Alvarado to make first title defense vs. Konishi on May 19 in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes
PhilBoxing.com
Mon, 13 May 2019
FELIX ?El Gemelo? Alvarado of Nicaragua will make his title defense against Reiya Konishi of Japan on May 19 at the Portopia Hotel in Kobe, Hyogo, Japan.
The 30-year old Alvarado (34W-2L, 30KO) stopped Randy Petalcorin of the Philippines in the 7th round to win the vacant International Boxing Federation world light flyweight title last Oct. 29, 2018.
Konishi (17W-1L, 7KO) TKO?d Richard Rosales of the Philippines in the 8th round last Dec. 1, 2018 at Osaka to win the first title defense of WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight title.
The 25-year old Konishi first won the vacant WBO Asia Pacific light flyweight title by knocking out another Filipino Orlie Silvestre last July 13, 2018 in Kobe. (Lito delos Reyes)
Click here to view a list of other articles written by Lito delos Reyes.
Recent PhilBoxing.com In-House articles:
Apolinario to fight Hu in Japan
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 21 Apr 2025Warriors Shoot Down Rockets, 95-85 as Celtics, Cavaliers, Thunder Take Care of Business
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Mon, 21 Apr 20252025 USA Boxing International Open Finalized on Saturday
Mon, 21 Apr 2025Verano to face Thai in Clash of Nations on April 24
By Lito delos Reyes, Mon, 21 Apr 2025Masangkay to fight Ocampo in JAS on April 23
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Denver Holds Off LA Clippers in OT, 112-110
By Teodoro Medina Reynoso, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Arca clinches 3rd and final IM norm; Guns for GM norm in last round
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025IN HER GOLDEN GIRL ERA: GABRIELA “SWEET POISON” FUNDORA SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS UNDISPUTED TITLE AGAINST MARILYN BADILLO
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Fundora Retains Undisputed Flyweight Titles; Perez Shocks Conwell in Oceanside
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Dalton Smith Drops Mathieu German Three Times, Retains WBC Silver Title
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Filipino GM Antonio beats Serbia's IM for share of lead in Caberra Chess Tournament
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025Villanueva to fight Antaran on April 27 in Gensan
By Lito delos Reyes, Sun, 20 Apr 2025MASOUD AND MCGRAIL CLASH IN ALL-BRITISH SHOWDOWN
Sun, 20 Apr 2025Semifinals Conclude at 2025 USA Boxing International Open
Sun, 20 Apr 2025FM Arca is inching closer to his 3rd and final IM norm
By Marlon Bernardino, Sun, 20 Apr 2025