Former 108-pound titleholder Felix Alvarado.
Former IBF junior flyweight titleholder Felix Alvarado will bring his Nicaraguan compatriots some festive cheer when he faces undefeated Tobias Reyes on December 27.
The two power punchers will go head to head in an IBF flyweight title eliminator at the Polideportivo Alexis Arguello, Managua.
Alvarado (41-4, 35 knockouts), rated at number 7 by The Ring at flyweightwelcomes the opportunity to meet his Argentinian rival in what he hopes will lead to a rematch with IBF belt holder Angel Ayala.
“I’m grateful to my manager William Ramirez for continuing his faith in me and happy because I will be able to have a historic elimination fight in my country with my people watching,” Alvarado told The Ring via manager William Ramirez. “I am proud to have this opportunity and I do not intend to waste it.
“Our plan is to hopefully win this fight and then turn around and get that rematch with Ayala.”
Alvarado made his debut in 2010 and won his first 18 fights before losing world title attempts to Kazuto Ioka (UD 12) and Juan Carlos Reveco (UD 12). “El Gemelo” bounced back with 15 wins to secure a shot at the vacant IBF 108-pound belt. He stopped Randy Petalcorin (TKO 7) in October 2018 and made two successful title defenses.
The aggressive 35-year-old, whose twin brother Rene held the WBA junior lightweight title, vacated his title to move up in weight, losing an IBF title fight to Edwards (UD 12). He went to Mexico and drew unluckily against Ayala (L UD 12) but has two wins back in Nicaragua.
Reyes (16-0-1, 15 KOs) turned professional in 2021. He quickly won the national title against Sebastian Castillo (TKO 2) and South American title when he met Edinson Martinez (TKO 7). He also picked up an IBF regional title.
The 26-year-old from Santa Fe went to Mexico and was drawn by former world title challenger Cristian Gonzalez (D 10). This year he has remained active with three inside the distance wins.
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