Best fights of Rosendo Alvarez
Over 19 years as a professional, Rosendo Alvarez has compiled a 37-4-2 (24) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rosendo Alvarez draws with Ricardo López
On March 7, 1998 Rosendo Alvarez, the WBA strawweight champion, met Ricardo López, the WBC strawweight champion, in a title unification fight. Alvarez was 27 years old with a record of 24-0, and López was 31 with a record of 47-0. Alvarez was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and López was on an undefeated 47-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a technical decision.
2. Rosendo Alvarez loses to Ricardo López in their 2nd fight via split decision
On November 13, 1998 Rosendo Alvarez, the WBA strawweight champion, met Ricardo López, the WBC strawweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Alvarez was 28 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and López was 32 with a record of 47-0-1. Alvarez lost via split decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with López.
3. Rosendo Alvarez KOs Kermin Guardia
On March 30, 1996 Rosendo Alvarez defended his WBA strawweight title against Kermin Guardia. Alvarez was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Guardia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Kermin Guardia via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Rosendo Alvarez KOs Pichit Chor Siriwat
On January 19, 2002 Rosendo Alvarez defended his WBA light flyweight title against Pichit Chor Siriwat. Alvarez was 31 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Siriwat was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Pichit Chor Siriwat via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
5. Rosendo Alvarez KOs Takashi Shiohama
On October 1, 1996 Rosendo Alvarez defended his WBA strawweight title against Takashi Shiohama. Alvarez was 26 years old with a record of 22-0, and Shiohama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Takashi Shiohama via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Rosendo Alvarez KOs Songkram Porpaoin
On January 11, 1997 Rosendo Alvarez defended his WBA strawweight title against Songkram Porpaoin. Alvarez was 26 years old with a record of 23-0, and Porpaoin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Songkram Porpaoin via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
7. Rosendo Alvarez defeats Beibis Mendoza in their 3rd fight
On March 31, 2003 Rosendo Alvarez defended his WBA light flyweight title against Beibis Mendoza. It was their third meeting. Alvarez was 32 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Mendoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Alvarez won via majority decision. Defended the title.
8. Rosendo Alvarez KOs Andres Tavarez
On November 26, 1994 Rosendo Alvarez defended his WBA Fedelatin strawweight title against Andres Tavarez. Alvarez was 24 years old with a record of 13-0, and Tavarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Alvarez stopped Andres Tavarez via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Rosendo Alvarez KOs Cipriano Landa
On December 8, 2000 Rosendo Alvarez faced Cipriano Landa. Alvarez was 30 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Landa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was coming off a loss. Alvarez stopped Cipriano Landa via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Rosendo Alvarez defeats Eric Chavez
On June 15, 1996 Rosendo Alvarez defended his WBA strawweight title against Eric Chavez. Alvarez was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Chavez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Alvarez was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Alvarez won via majority decision. Defended the title.