Alexander Muñoz

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
Statistics
Nickname(s)El Explosivo
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 5 12 in (166 cm)
Reach68.5 in (174 cm)
NationalityVenezuelan
Born (1979-02-08) February 8, 1979
San Felix, Bolivar, Venezuela
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights51
Wins41
Wins by KO31
Losses10

Boxing career

Munoz had an outstanding amateur career, compiling a record of 163 wins, 9 losses, and 129 knockouts in 172 bouts. Not to be confused with a former amateur boxer of the same name from Puerto Rico.

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. 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.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
51 fights 41 wins 10 losses
By knockout 31 6
By decision 10 4
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Luis Alberto Pérez
WBA Fedelatin super flyweight champion
May 26, 2005 – August 2005
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Cristian Mijares
World boxing titles
Preceded by
Celes Kobayashi
WBA super flyweight champion
March 9, 2002 – December 3, 2004
Succeeded by
Martín Castillo
Preceded by
Nobuo Nashiro
WBA super flyweight champion
May 3, 2007 – May 17, 2008
Lost bid for super title
Vacant
Title next held by
Nobuo Nashiro


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