Rosendo Alvarez
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Name: Rosendo Alvarez
Alias: El Bufalo
Birth Name: Rosendo José Álvarez Hernández
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua
Birthplace: Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 165cm
Reach: 165cm
Pro Boxer: Record
- Trainer: Pedro Avila
- Manager: Ana Francis Donaire
Rosendo Alvarez is a former strawweight and light flyweight champion, who had two battles with Ricardo Lopez. Their first bout ended in a draw, which is the only blemish on Lopez's career record. Alvarez dropped a close decision in their rematch.
Professional Record
- Finished career having defeated 7 opponents (4 by KO) for world title.
- 2 opponents (1 by KO) for World Light Flyweight Title.
- 5 opponents (3 by KO) for World Minimumweight Title.
- Finished career with a record of 9-2-2 (4 KOs) in world title fights.
- Finished career with a record of 9-3-2 (3 KOs) against former, current, and future world champions:
- Won against Jose Bonilla, Chana Porpaoin, Kermin Guardia, Eric Chavez, Tomas Rojas, Beibis Mendoza (three times), and Pichitnoi Sitbangprachan.
- Lost against Ricardo Lopez, Beibis Mendoza, and Jorge Arce.
- Drew against Ricardo Lopez and Victor Burgos.
- Finished career with a record of 12-3-2 (6 KOs) in fights outside his native Nicaragua.
Regional & Minor Titles
- WBA Fedelatin Minimumweight Title (September 1994; 1 defense)
World Titles
- WBA World Minimumweight Title (December 1995-November 1998; 5 defenses)
- WBA World Light Flyweight Title (March 2001-October 2004; 3 defenses)
Preceded by: Chana Porpaoin |
WBA Minimumweight Champion 1995 Dec 2 – 1998 Nov 13 Stripped (failed to make weight) |
Succeeded by: Ricardo Lopez |
Preceded by: Beibis Mendoza |
WBA Light Flyweight Champion 2001 Mar 3 – 2004 Oct 2 Stripped (failed to make weight) |
Succeeded by: Roberto Vasquez |