Alfonso López III

Alfonso López III (born May 16, 1982) is an American professional boxer of Mexican descent. He has held the WBC-NABF light heavyweight title since 2019 and previously the WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title in 2010 and the WBO-NABO light heavyweight title in 2019.

Alfonso López III
Statistics
Nickname(s)El Tigre
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
NationalityAmerican
Born (1982-05-16) May 16, 1982
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins32
Wins by KO25
Losses4

Amateur career

Alfonso was an all-district football player at Corpus Christi Moody and went on to play at Sam Houston State University before ever boxing in the amateurs. He was a two-time Texas Golden Gloves Champion and won a silver medal at the 2005 U.S. National Championships in the Light Heavyweight division.[1]

Lopez had a short-lived amateur career, as he turned pro in 2007 after his graduation from Sam Houston State University.

Professional career

In April 2010, in Corpus Christi, Texas, Alfonso won a six-round unanimous decision victory over Gabriel Holguin.[2]

On November 4, 2010 Lopez fought for the vacant WBC Continental Americas Super Middleweight Championship in Dallas, Texas. Lopez won by TKO in Round 12 against Romaro Johnson, capturing his first world title.

On May 7, 2011 López lost to former world champion Kelly Pavlik by majority decision. This bout was on Showtime's televised portion of the Pacquiao vs. Mosley undercard.[3][4]

On January 6, 2012 Lopez fought Dyah Davis (son of 1976 Olympic Gold Medalist Howard Davis Jr.) for the vacant NABF Super Middleweight title. Lopez dropped a 10-round unanimous decision to Davis.

On February 18, 2012 Lopez fought against Justin Williams. Lopez had recurring elbow injuries leading up to the fight, and Lopez injured his elbow in training for the bout but continued through the fight anyway. He dropped a unanimous decision in 6.

February 28, 2013 Lopez had surgery on his left elbow and then had another surgery on March 27 for his right elbow. Lopez took time to rest and recover from the surgeries on his elbows.

"El Tigre" made his comeback on October 18, 2014 after a ​2 1⁄2-year layoff to heal his injury. He won by TKO in Round 1 against Sean Rawley Wilson.

Lopez returned to the ring on the undercard of Canelo vs. Kirkland, May 9, 2015 in Houston, Texas at Minute Maid Park. El Tigre earned a 2nd-round KO victory over Cuban slugger Lester Gonzalez.

After almost 2 years off due to another injury, El Tigre returned to the ring March 24, 2017 against Colby Courter at the Humble Civic Center. The bout was stopped in round 3, giving Lopez a TKO victory.

Trying to stay active Lopez fought Rayford Johnson on June 30, 2017, who he had beaten years prior. Johnson's wanted to show Lopez that the first fight was a fluke and a bad day at the office. Lopez cruised to UD victory in an 8-round bout at the Humble Civic Center.

After a lay-off to promote his own promotional company, El Tigre Promotions. Once again the fight took place at Humble Civic Center, but this time under El Tigre Promotions. Lopez returned to fight Francisco Cordero for the vacant ABO Light Heavyweight Championship. Alfonso stopped his Colombian counterpart in round 8 to win the vacant belt.

On November 17, 2018 Lopez made his first successful defense of his ABO Light Heavyweight Championship. After sustaining a cut over his right eye, Lopez dig down and fought a tough fight. Stopping Colombian Milton Núñez in the final round of their bout to retain the American Boxing Organization Light Heavyweight Championship.

On Saturday April 6, 2019, at The Galveston Island Convention Center in Galveston, Texas. López dominated Melvin Russell, on his way to a TKO victory in round 5. With the push from Gilberto “El Zurdo” Ramírez Gilberto Ramírez to the light heavyweight division, Lopez took this time to call him out. Wanting the fight to happen in Texas, Lopez seems to be ready for the champions at light heavyweight which an 8 fight win streak. Currently the defending ABO light heavyweight champion, as well as the new NBA light heavyweight championship of the world.

After signing to fight Alvin Varmall [5] of New York, plans fell through. Colombian Alex Theran [6] stepped up to challenge López for the vacant WBO NABO Light Heavyweight Championship. On July 13, 2019 at the Lone Star Convention Center in Conroe, Texas the men met in a bout. Theran refused to come out for the fifth round and the TKO victory makes López the new WBO NABO Light Heavyweight Champion.

Lopez wins the vacant NABF Light Heavyweight Championship against Denis Grachev [7] on November 16, 2019 in a easy UD.

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
36 fights 32 wins 4 losses
By knockout 25 1
By decision 7 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Loss 32–4

Glberto Ramirez

 KO 10 (12), 0:40 Dec 18, 2020 Galveston, Texas, U.S Lost NABF light heavyweight title
35 Win 32–3 Denis Grachev UD 10 Nov 16, 2019 Lone Star Convention Center, Conroe, Texas, U.S. Retained ABO and NBA light heavyweight titles;
Won vacant WBC-NABF light heavyweight title
34 Win 31–3 Alex Theran TKO 4 (10) Jul 13, 2019 Lone Star Convention Center, Conroe, Texas, U.S. Won vacant WBO-NABO, ABO, and NBA light heavyweight titles
33 Win 30–3 Melvin Russell TKO 5 (10) Apr 6, 2019 Galveston Island Convention Center, Galveston, Texas, U.S. Won vacant ABO cruiserweight title
32 Win 29–3 Milton Núñez TKO 8 (8) Nov 17, 2018 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S. Retained ABO light heavyweight title
31 Win 28–3 Francisco Cordero KO 8 (10) Jun 22, 2018 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S. Won vacant ABO light heavyweight title
30 Win 27–3 Rayford Johnson UD 8 Jun 30, 2017 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
29 Win 26–3 Colby Courter TKO 3 (8) Mar 24, 2017 Humble Civic Center, Humble, Texas, U.S.
28 Win 25–3 Lester Gonzalez KO 2 (6) May 9, 2015 Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas, U.S.
27 Win 24–3 Juan Reyna RTD 3 (5), 3:00 Feb 28, 2015 AYVA Center, Houston, Texas, U.S.
26 Win 23–3 Sean Rawley Wilson TKO 1 (8), 2:00 Oct 18, 2014 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
25 Loss 22–3 Justin Williams UD 6 Feb 18, 2012 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
24 Loss 22–2 Dyah Davis UD 10 Jan 6, 2012 Mallory Square, Key West, Florida, U.S. For vacant WBC-NABF super middleweight title
23 Win 22–1 Michael Walkers TKO 7 (10), 0:10 Sep 24, 2011 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
22 Loss 21–1 Kelly Pavlik MD 10 May 7, 2011 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Romaro Johnson TKO 12 (12), 2:45 Nov 4, 2010 Dallas Petroleum Club, Dallas, U.S. Won vacant WBC Continental Americas super middleweight title
20 Win 20–0 Rubin Williams UD 10 Jun 17, 2010 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Gabriel Holguin UD 6 Apr 3, 2012 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Tiwon Taylor KO 2 (6), 1:41 Nov 19, 2009 Stafford Center, Stafford, Texas, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 James Johnson TKO 4 (6), 1:47 Oct 17, 2009 Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Aaron Norwood TKO 4 (8), 1:13 Sep 16, 2009 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, Texas, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Quinton Smith TKO 2 (6), 2:14 Aug 7, 2009 National Guard Armory, Columbia, Tennessee, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Ronald Weaver UD 10 May 8, 2009 Pontchartrain Center, Kenner, Louisiana, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 Billy Thompson TKO 3 (8), 2:05 Mar 26, 2009 Humble Civic Center Arena, Humble, U.S. Won USA Texas State super middleweight title
12 Win 12–0 Johnathan Bruce KO 1 (4), 1:21 Mar 7, 2009 West Junior High, West Memphis, Arkansas, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 James Johnson TKO 5 (6), 0:51 Jan 15, 2009 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 abriel Rivera TKO 3 (4), 1:54 Aug 15, 2008 Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Theo Kruger TKO 5 (6), 2:35 Jul 11, 2008 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Rayford Johnson UD 6 May 24, 2008 Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds, Robstown, Texas, U.S.
7 Win 7–0

Anthony Greeley

 RTD 4 (6), 0:10 Apr 17, 2008 Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Raheem Gordon TKO 6 (6), 1:15 Jan 17, 2008 Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Larry Pryor TKO 5 (6), 0:10 Nov 29, 2007 Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Jonathan Jones TKO 1 (4), 2:49 Sep 20, 2007 Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Jason Lane TKO 2 (4), 1:23 Aug 2, 2007 Grand Plaza Hotel, Houston, Texas, U.S.
2 Win 2–0 Jason Crawford KO 1 (4), 1:07 Jun 9, 2007 Convention Center, Pasadena, Texas, U.S.
1 Win 1–0 Bonnie Joe Mcgee UD 4 Mar 17, 2007 American Bank Center, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.

References
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