Carlos Buitrago

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Carlos Buitrago
Born
Carlos Alberto Buitrago Rojas

(1991-12-16) December 16, 1991 (age 32)
Managua, Nicaragua
Other namesChocorroncito
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Reach65 in (165 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins38
Wins by KO22
Losses11
Draws1
No contests1

Carlos Alberto Buitrago Rojas (born December 16, 1991) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer. He has challenged four times for a world championship: the WBO mini flyweight title in 2013, the IBF mini flyweight title in 2017, and the WBO junior flyweight title in 2018 and 2020.

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Professional career

Buitrago challenged for his first world title against Merlito Sabillo for the WBO minimumweight title on November 30, 2013. The fight ended in a split draw, so Sabillo retained the title. [1]

Professional boxing record

53 fights38 wins13 losses
By knockout224
By decision169
Draws1
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
53Loss38–13–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo Rafael Sandoval RTD8 (10), 3:00Mar 30, 2024 Flag of the United States.svg YouTube Theater, Inglewood, California, U.S.
52Loss38–12–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Yahir Alan Frank VerdugoUD10Feb 24, 2024 Flag of Mexico.svg Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI, Mérida, Mexico
51Win38–11–1 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nelson LunaRTD3 (6), 3:00Dec 23, 2023 Flag of Costa Rica.svg San José, Costa Rica
50Loss37–11–1 (1) Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Noel Reyes CepedaSD10Oct 7, 2023 Flag of Colombia.svg Restaurante Bar Don Juan, Carmen de Apicalá, ColombiaFor WBA Fedecentro super bantamweight title
49Loss37–10–1(1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Ángel Acosta UD10Aug 26, 2023 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor vacant WBO International junior flyweight title
48Win37–9–1 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Nelson LunaKO4 (8), 2:05Jun 6, 2023 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Gimnasio PWR LAB, San José, Costa Rica
47Loss36–9–1 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Juan Carlos CamachoUD10Apr 1, 2023 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Dolores "Toyita" Melendez, Juana Díaz, Puerto RicoFor vacant WBC–NABF super flyweight title
46Loss36–8–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Luis Fernando VillaUD10Nov 19, 2022 Flag of Mexico.svg Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Mexico
45Win36–7–1 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jose MartinezSD8Aug 19, 2022 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
44Win35–7–1 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Eddy CastroKO3 (8), 0:46Jun 17, 2022 Flag of Costa Rica.svg BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica
43Win34–7–1 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Luis MartinezKO1 (8), 1:39May 14, 2022 Flag of Costa Rica.svg BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica
42Win33–7–1 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Luis MartinezUD6Dec 18, 2021 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Ciudad Deportiva Heiner Ugalde, Hatillo, Costa Rica
41Loss32–7–1 (1) Flag of the United States.svg Ricardo Rafael Sandoval TKO7 (10), 0:46Dec 4, 2021 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
40Loss32–6–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Elwin Soto UD12Oct 30, 2020 Flag of the United States.svg Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S.For WBO junior flyweight title
39Win32–5–1 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Felix MoncadaKO4 (10), 0:52Dec 21, 2019 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Gimnasio Fight Club, San José, Costa Rica
38Loss31–5–1 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg McWilliams Arroyo UD10Jun 15, 2019 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto RicoFor WBO Latino flyweight title
37Win31–4–1 (1) Flag of Panama.svg Gilmer BaulesUD6Feb 2, 2019 Flag of Costa Rica.svg BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica
36Loss30–4–1 (1) Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Ángel Acosta TKO12 (12), 1:43Jun 16, 2018 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto RicoFor WBO junior flyweight title
35Loss30–3–1 (1) Flag of Japan.svg Hiroto Kyoguchi TKO8 (12), 2:28Dec 31, 2017 Flag of Japan.svg Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, JapanFor IBF mini flyweight title
34Win30–2–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Noe MedinaUD8Oct 15, 2016 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
33Win29–2–1 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Roger ColladoKO1 (8), 1:56May 28, 2016 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua
32Loss28–2–1 (1) Flag of Thailand.svg Knockout CP Freshmart UD12Feb 4, 2016 Flag of Thailand.svg City Hall Ground, Chonburi, ThailandFor WBA interim mini flyweight title
31Win28–1–1 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Mario Rodriguez UD10Mar 21, 2015 Flag of Mexico.svg Palenque de la Feria Mesoamericana, Tapachula, MexicoWon inaugural WBA–NABA mini flyweight title
30Loss27–1–1 (1) Flag of Thailand.svg Knockout CP Freshmart UD12Oct 1, 2014 Flag of Thailand.svg New I-Mobile Stadium, Buriram, ThailandFor vacant WBA interim mini flyweight title
29Draw27–0–1 (1) Flag of the Philippines.svg Merlito Sabillo SD12Nov 30, 2013 Flag of the Philippines.svg Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, PhilippinesFor WBO mini flyweight title
28Win27–0 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Julian YedrasUD12Jul 20, 2013 Flag of Mexico.svg Centro Internacional de Convenciones Siglo XXI, Yucatán, Mexico
27Win26–0 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose AguilarUD8May 25, 2013 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
26Win25–0 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Yader EscobarTKO1 (10), 1:24May 3, 2013 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
25Win24–0 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose AguilarTD5 (10)Oct 6, 2012 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Polideportivo Espana, Managua, NicaraguaUnanimous TD after Buitrago cut from accidental head clash
24Win23–0 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Eddy CastroTKO5 (6), 2:48May 26, 2012 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Hotel Holiday Inn, Managua, Nicaragua
23Win22–0 (1) Flag of Colombia.svg Gabriel MendozaUD10Feb 17, 2012 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBO Latino mini flyweight title
22Win21–0 (1) Flag of Panama.svg Carlos Melo UD10Dec 9, 2011 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
21Win20–0 (1) Flag of Mexico.svg Felipe RivasUD10Aug 12, 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
20Win19–0 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg William TranaTKO8 (8), 1:58Jul 2, 2011 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
19Win18–0 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Eddy CastroTKO2 (6), 0:44May 6, 2011 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
18Win17–0 (1) Flag of Colombia.svg Jorle Estrada TKO6 (9), 2:25Nov 23, 2010 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, NicaraguaRetained WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title
17NC16–0 (1) Flag of Nicaragua.svg Eddy CastroNC2 (9)Oct 30, 2010 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, NicaraguaWBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title at stake;
NC after accidental head clash
16Win16–0 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Eddy ZunigaUD9Jun 18, 2010 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Polideportivo Espana, Managua, NicaraguaRetained WBO Youth mini flyweight title;
Won vacant WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title
15Win15–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Hector ElizabethTKO4 (8), 0:10Apr 30, 2010 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
14Win14–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose MartinezUD8Feb 6, 2010 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
13Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Edgar JimenezTKO7 (10), 2:12Dec 19, 2009 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Estadio Nacional, Managua, NicaraguaWon inaugural WBO Youth mini flyweight title
12Win12–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Giovany RayoKO6 (6), 1:10Aug 15, 2009 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
11Win11–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose MartinezUD6Jun 6, 2009 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
10Win10–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose CarvajalKO1 (4), 1:45May 1, 2009 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
9Win9–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose HurtadoKO1 (6), 1:33Feb 13, 2009 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
8Win8–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Oscar LopezTKO5 (6)Dec 13, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
7Win7–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pedro RamosKO1 (6)Nov 28, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
6Win6–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Ernesto CastilloTKO1 (4), 1:20Nov 1, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
5Win5–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Giovanny NarvaezKO3 (4)Oct 4, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
4Win4–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Lester BerriosTKO2 (4)Sep 12, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Centro Comercial Las Américas, Managua, Nicaragua
3Win3–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Jose CarvajalTKO1 (4), 1:36Aug 23, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
2Win2–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Ernesto CastilloUD4Jul 12, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Universidad Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua
1Win1–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Oscar LopezUD4Jun 20, 2008 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua

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References

  1. ↑ "Sabillo, Buitrago Fight To A Draw, Melindo Tops Rodriguez". 30 November 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-01.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title WBO Youth mini flyweight champion
December 19, 2009 – October 2010
Vacated		Title discontinued
Vacant
Title last held by
Omar Soto 		WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight champion
June 18, 2010 – March 2011
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jesús Silvestre
Vacant
Title last held by
Iván Calderón 		WBO Latino mini flyweight champion
February 17, 2012 – January 2013
Vacated		Title discontinued
New title WBA–NABA mini flyweight champion
March 21, 2015 – February 4, 2016
Lost bid for world title		Title discontinued
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