Former 108-pound titleholder Felix Alvarado.
Former IBF junior flyweight titlist Felix Alvarado will look to convey some festive cheer to his Nicaraguan countrymen when he faces unbeaten Tobias Reyes on December 27.
The 2 power-punchers will headline in an IBF flyweight title eliminator on the Polideportivo Alexis Arguello, Managua.
Alvarado (41-4, 35 knockouts), rated at No. 7 by The Ring at flyweight, welcomes the chance to satisfy his Argentine rival in what he hopes will result in a rematch with IBF beltholder Angel Ayala.
“I’m grateful to my supervisor, William Ramirez, for persevering with his belief in me and pleased as a result of I can have a historic elimination battle in my nation with my folks watching,” Alvarado advised The Ring by supervisor William Ramirez. “I’m proud to have this chance and don’t intend to waste it.
“Our plan is to hopefully win this battle after which flip round and get that rematch with Ayala.”
Alvarado made his debut in 2010 and gained his first 18 fights earlier than he misplaced world title makes an attempt to Kazuto Ioka (UD 12) and Juan Carlos Reveco (UD 12). “El Gemelo” rebounded with 15 wins to safe a shot on the vacant IBF 108-pound belt. He stopped Randy Petalcorin (TKO 7) in October 2018 and made two profitable title defenses.
The aggressive 35-year-old, whose twin brother, Rene, held the WBA junior light-weight title, vacated his title to maneuver up in weight, he misplaced an IBF title battle in opposition to Edwards (UD 12). He headed to Mexico and appeared unfortunate in opposition to Ayala (L UD 12) however has scored two wins again in Nicaragua.
Reyes (16-0-1, 15 KOs) turned skilled in 2021. He shortly gained the nationwide title in opposition to Sebastian Castillo (TKO 2) and South American title when he met Edinson Martinez (TKO 7). He additionally picked up an IBF regional title.
The 26-year-old from Santa Fe went to Mexico and was held to a draw by former world title challenger Cristian Gonzalez (D 10). This 12 months he as remained energetic with three inside the gap wins.
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