Alexander Muñoz
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| Real name | Alexander Muñoz |
| Nickname(s) | El Explosivo |
| Rated at | Super flyweight |
| Height | 5 ft. 5½ in. (166 cm.) |
| Nationality |  Venezuelan |
| Birth date | February 8, 1979 |
| Birth place | Miranda, Venezuela |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 35 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Wins by KO | 27 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Alexander Muñoz (born February 8, 1979, Miranda, Venezuela) is a professional boxer in the super flyweight division, nicknamed "El Explosivo."
[edit] Boxing career
Munoz had an outstanding amateur career, compiling a record of 163 wins, 9 loses, and 129 knockouts in 172 bouts. Not to be confused with a former amateur boxer of the same name from Puerto Rico.
Munoz turned professional in 1998 and captured the WBA super flyweight title with an 8th round TKO win over Celes Kobayashi in 2002. He defended the title three times before losing by a split decision to Martín Castillo on December 3, 2004.
He recaptured the belt on May 3, 2007 with a unanimous decision win over Nobuo Nashiro. On January 14, 2008, Muñoz defended his belt by against Katsushige Kawashima, a former WBC super flyweight champion, in a similar way.
On May 17, 2008, Muñoz lost to WBC champion Cristian Mijares via a split decision, Mijares then became WBA super champion.
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| Preceded by Celes Kobayashi |
WBA Super Flyweight Champion March 9, 2002 – December 3, 2004 |
Succeeded by Martín Castillo |
| Preceded by Nobuo Nashiro |
WBA Super Flyweight Champion May 3, 2007 – May 17, 2008 Lost bid for super title |
Vacant
Title next held by
Nobuo Nashiro |
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