Rosendo Alvarez

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