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
44Loss37–7Kenshiro TerajiTKO11, 0:0613 Oct 2024Ariake Arena, Tokyo, JapanFor vacant WBC flyweight title
43Win37–6Francisco Gomez SanchezUD823 Mar 2024Zapopan, Mexico
42Win36–6Abraham MedinaTKO2, 2:3026 Aug 2023Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
41Win35–6Joselito VelázquezUD103 Dec 2022Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale, Arizona, U.S.
40Win34–6Wilmer BlasUD1017 Sep 2022Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
39Win33–6Ernesto IriasUD1025 Jun 2022Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
38Loss32–6Ángel AyalaUD129 Apr 2021Centro de Espectáculos del Recinto Ferial, Metepec, Mexico
37Win32–5Jerson Ortiz5, 3:0029 Jan 2021Polideportivo Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
36Win31–5Samuel GutiérrezUD824 Sep 2020Dade County Fair & Expo, Miami, Florida, U.S.
35Win30–5Jeno TonteTKO4, 1:3229 Aug 2020Venice Arena, Venice, Florida, U.S.
34Loss29–5Julio Cesar MartinezTKO9, 1:1920 Dec 2019Talking Stick Resort Arena, Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.For vacant WBC flyweight title
33Win29–4Eliecer QuezadaTKO7, 1:4424 Aug 2019Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
32Loss28–4Charlie EdwardsUD1222 Dec 2018The O2 Arena, London, EnglandLost WBC flyweight title
31Win28–3Paddy BarnesKO4, 3:0618 Aug 2018Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained WBC flyweight title
30Win27–3Daigo HigaTKO9, 1:4215 Apr 2018Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, JapanWon vacant WBC flyweight title
29Win26–3Alexander TaylorTKO8, 0:2024 Nov 2017Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
28Win25–3Mohammed Obbadi7, 3:0021 Oct 2017Palasport Maurizio Crisafulli, Pordenone, ItalyWon vacant WBC International flyweight title
27Win24–3Martin TecuapetlaUD1028 Jul 2017Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, NicaraguaRetained WBC Latino flyweight title
26Loss23–3Andrew SelbyUD1226 May 2017Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
25Win23–2Eliecer Quezada1031 Mar 2017Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, NicaraguaRetained WBC Latino flyweight title
24Win22–2Sebastian SanchezUD1024 Feb 2017Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBC Latino flyweight title
23Win21–2Sammy ReyesTKO3, 1:0627 Jan 2017Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
22Win20–2Herald MolinaTKO2, 0:2016 Dec 2016Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
21Win19–2Alexander TaylorUD825 Nov 2016Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
20Win18–2Marlon PradoUD617 Sep 2016Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
19Win17–2Ulises MartinTKO9, 0:536 Feb 2016Casino Kingdom Hotel Barcelo, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBA Fedecentro light flyweight title
18Win16–2Martin DiazTKO2, 2:405 Dec 2015Gimnasio Multiusos del IND, Managua, Nicaragua
17Win15–2Alexander TaylorTKO6, 2:2724 Oct 2015Gimnasio Multiusos del IND, Managua, Nicaragua
16Win14–2Herald MolinaTKO2, 3:0022 Aug 2015Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
15Win13–2Roger ColladoUD926 Jun 2015Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBA Fedecentro light flyweight title
14Win12–2Gerardo SandovalTKO6, 0:469 May 2015Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
13Win11–2Jose AguilarTKO6, 2:4118 Apr 2015Polideportivo Augusto Sandino, El Rosario, Nicaragua
12Loss10–2Kal Yafai828 Mar 2015Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
11Win10–1Herald MolinaKO10, 0:5530 Jan 2015Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, Nicaragua
10Win9–1Jose AguilarUD627 Nov 2014Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
9Win8–1William TranaTKO1, 2:5925 Oct 2014Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
8Win7–1Yader CardozaKO1, 1:1026 Sep 2014Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, Nicaragua
7Win6–1Miguel AlfaroTKO2, 2:289 Aug 2014Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
6Win5–1Luis Rios628 Jun 2014Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
5Win4–1Wilmer BlasTKO3, 2:4823 Nov 2013Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
4Win3–1Luis Ruiz3, 2:3021 Sep 2013Crowne Plaza, Managua, Nicaragua
3Loss2–1Keyvin LaraUD430 Aug 2013Batallon de Infanteria Mecanizada, Managua, Nicaragua
2Win2–0Isaias Galeano422 Jun 2013Gimnasio Municipal Guy Rouck Chavez, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
1Win1–0Marcos Arauz1, 1:2425 May 2013Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua