José Alfaro

José Alberto Alfaro Gazo (born November 22, 1983), known as José Alfaro, is a Nicaraguan boxer who captured the vacant WBA lightweight title against Thai Prawet Singwancha in a split decision on December 29, 2007 in Bielefeld, Germany. He later lost that title on May 19, 2008 to Yusuke Kobori who knocked him out in only 3 rounds. 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.

José Alfaro
José Alfaro (2008)
Statistics
Real nameJosé Alberto Alfaro Gazo
Nickname(s)Quiebra Jicara
Weight(s)Lightweight
Height5 ft 7 in (171 cm)
NationalityNicaraguan
Born (1983-11-22) November 22, 1983
León, Nicaragua
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights46
Wins31
Wins by KO25
Losses12
Draws1
No contests2
Sporting positions
Vacant
Title last held by
Juan Díaz
Promoted to Super Champion
WBA lightweight champion
Regular Title

December 29, 2007 - May 19, 2008
Succeeded by
Yusuke Kobori


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