Chaves Knocked Out Madueno in the Third Round in Las Vegas
Alan Chaves knocked out Miguel Madueno in the third round on April 25, 2026, at Fontainebleau Las Vegas. The Argentine lightweight retained his WBO Latino title with a decisive finish on the undercard of Jarrell Miller’s bout with Lenier Pero.
A fast finish in the co-main event
Chaves entered unbeaten and faced the experienced Mexican Madueno in his first U.S. appearance. The fight was scheduled for ten rounds, but Chaves found the opening before the contest reached the halfway point.
A powerful left hand put Madueno down in the third round. He could not continue, and the referee waved off the bout. The official result was a knockout, not a technical decision.
The Ring described the finish as a third-round knockout, while Matchroom’s event video also records the stoppage.
The title remained with Chaves
Chaves retained his WBO Latino lightweight title and improved his unbeaten record. The result gave him a strong U.S. debut against an opponent who had fought several notable prospects and contenders.
The fight took place at Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater in Las Vegas. It was part of the card topped by Miller and Pero in a WBA heavyweight eliminator.
The Ring’s report and the event listing confirm the date and round. Sources differ slightly in the recorded time, so this recap sticks to the agreed third-round finish.
