Cosme Rivera


Cosme Rivera Yucupicio is a Mexican professional boxer. He held the WBO–NABO light welterweight title in 1999, the WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title in 2002, the WBA Fedecentro & WBO Latino welterweight titles in 2006 and the WBC Latino light welterweight title in 2011. He also fought for a unified welterweight world title in 2005.

Career

Rivera initially played baseball in his native city of Huatabampo. He began boxing at the age of 15, sneaking out of the house to train at a local gymnasium. In his three years as an amateur, he only had nine bouts.
Rivera had a draw in his professional debut on January 1, 1993 vs. Cachorron Diaz.
Rivera got his first title fight on November 22, 1996 vs. Luis Alejandro Ugalde in Tijuana, Mexico for the Baja California State Light Welterweight Title, winning by point in 12 rounds.
In 2003, he knocked out a previously undefeated James Hare in England.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
88LossFrancisco Javier SandovalTKO2, 2:597 Jun 2025Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
87Loss43–39–4 Jesús Madueno AnguloTKO7, 0:105 Nov 2022Guasave, Sinaloa, Mexico
86Draw43–38–4 Carlos Cebada ChávezMD88 Oct 2022Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
85Loss43–38–3 Rudy Nicolás MacedoRTD2, 3:0025 Mar 2022Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
84Loss43–37–3 Carlos CarlsonKO4, 2:5818 Feb 2022Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
83Win43–36–3 Rodolfo López ÁlvarezUD810 Dec 2021Geishas Man Club, Culiacán, Mexico
82Loss42–36–3 José Iván Guardado OrtizUD621 Nov 2021Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
81Loss42–35–3 Sanjarbek RakhmanovRTD1, 3:0028 Aug 2021Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
80Loss42–34–3 Carlos Cebada ChávezSD625 Jun 2021Palenque de la Feria Ganadera, Culiacán, Mexico
79Loss42–33–3 Nahir AlbrightRTD8, 3:0028 May 2021Palenque de la Feria Ganadera, Culiacán, Mexico
78Loss42–32–3 Omar Tienda BahenaTKO4, 2:0327 Mar 2021Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
77Loss42–31–3 Roberto Valenzuela Jr.TKO4, 2:1030 Jan 2021La Terraza Sport Bar, Agua Prieta, Mexico
76Loss42–30–3 Isaac LuceroUD626 Sep 2020Entram Gym, Tijuana, Mexico
75Loss42–29–3 Sagadat RakhmanulTKO5, 1:459 Aug 2019Big Punch Arena, Tijuana, Mexico
74Loss42–28–3 Rodolfo OrozcoUD810 Jul 2019Salón de Eventos Josea, Guasave, Mexico
73Loss42–27–3 Miguel MaduenoUD828 Dec 2018Club Gallístico Corona, Guasave, Mexico
72Loss42–26–3 Ángel Sarinana RodríguezUD121 Dec 2018Auditorio Municipal Col. Cuauhtemoc, Santa Rosalía, MexicoFor vacant WBU light welterweight title
71Loss42–25–3 Miguel VázquezUD1013 Apr 2018Polideportivo Juan S. Millan, Culiacán, Mexico
70Win42–24–3 Dunis LiñánTKO4, 2:0716 Mar 2018Polideportivo Juan S. Millan, Culiacán, Mexico
69Win41–24–3 José Rosario CazaresUD1022 Sep 2017Polideportivo Juan S. Millan, Culiacán, Mexico
68Loss40–24–3 Batyrzhan JukembayevTKO7, 1:556 Apr 2017Metropolis, Montreal, CanadaFor vacant IBO International light welterweight title
67Win40–23–3 Ramiro AlcarazTKO3, 2:5615 Dec 2016Polideportivo Juan S. Millan, Culiacán, Mexico
66Win39–23–3 José ApodacaUD826 Aug 2016Polideportivo Juan S. Millan, Culiacán, Mexico
65Loss38–23–3 Sammy ValentinKO4, 1:344 Mar 2016A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
64Win38–22–3 Daniel VelázquezKO2, 1:5026 Feb 2016Opera Night Club, Culiacán, Mexico
63Loss37–22–3 Emmanuel de JesúsRTD4, 3:009 Oct 2015Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
62Loss37–21–3 Levan GhvamichavaRTD1, 3:0026 Jun 2015Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
61Win37–20–3 Oscar MezaTKO10 24 Apr 2015Palenque de la Feria Ganadera, Culiacán, Mexico
60Loss36–20–3 Sergey LipinetsTKO9, 2:5913 Mar 2015A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, Florida, U.S.For vacant WBC Latino light welterweight title
59Loss36–19–3 Konstantin PonomarevUD1020 Sep 2014Celebrity Theatre, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
58Win36–18–3 Ty BarnettKO9, 2:5231 May 2014Civic Center, Washington, D.C., U.S.A fight ensued inside the ring after the bout when a disgruntled fan of Barnett tackles Rivera out of anger
57Loss35–18–3 Chris van HeerdenRTD4, 3:006 Feb 2014Florentine Gardens, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
56Loss35–17–3 Vicente MosqueraRTD7, 3:0028 Jun 2013Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
55Loss35–16–3 Lee PurdyTKO9, 0:569 Mar 2013Wembley Arena, London, EnglandFor IBF International welterweight title
54Loss35–15–3 Yordenis UgásUD107 Dec 2012Civic Center, Kissimmee, Florida, U.S.
53Win35–14–3 Fabián RamírezUD816 Mar 2012Parque Revolución, Culiacán, Mexico
52Win34–14–3 Antonio PitalúaUD1218 Nov 2011José Cuervo Salón, Mexico City, MexicoWon vacant WBC Latino light welterweight title
51Draw33–14–3 Antonio PitalúaSD129 Sep 2011Vive Cuervo Salón, Mexico City, MexicoFor vacant WBC Latino light welterweight title
50Win33–14–2 Nicolás LucioKO4 30 Jul 2010Parque Revolución, Culiacán, Mexico
49Win32–14–2 Ernesto BerrospeTKO4 7 May 2010Parque Revolicuón, Culiacán, Mexico
48Loss31–14–2 Euri GonzálezMD124 Dec 2009Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.For vacant WBO Latino welterweight title
47Loss31–13–2 Roman SeliverstovUD1224 Oct 2009Urheilutalo, Helsinki, FinlandFor vacant IBO Inter-Continental welterweight title
46Loss31–12–2 Alfredo AnguloTKO5, 2:3814 Feb 2009BankAtlantic Center, Sunrise, Florida, U.S.
45Win31–11–2 Bobby Joe ValdezTKO3, 2:508 Aug 2008Raley Field, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4430–11–2 Raúl PinzónNC8, 2:008 Feb 2008Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.Vacant WBA Fedcentro welterweight title at stake;
Originally TKO win for Rivera, subsequently turned to NC by a commission
43Loss30–11–2Andre BertoUD1027 Jul 2007City Center, Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
42Loss30–10–2Joel JulioSD1227 Oct 2006Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.Lost WBA Fedcentro and WBO Latino welterweight titles
41Win30–9–2Felix FloresUD122 Jun 2006Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.Retained WBA Fedecentro welterweight title;
Won WBO Latino welterweight title
40Win29–9–2Gilberto ReyesKO7, 1:5724 Mar 2006Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.Won vacant WBA Fedecentro welterweight title
39Loss28–9–2Mario RamosUD1028 Oct 2005Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, Cabazon, California, U.S.
38Loss28–8–2Zab JudahTKO3, 2:1114 May 2005MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.For WBA, WBC, IBF and The Ring welterweight titles
37Win28–7–2Héctor Javier ValadezTKO4, 3:003 Dec 2004Memorial Civic Auditorium, Stockton, California, U.S.
36Win27–7–2Hercules KyvelosTKO4, 1:364 Sep 2004Mandalay Bay, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
35Win26–7–2James HareTKO10, 0:304 Dec 2003Huddersfield Sports Centre, Huddersfield, EnglandWon WBF welterweight title
34Win25–7–2Pedro SaizTKO11 8 Nov 2002Club Amazura, New York City, New York, U.S.Won vacant USBO light welterweight title
33Win24–7–2Golden JohnsonUD1227 Jul 2002Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.Won vacant WBC Continental Americas light welterweight title
32Win23–7–2Wilfredo NegrónUD123 May 2002Gold Country Casino, Oroville, California, U.S.
31Win22–7–2Hicklet LauUD1225 Jan 2002Young Pavilion, Pembroke Pines, Florida, U.S.Won inaugural IBA Americas welterweight title
30Loss21–7–2Arturo MoruaUD1219 Oct 2001Guadalajara, Jalisco, MexicoFor inaugural WBA Fedcentro light welterweight title
29Draw21–6–2Rodolfo GómezPTS1224 Mar 2001Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico
28Win21–6–1Juan Carlos RodríguezTKO71 Sep 2000Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
27Loss20–6–1Diosbelys HurtadoUD1212 May 2000Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, U.S.For vacant IBA Intercontinental light welterweight title
26Win20–5–1Moses JamesSD1225 Feb 2000Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.Won UBF light welterweight title
25Win19–5–1Gilbert QuirósKO9 18 Dec 1999Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.Won inaugural UBF International light welterweight title
24Loss18–5–1Ricky QuilesMD1225 Sep 1999Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Lost WBO-NABO light welterweight title
23Win18–4–1Onésimo NoyolaTKO6 16 Jul 1999Culiacán, Sinaloa, MexicoRetained WBO-NABO light welterweight title
22Win17–4–1Héctor QuirózUD1215 May 1999Tropicana Hotel & Casino, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won WBO-NABO light welterweight title
21Loss16–4–1Antonio PitalúaUD106 Mar 1999Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
20Win16–3–1Óscar DelgadoKO117 Oct 1998Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
19Win15–3–1Hiram BuenoTKO67 Aug 1998Parque Revolución, Culiacán, Mexico
18Win14–3–1José Luis MontesTKO615 May 1998Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
17Win13–3–1Juan SoberanesTKO820 Mar 1998Mexico
16Loss12–3–1Óscar DelgadoPTS1012 Sep 1997Arena Coliseo, Guadalajara, Mexico
15Win12–2–1Eduardo GómezTKO626 Jul 1997Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
14Win11–2–1Efraín VenturaUD1016 Jun 1997Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
13Win10–2–1Andrés SandovalTKO3 21 Mar 1997Ensenada, Baja California, MexicoRetained Baja California State light welterweight title
12Win9–2–1Antonio OrtegaTKO10 20 Dec 1996Ensenada, Baja California, MexicoRetained Baja California State light welterweight title
11Win8–2–1Luis Alejandro UgaldePTS1222 Nov 1996Tijuana, Baja California, MexicoWon inaugural Baja California State light welterweight title
10Loss7–2–1Rogelio MontenegroPTS105 Aug 1996Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
9Win7–1–1Julián GastélumTKO16 Jul 1996Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
8Win6–1–1Víctor FloresTKO120 May 1996Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
7Win5–1–1Víctor LozoyaTKO721 Mar 1996Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
6Win4–1–1Fausto ValenzuelaTKO118 Mar 1996Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
5Win3–1–1Miguel MeléndezTKO220 Feb 1996Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
4Win2–1–1Juan SantosTKO122 Jan 1996Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
3Win1–1–1Oliverio RamirezPTS44 Dec 1995Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
2Loss0–1–1Luis Alejandro UgaldePTS49 Oct 1995Auditorio Municipal, Tijuana, Mexico
1Draw0–0–1Cachorron DíazPTS41 Jan 1993Mexico