José Alfaro (boxer)

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José Alfaro
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José Alfaro (2008)
Born
José Alberto Gazo

(1983-11-22) November 22, 1983 (age 41)
Managua, Nicaragua
Other namesQuiebra Jicara
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach71+12 in (182 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins31
Wins by KO25
Losses14
Draws1
No contests2

José Alberto Gazo (born November 22, 1983), known as José Alfaro, is a Nicaraguan boxer.

Contents

Professional career

Vs. Prawet Singwancha

He captured the vacant WBA lightweight title against Thai Prawet Singwancha in a split decision on December 29, 2007 in Bielefeld, Germany. [1]

Vs. Yusuke Kobori

He later lost that title on May 19, 2008 to Yusuke Kobori who knocked him out in only 3 rounds. [2]

Vs. Erik Morales

His next match was against Mexican legend Erik Morales on March 27, 2010 for the vacant WBC International Welterweight. He lost via Unanimous Decision the scores were 117-111, 116-112,116-112. [3]

Professional boxing record

48 fights31 wins14 losses
By knockout2511
By decision53
By disqualification10
Draws1
No contests2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss31–14–1 (2)Avious GriffinKO2 (8)2023-03-25 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
47Loss31–13–1 (2)Kevin Hayler BrownTKO2 (8)2022-08-21Caribe Royale Orlando, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
46Loss31–12–1 (2)David TherouxTKO6 (10)2019-02-16 Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
45Win31–11–1 (2)Pascual SalgadoDQ2 (8)2017-12-15Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
44Win30–11–1 (2)Reno ReyesUD8 (8)2017-10-13Cancha Municipal, Malpaisillo, Nicaragua
43Win29–11–1 (2)Jesus VidalKO2 (8)2017-07-14Centro Recreativo Edgardo Corea, Nagarote, Nicaragua
42Loss28–11–1 (2) Jason Pagara KO1 (10)2016-11-26 Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City, Philippines
41Loss28–10–1 (2)Pedro CampaRTD4 (10)2016-04-30Malecón Turistico, Guaymas, Mexico
40NC28–9–1 (2) Jose Zepeda NC1 (10)2015-10-31 Auditorio Fausto Gutierrez Moreno, Tijuana, Mexico
39Win28–9–1 (1)Gonzalo MunguiaTKO10 (10)2015-07-17Centro Recreativo Edgardo Corea, Nagarote, Nicaragua
38Loss27–9–1 (1) Eduard Troyanovsky TKO5 (12)2014-10-24 Luzhniki Palace of Sports, Moscow, Russia
37Win27–8–1 (1)Marcos MojicaKO7 (10)2014-03-15Holiday Inn Hotel, Managua, Nicaragua
36Draw26–8–1 (1)Wiston CamposSD10 (10)2012-09-08Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, NicaraguaFor Nicaraguan lightweight title
35Win26–8 (1)Gonzalo MunguiaMD10 (10)2012-02-17Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
34Loss25–8 (1) Humberto Soto TKO2 (10)2011-09-03 Estadio Centenario, Los Mochis, Mexico
33Win25–7 (1)Eduardo BecerrilRTD4 (10)2011-05-06Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
32Loss24–7 (1) Yoshihiro Kamegai KO6 (10)2010-10-24 Ryōgoku Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan
31Win24–6 (1)Joel Juarez CotaTKO2 (10)2010-09-03Centro de Convenciones, Managua, Nicaragua
30Loss23–6 (1) Erik Morales UD12 (12)2010-03-27 Arena Monterrey, Monterrey, MexicoFor vacant WBC International welterweight title
29Loss23–5 (1) Antonio DeMarco TKO10 (12)2009-10-31 Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For interim WBC lightweight title
28Win23–4 (1)Moises CastroUD10 (10)2009-06-06Polideportivo España, Managua, Nicaragua
27Win22–4 (1)Carlos Winston VelasquezKO8 (10)2009-02-13Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
26Win21–4 (1)Baudel CardenasTKO3 (10)2008-11-28Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
25Loss20–4 (1) Yusuke Kobori TKO3 (12)2008-05-19 Differ Ariake, Tokyo, JapanLost (Regular) WBA lightweight title
24Win20–3 (1)Prawet SingwanchaSD12 (12)2007-12-29Seidensticker Halle, Bielefeld, GermanyWon vacant (Regular) WBA lightweight title
23Win19–3 (1)Rosano LawrenceKO2 (10)2007-07-13Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBA Fedebol lightweight title
22Win18–3 (1) DeMarcus Corley TKO8 (10)2007-05-12Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
21Win17–3 (1)Arturo GomezKO2 (10)2007-03-30Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
20Win16–3 (1)Leonardo GonzalezKO5 (8)2007-02-16Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
19Win15–3 (1)Haroldo CarvajalKO2 (6)2006-12-15Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
18Loss14–3 (1) Miguel Acosta UD10 (10)2006-10-06Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, NicaraguaFor vacant WBA Fedecentro lightweight title
17Loss14–2 (1) César Cuenca MD10 (10)2006-05-12 Orfeo Superdomo, Córdoba, ArgentinaFor vacant WBA Fedecaribe light-welterweight title
16Win14–1 (1)Carlos Ramon MairenaTKO5 (10)2006-03-03Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
15Loss13–1 (1)Santos BenavidesKO10 (10)2005-10-15Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
14Win13–0 (1)Antonio OsorioRTD6 (10)2005-09-30Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
13Win12–0 (1)Julio GamezTKO2 (10)2005-08-19Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
12Win11–0 (1)Orlando MembrenoMD10 (10)2005-05-13Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
11Win10–0 (1)Noel GomezKO2 (10)2005-04-01Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
10NC9–0 (1)Orlando MembrenoNC3 (10)2005-02-18Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
9Win9–0Jaime VargasTKO1 (10)2004-12-16Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
8Win8–0Genaro RiosKO3 (10)2004-10-30Holiday Inn Hotel, Managua, Nicaragua
7Win7–0Marcio GutierrezKO1 (10)2004-09-30Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
6Win6–0Jose VelasquezKO1 (6)2004-08-19Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
5Win5–0Yader PolancoKO6 (6)2004-06-26 Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
4Win4–0Haroldo CarvajalKO1 (4)2004-05-13Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
3Win3–0Guillermo GuidoKO1 (8)2004-04-24Gimnasio Roger Deshon, Managua, Nicaragua
2Win2–0Andres GarciaKO1 (6)2004-04-03Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
1Win1–0Julio LindoTKO1 (4)2004-02-28Estadio Municipal, Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua

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References

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  2. "Kobori KOs Alfaro for WBA title". The Japan Times. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Carlos Urias Guerena
WBA Fedebol
lightweight champion

July 13, 2007 – December 29, 2007
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Freddy Mamani
World boxing titles
New title WBA lightweight champion
Regular title

December 29, 2007 – May 19, 2008
Succeeded by