Carlos Buitrago
Nicaraguan boxer
In this
Spanish name , the first or paternal
surname is
Buitrago and the second or maternal family name is
Rojas .
Carlos Buitrago
Born Carlos Alberto Buitrago Rojas
(1991-12-16 ) December 16, 1991 (age 33) Other names Chocorroncito Statistics Weight(s) Height 5 ft 3 in (160 cm) Reach 65 in (165 cm) Stance Orthodox
Boxing record Total fights 51 Wins 38 Wins by KO 22 Losses 11 Draws 1 No contests 1
Carlos Alberto Buitrago Rojas (born December 16, 1991) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer . He has challenged four times for a world championship: the WBO mini flyweight title in 2013, the IBF mini flyweight title in 2017, and the WBO junior flyweight title in 2018 and 2020.
Professional career
Buitrago challenged for his first world title against Merlito Sabillo for the WBO minimumweight title on November 30, 2013. The fight ended in a split draw, so Sabillo retained the title.[ 1]
Professional boxing record
53 fights
38 wins
13 losses
By knockout
22
4
By decision
16
9
Draws
1
No contests
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
53
Loss
38–13–1 (1)
Ricardo Rafael Sandoval
RTD
8 (10), 3:00
Mar 30, 2024
YouTube Theater , Inglewood , California, U.S.
52
Loss
38–12–1 (1)
Yahir Alan Frank Verdugo
UD
10
Feb 24, 2024
Centro de Convenciones Siglo XXI, Mérida , Mexico
51
Win
38–11–1 (1)
Nelson Luna
RTD
3 (6), 3:00
Dec 23, 2023
San José, Costa Rica
50
Loss
37–11–1 (1)
Noel Reyes Cepeda
SD
10
Oct 7, 2023
Restaurante Bar Don Juan, Carmen de Apicalá , Colombia
For WBA Fedecentro super bantamweight title
49
Loss
37–10–1 (1)
Ángel Acosta
UD
10
Aug 26, 2023
Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico
For vacant WBO International junior flyweight title
48
Win
37–9–1 (1)
Nelson Luna
KO
4 (8), 2:05
Jun 6, 2023
Gimnasio PWR LAB, San José, Costa Rica
47
Loss
36–9–1 (1)
Juan Carlos Camacho
UD
10
Apr 1, 2023
Coliseo Dolores "Toyita" Melendez, Juana Díaz , Puerto Rico
For vacant WBC–NABF super flyweight title
46
Loss
36–8–1 (1)
Luis Fernando Villa
UD
10
Nov 19, 2022
Arena Astros, Guadalajara , Mexico
45
Win
36–7–1 (1)
Jose Martinez
SD
8
Aug 19, 2022
Roberto Clemente Coliseum , San Juan, Puerto Rico
44
Win
35–7–1 (1)
Eddy Castro
KO
3 (8), 0:46
Jun 17, 2022
BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica
43
Win
34–7–1 (1)
Luis Martinez
KO
1 (8), 1:39
May 14, 2022
BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica
42
Win
33–7–1 (1)
Luis Martinez
UD
6
Dec 18, 2021
Ciudad Deportiva Heiner Ugalde, Hatillo, Costa Rica
41
Loss
32–7–1 (1)
Ricardo Rafael Sandoval
TKO
7 (10), 0:46
Dec 4, 2021
MGM Grand Garden Arena , Paradise, Nevada , U.S.
40
Loss
32–6–1 (1)
Elwin Soto
UD
12
Oct 30, 2020
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino , Indio, California , U.S.
For WBO junior flyweight title
39
Win
32–5–1 (1)
Felix Moncada
KO
4 (10), 0:52
Dec 21, 2019
Gimnasio Fight Club, San José , Costa Rica
38
Loss
31–5–1 (1)
McWilliams Arroyo
UD
10
Jun 15, 2019
Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas , Puerto Rico
For WBO Latino flyweight title
37
Win
31–4–1 (1)
Gilmer Baules
UD
6
Feb 2, 2019
BN Arena, Hatillo , Costa Rica
36
Loss
30–4–1 (1)
Ángel Acosta
TKO
12 (12), 1:43
Jun 16, 2018
José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum , San Juan , Puerto Rico
For WBO junior flyweight title
35
Loss
30–3–1 (1)
Hiroto Kyoguchi
TKO
8 (12), 2:28
Dec 31, 2017
Ota City General Gymnasium , Tokyo , Japan
For IBF mini flyweight title
34
Win
30–2–1 (1)
Noe Medina
UD
8
Oct 15, 2016
Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
33
Win
29–2–1 (1)
Roger Collado
KO
1 (8), 1:56
May 28, 2016
Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez , Managua, Nicaragua
32
Loss
28–2–1 (1)
Knockout CP Freshmart
UD
12
Feb 4, 2016
City Hall Ground, Chonburi , Thailand
For WBA interim mini flyweight title
31
Win
28–1–1 (1)
Mario Rodriguez
UD
10
Mar 21, 2015
Palenque de la Feria Mesoamericana, Tapachula , Mexico
Won inaugural WBA–NABA mini flyweight title
30
Loss
27–1–1 (1)
Knockout CP Freshmart
UD
12
Oct 1, 2014
New I-Mobile Stadium , Buriram , Thailand
For vacant WBA interim mini flyweight title
29
Draw
27–0–1 (1)
Merlito Sabillo
SD
12
Nov 30, 2013
Smart Araneta Coliseum , Quezon City , Philippines
For WBO mini flyweight title
28
Win
27–0 (1)
Julian Yedras
UD
12
Jul 20, 2013
Centro Internacional de Convenciones Siglo XXI, Yucatán , Mexico
27
Win
26–0 (1)
Jose Aguilar
UD
8
May 25, 2013
Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
26
Win
25–0 (1)
Yader Escobar
TKO
1 (10), 1:24
May 3, 2013
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
25
Win
24–0 (1)
Jose Aguilar
TD
5 (10)
Oct 6, 2012
Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
Unanimous TD after Buitrago cut from accidental head clash
24
Win
23–0 (1)
Eddy Castro
TKO
5 (6), 2:48
May 26, 2012
Hotel Holiday Inn, Managua, Nicaragua
23
Win
22–0 (1)
Gabriel Mendoza
UD
10
Feb 17, 2012
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
Won vacant WBO Latino mini flyweight title
22
Win
21–0 (1)
Carlos Melo
UD
10
Dec 9, 2011
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
21
Win
20–0 (1)
Felipe Rivas
UD
10
Aug 12, 2011
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino , Hollywood, Florida , U.S.
20
Win
19–0 (1)
William Trana
TKO
8 (8), 1:58
Jul 2, 2011
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
19
Win
18–0 (1)
Eddy Castro
TKO
2 (6), 0:44
May 6, 2011
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
18
Win
17–0 (1)
Jorle Estrada
TKO
6 (9), 2:25
Nov 23, 2010
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
Retained WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title
17
NC
16–0 (1)
Eddy Castro
NC
2 (9)
Oct 30, 2010
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title at stake; NC after accidental head clash
16
Win
16–0
Eddy Zuniga
UD
9
Jun 18, 2010
Gimnasio Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
Retained WBO Youth mini flyweight title; Won vacant WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title
15
Win
15–0
Hector Elizabeth
TKO
4 (8), 0:10
Apr 30, 2010
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
14
Win
14–0
Jose Martinez
UD
8
Feb 6, 2010
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
13
Win
13–0
Edgar Jimenez
TKO
7 (10), 2:12
Dec 19, 2009
Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua
Won inaugural WBO Youth mini flyweight title
12
Win
12–0
Giovany Rayo
KO
6 (6), 1:10
Aug 15, 2009
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
11
Win
11–0
Jose Martinez
UD
6
Jun 6, 2009
Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua
10
Win
10–0
Jose Carvajal
KO
1 (4), 1:45
May 1, 2009
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
9
Win
9–0
Jose Hurtado
KO
1 (6), 1:33
Feb 13, 2009
Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua
8
Win
8–0
Oscar Lopez
TKO
5 (6)
Dec 13, 2008
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
7
Win
7–0
Pedro Ramos
KO
1 (6)
Nov 28, 2008
Pharaoh's Casino , Managua, Nicaragua
6
Win
6–0
Ernesto Castillo
TKO
1 (4), 1:20
Nov 1, 2008
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
5
Win
5–0
Giovanny Narvaez
KO
3 (4)
Oct 4, 2008
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
4
Win
4–0
Lester Berrios
TKO
2 (4)
Sep 12, 2008
Centro Comercial Las Américas, Managua, Nicaragua
3
Win
3–0
Jose Carvajal
TKO
1 (4), 1:36
Aug 23, 2008
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua
2
Win
2–0
Ernesto Castillo
UD
4
Jul 12, 2008
Universidad Nacional , Managua, Nicaragua
1
Win
1–0
Oscar Lopez
UD
4
Jun 20, 2008
Gimnasio Alexis Argüello , Managua , Nicaragua
References
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title
WBO Youth mini flyweight champion December 19, 2009 – October 2010 Vacated
Title discontinued
Vacant Title last held by
Omar Soto
WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight champion June 18, 2010 – March 2011 Vacated
Vacant Title next held by
Jesús Silvestre
Vacant Title last held by
Iván Calderón
WBO Latino mini flyweight champion February 17, 2012 – January 2013 Vacated
Title discontinued
New title
WBA–NABA mini flyweight champion March 21, 2015 – February 4, 2016 Lost bid for world title
Title discontinued