Cristofer Rosales


Cristofer Jordan Rosales González is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who held the WBC flyweight title in 2018.

Professional career

Rosales turned professional in 2013 and had a record 26–3 before challenging Japanese boxer Daigo Higa for the vacant WBC flyweight title. During the weigh-in for the fight Higa missed weight and the title became vacant with only Rosales eligible to win it. In the fight itself Rosales would go on to stop Higa in the ninth round to capture the vacant WBC title.
In his first title defence, Rosales defeated two-time Olympic bronze medalist Paddy Barnes. Barnes started the fight well, but Rosales caught him with a body shot in the fourth, from which Barnes could not get up.
In his second title defence, Rosales suffered a surprising loss to Charlie Edwards. Rosales started the fight well, but Edwards was staying calm and boxing smart throughout the fight, earning him the unanimous decision victory over the Nicaraguan.
On 20 December 2019, Rosales fought Julio Cesar Martinez for the WBC flyweight title, after a decision from Edwards to not take the rematch against Martinez and vacate his title. Both fighter came out aggressively and traded punches in the opening rounds. From the third round on, Martinez was starting to dominate the fight and hurt Rosales, until the referee decided to stop the fight in round nine.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
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34Loss29–5 Julio Cesar MartinezTKO9, 1:2020 Dec 2019 Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.For vacant WBC flyweight title
33Win29–4 Eliecer QuezadaTKO7 24 Aug 2019 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua
32Loss28–4 Charlie EdwardsUD1222 Dec 2018 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandLost WBC flyweight title
31Win28–3 Paddy BarnesKO4 18 Aug 2018 Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained WBC flyweight title
30Win27–3 Daigo HigaTKO9 15 Apr 2018 Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, JapanWon vacant WBC flyweight title
29Win26–3 Alexander TaylorTKO8 24 Nov 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
28Win25–3 Mohammed ObbadiRTD7 21 Oct 2017 Palasport Maurizio Crisafulli, Pordenone, ItalyWon vacant WBC International flyweight title
27Win24–3 Martin TecuapetlaUD1028 Jul 2017 Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, NicaraguaRetained WBC Latino flyweight title
26Loss23–3 Andrew SelbyUD1226 May 2017 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
25Win23–2 Eliecer QuezadaSD1031 Mar 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, NicaraguaRetained WBC Latino flyweight title
24Win22–2 Sebastian SanchezUD1024 Feb 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBC Latino flyweight title
23Win21–2 Sammy ReyesTKO3 27 Jan 2017 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
22Win20–2 Herald MolinaTKO2 16 Dec 2016 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
21Win19–2 Alexander TaylorUD825 Nov 2016 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
20Win18–2 Marlon PradoUD617 Sep 2016 Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
19Win17–2 Ulises MartinTKO9 6 Feb 2016 Casino Kingdom Hotel Barcelo, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBA Fedecentro light flyweight title
18Win16–2 Martin DiazTKO2 5 Dec 2015 Gimnasio Multiusos del IND, Managua, Nicaragua
17Win15–2 Alexander TaylorTKO6 24 Oct 2015 Gimnasio Multiusos del IND, Managua, Nicaragua
16Win14–2 Herald MolinaTKO2 22 Aug 2015 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
15Win13–2 Roger ColladoUD926 Jun 2015 Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBA Fedecentro light flyweight title
14Win12–2 Gerardo SandovalTKO6 9 May 2015 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
13Win11–2 Jose AguilarTKO6 18 Apr 2015 Polideportivo Augusto Sandino, El Rosario, Carazo, Nicaragua
12Loss10–2 Kal YafaiPTS828 Mar 2015 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
11Win10–1 Herald MolinaKO10 30 Jan 2015 Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, Nicaragua
10Win9–1 Jose AguilarUD627 Nov 2014 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
9Win8–1 William TranaTKO1 25 Oct 2014 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
8Win7–1 Yader CardozaKO1 26 Sep 2014 Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, Nicaragua
7Win6–1 Miguel AlfaroTKO2 9 Aug 2014 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
6Win5–1 Luis RiosMD628 Jun 2014 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
5Win4–1 Wilmer BlasTKO3 23 Nov 2013 Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
4Win3–1 Luis RuizKO3 21 Sep 2013 Crowne Plaza, Managua, Nicaragua
3Loss2–1 Keyvin LaraUD430 Aug 2013 Batallon de Infanteria Mecanizada, Managua, Nicaragua
2Win2–0 Isaias GaleanoUD422 Jun 2013 Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
1Win1–0 Marcos ArauzTKO1 25 May 2013 Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua