Mike Alvarado

Boxer

Birthday July 28, 1980

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Denver, CO

Age 43 years old

#174133 Most Popular

About

IBF Latino and WBO Light Welterweight Champion won 34 of his first 35 matches after turning professional in 2004.

Before Fame

A two-time Colorado state wrestling champion coming out of high school, he turned to amateur boxing upon graduation.

Trivia

He had two spectacular matches with Brandon Rios, who likewise won 30 straight matches before their first fight, in late 2012.

Family Life

His father was also an aspiring boxer, and his cousin Ricky Lopez fought in the Super Bantamweight division.

Associated With

His 2011 matchup against Breidis Prescott in November 2011 was the undercard of Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez III.