Alexander Muñoz (born February 8, 1979) is a Venezuelan professional boxer who has held the WBA super flyweight title twice; from 2002 to 2004, and from 2007 to 2008. He also challenged for the WBA bantamweight title in 2010. Muñoz's strong punching power earned him the nickname of "El Explosivo"; to date, 79% of his wins have come via knockout.

Alexander Muñoz
Born
Alexander Jose Muñoz

(1979-02-08) February 8, 1979 (age 45)
San Félix, Venezuela
Other namesEl Explosivo
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5+12 in (166 cm)
Reach68+12 in (174 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins41
Wins by KO31
Losses10

Boxing career

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Munoz had an outstanding amateur career, compiling a record of 163 wins, 9 losses, and 129 knockouts in 172 bouts. Munoz turned professional in 1998 and captured the WBA super flyweight title with an 8th-round TKO win over Celes Kobayashi in 2002. He defended the title three times before losing by a split decision to Martín Castillo on December 3, 2004.

He recaptured the belt on May 3, 2007, with a unanimous decision win over Nobuo Nashiro.[1] On January 14, 2008, Muñoz defended his belt by against Katsushige Kawashima, a former WBC super flyweight champion, in a similar way.

On May 17, 2008, Muñoz lost to WBC champion Cristian Mijares via a split decision in a unification bout. Mijares then became WBA super champion.[2]

Professional boxing record

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51 fights 41 wins 10 losses
By knockout 31 5
By decision 10 5
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
51 Win 41–10 Freddy Beleno UD 10 (10) 2019-10-12 Discoteca Cataleya, El Dorado, Venezuela
50 Loss 40–10 Samuel Molina KO 1 (8) 2019-07-06 Club Saga Heredia, Málaga, Spain
49 Loss 40–9 Evgeny Chuprakov TKO 9 (10) 2019-05-18 RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, Russia
48 Loss 40–8 Karim Arce Lugo UD 8 (8) 2018-09-01 Palenque de la Expo, Ciudad Obregón, Mexico
47 Win 40–7 Freddy Beleno UD 10 (10) 2018-05-05 Gimnasio Alexander Muñoz, San Félix, Venezuela
46 Win 39–7 Dallan Llovera RTD 4 (8) 2018-02-10 Gimnasio Mocho Navas, Petare, Venezuela
45 Loss 38–7 Rey Vargas TKO 5 (12) 2016-09-03 Deportivo Zaragoza, Atizapán de Zaragoza, Mexico For vacant WBC International Silver super-bantamweight title
44 Win 38–6 Guillermo Ortiz TKO 4 (6) 2016-05-14 Plaza 101, Managua, Nicaragua
43 Win 37–6 Luis Alberto Zarraga TKO 7 (10) 2014-10-11 Polideportivo de Corinsa, Cagua, Venezuela
42 Loss 36–6 Genesis Servania TKO 12 (12) 2014-03-01 Solaire Resort & Casino, Parañaque, Philippines For vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-bantamweight title
41 Loss 36–5 Léo Santa Cruz TKO 5 (10) 2013-05-04 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For vacant USBA super-bantamweight title
40 Win 36–4 Ever Garcia Hernandez TKO 6 (10) 2012-11-18 Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
39 Loss 35–4 Kōki Kameda UD 12 (12) 2010-12-26 Super Arena, Saitama, Japan For vacant (Regular) WBA bantamweight title
38 Win 35–3 Leopoldo Arrocha MD 8 (8) 2010-10-02 Gimnasio Nuevo Panama, Panama City, Panama
37 Win 34–3 Félix Machado UD 10 (10) 2009-11-07 El Domo Jose Maria Vargas, Maiquetía, Venezuela
36 Win 33–3 Breilor Teran UD 10 (10) 2009-07-18 El Domo Jose Maria Vargas, Maiquetía, Venezuela
35 Loss 32–3 Cristian Mijares SD 12 (12) 2008-05-17 Auditorio Centenario, Gómez Palacio, Mexico For WBA (Super) & WBC super-flyweight titles
34 Win 32–2 Katsushige Kawashima UD 12 (12) 2008-01-14 Bunka Gym, Yokohama, Japan Retained WBA super-flyweight title
33 Win 31–2 Kuniyuki Aizawa UD 12 (12) 2007-09-24 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA super-flyweight title
32 Win 30–2 Nobuo Nashiro UD 12 (12) 2007-05-03 Ariake Coliseum, Tokyo, Japan Won WBA super-flyweight title
31 Win 29–2 Luis Trejo KO 5 (10) 2006-11-27 Parque Naciones Unidas, Caracas, Venezuela
30 Loss 28–2 Martín Castillo SD 12 (12) 2006-01-21 Thomas & Mack Center, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. For WBA super-flyweight title
29 Win 28–1 Adolfo Ramos KO 1 (10) 2005-08-13 Circulo Militar, Maracay, Venezuela
28 Win 27–1 Julio David Roque Ler UD 12 (12) 2005-05-26 Estadio Luna Park, Buenos Aires, Argentina Won vacant WBA Fedelatin super-flyweight title
27 Win 26–1 Over Bolanos KO 2 (10) 2005-03-19 Centro Recreacional Yesterday, Turmero, Venezuela
26 Loss 25–1 Martín Castillo UD 12 (12) 2004-12-03 Entertainment Center, Laredo, Texas, U.S. Lost WBA super-flyweight title
25 Win 25–0 Eiji Kojima TKO 10 (12) 2004-01-03 Central Gym, Osaka, Japan Retained WBA super-flyweight title
24 Win 24–0 Hidenobu Honda UD 12 (12) 2003-10-04 Kokugikan, Tokyo, Japan Retained WBA super-flyweight title
23 Win 23–0 Eiji Kojima KO 2 (12) 2002-07-31 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, Japan Retained WBA super-flyweight title
22 Win 22–0 Celes Kobayashi TKO 8 (12) 2002-03-09 Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan Won WBA super-flyweight title
21 Win 21–0 Hernan Berrio Cardenas KO 3 (10) 2001-12-21 Turmero, Venezuela
20 Win 20–0 John Ortiz KO 3 (?) 2001-11-12 Turmero, Venezuela
19 Win 19–0 Pedro Medrano KO 1 (?) 2001-07-07 Turmero, Venezuela
18 Win 18–0 Oberto Flores TKO 3 (?) 2001-03-19 El Paraíso, Venezuela
17 Win 17–0 Sornpichai Kratingdaenggym RTD 5 (10) 2000-12-16 Bicentenary University Forum, Maracay, Venezuela
16 Win 16–0 Felix Bracho KO 3 (?) 2000-10-31 Turmero, Venezuela
15 Win 15–0 Saul Guaza TKO 10 (10) 2000-07-28 Turmero, Venezuela
14 Win 14–0 Benjamin Rivas KO 1 (10) 2000-07-18 Luis Navarro Gym, Los Teques, Venezuela
13 Win 13–0 Euclides Bolivar TKO 3 (?) 2000-05-25 Maturín, Venezuela
12 Win 12–0 Victoriano Hernandez TKO 3 (?) 2000-04-15 Turmero, Venezuela
11 Win 11–0 John Ortiz TKO 2 (?) 2000-04-01 Cumaná, Venezuela
10 Win 10–0 Jesus Rattia TKO 6 (?) 1999-12-04 Cumaná, Venezuela
9 Win 9–0 Benjamin Rivas KO 6 (8) 1999-11-06 Polideportivo Galapa, Barranquilla, Colombia
8 Win 8–0 Vicente Rivera TKO 3 (?) 1999-10-31 Carrizal, Venezuela
7 Win 7–0 Ramon Gamez TKO 10 (?) 1999-07-31 Turmero, Venezuela
6 Win 6–0 Said Barrios KO 1 (?) 1999-06-19 Caracas, Venezuela
5 Win 5–0 Jose Arroyo TKO 3 (?) 1999-05-28 Cumaná, Venezuela
4 Win 4–0 Fernando Guevara TKO 1 (6) 1999-03-13 Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela
3 Win 3–0 Andres Medina TKO 2 (?) 1998-11-24 Los Teques, Venezuela
2 Win 2–0 Andres Medina TKO 3 (?) 1998-10-27 Los Teques, Venezuela
1 Win 1–0 Alexander Granadillo TKO 3 (?) 1998-10-03 Gimnasio José Beracasa, Caracas, Venezuela

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Valero scores another KO, Hasegawa and Munoz win". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
  2. ^ "Mijares outpoints Munoz to unify super flyweight title". ESPN. Retrieved 2024-03-30.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Luis Alberto Pérez
WBA Fedelatin
super-flyweight champion

May 26, 2005 – 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Cristian Mijares
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super-flyweight champion
March 9, 2002 – December 3, 2004
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA super-flyweight champion
May 3, 2007 – May 17, 2008
Lost bid for Super title
Vacant
Title next held by
Nobuo Nashiro
as Regular champion