua Won Nicaraguan light flyweight title
12 Win 12–0 Herald Molina KO 2 (8), 2:16 26 Nov 2011 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
11 Win 11–0 Arnoldo Solano MD 6 18 Jun 2011 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
10 Win 10–0 Jose Martinez TKO 1 (6), 1:56 5 Feb 2011 Casino La Perla, León, Nicaragua
9 Win 9–0 Miguel Tellez UD 6 6 Nov 2010 Casino La Perla, León, Nicaragua
8 Win 8–0 Pedro Blandon TKO 2 (6), 2:50 23 Oct 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
7 Win 7–0 Juan Munguia TKO 3 (4), 1:56 25 Sep 2010 Gimnasio Municipal de Chichigalpa, Chinandega, Nicaragua
6 Win 6–0 Lenin Trana TKO 3 (4), 1:21 4 Sep 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
5 Win 5–0 Juan Munguia TKO 3 (4), 2:40 30 Jul 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
4 Win 4–0 Melvin Olivares TKO 1 (4), 1:30 26 Jun 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
3 Win 3–0 Yader Cardoza KO 3 (4), 1:17 24 Apr 2010 Cancha de la Alcaldia, Moyogalpa, Nicaragua
2 Win 2–0 Lester Berrios TKO 1 (4), 1:14 27 Mar 2010 Gimnasio Humberto Mendez Juarez, Rivas, Nicaragua
1 Win 1–0 Julio Hernandez TKO 1 (4), 1:44 12 Mar 2010 Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua

See also

References

  1. ^ "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  2. ^ "BoxRec: Ratings". boxrec.com. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  3. ^ "Rankings – Transnational Boxing Rankings Board". Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  4. ^ Songalia, Ryan. "Hard-punching Alvarado will be IBF champ Melindo's no. 1 contender". rappler.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  5. ^ Bland, Garrisson. "Hekkie Budler Vacates IBF Junior Flyweight Belt!". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  6. ^ Bland, Garrisson. "IBF Orders Alvarado vs Petalcorin at Junior Flyweight". 3kingsboxing.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  7. ^ Martínez, Jhonny. ""Gemelo" Alvarado por título del mundo ante filipino Petalcorin". nuevaya.com.ni. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  8. ^ Songalia, Ryan. "Felix Alvarado breaks down Randy Petalcorin, wins IBF junior flyweight belt in 7". ringtv.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  9. ^ Garcia, German. "¿Quién es Reiya Konishi, el futuro retador a la corona de Félix Alvarado?". laprensa.com.ni. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  10. ^ "Reiya Konishi stumbles in second world title fight". japantimes.co.jp. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  11. ^ Costa, Carlos. "Felix Alvarado Gets Dominant Win Over Reiya Konishi". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  12. ^ Garcia, German. "Félix Alvarado no unificara título contra Ken Shiro por problemas de salud: «Me siento sin fuerzas, así no podría vencerlo»". laprensa.com.ni. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  13. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Felix Alvarado Explains Decision To Withdraw From Shiro Clash". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  14. ^ Garcia, German. "Félix Alvarado defenderá su cetro de la FIB contra el sudafricano Deejay Kriel". laprensa.com.ni. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  15. ^ Wainwright, Anson. "Felix Alvarado-DeeJay Kriel set for April 25 in Indio, IBF 108-pound title at stake". ringtv.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  16. ^ Rosenthal, Michael. "Felix Alvarado stops Dee-jay Kriel in Round 10 to retain title". boxingjunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  17. ^ Wainwright, Anson. "Felix Alvarado expects exciting clash against Erick Lopez Garcia, yearns for unification fights". ringtv.com. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  18. ^ Pavón, Justin. "Félix Alvarado no defenderá su título del mundo". vostv.com.ni. Retrieved 12 August 2021.
  19. ^ Donovan, Jake. "Felix Alvarado Knocks Out Late Sub Israel Vazquez In First Round Of Non-Title Fight". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  20. ^ Wainwright, Anson (22 March 2022). "Felix Alvarado Vacates 108-pound Title To Pursue Opportunities At Flyweight". ringtv.com. Retrieved 23 March 2022.
  21. ^ Wainwright, Anson (28 April 2022). "Felix Alvarado Officially Moves Up To Flyweight, Takes On Luis Hernandez On May 21". ringtv.com. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
  22. ^ "Ex-champ Alvarado KOs Hernandez in Nicaragua". fightnews.com. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  23. ^ Donovan, Jake (8 September 2022). "Sunny Edwards-Felix Alvarado Mandatory Title Fight Ordered By IBF". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
  24. ^ Donovan, Jake (27 September 2022). "Sunny Edwards-Felix Alvarado IBF Title Fight Set, November 11 In London". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 28 September 2022.
  25. ^ Lewis, Ron (11 November 2022). "Sunny Edwards Overcomes Felix Alvarado's Rally, Boxes To Decision Win". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
  26. ^ Donovan, Jake (12 January 2023). "Cristofer Rosales-Felix Alvarado: IBF Orders Flyweight Title Eliminator". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
  27. ^ Donovan, Jake (23 March 2023). "Rosales-Alvarado: MP Promotions, M&R Boxing ($2,500) Win Purse Bid To Co-Promote IBF Flyweight Eliminator". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 23 March 2023.

External links

Sporting positions World boxing titles VacantTitle last held byHekkie Budler IBF light flyweight champion October 29, 2018 – March 21, 2022Vacated VacantTitle next held bySivenathi Nontshinga
Categories