The Career of Boxer Roger Gutierrez

Roger Andrés Gutiérrez Cuevas, known as “The Kid,” is a Venezuelan boxer from Maracaibo who became a world champion at super featherweight. The World Boxing Association (WBA) records his title win and subsequent reign, while its fighter profile tracks his professional bouts.

Winning and defending the WBA title

On January 2, 2021, Gutiérrez defeated René Alvarado by unanimous decision in Dallas to win the WBA super featherweight championship. He scored three knockdowns in the fight, according to the WBA’s report. Gutiérrez then won their August rematch by unanimous decision to retain the belt. The WBA recap of the rematch records that defense.

Gutiérrez’s reign ended on August 20, 2022, when Héctor García outpointed him over 12 rounds in Florida. The judges returned scores of 118–110 and 117–111 twice. The WBA’s fight report describes García’s title-winning performance and Gutiérrez’s loss.

After the setback, Gutiérrez returned to action in Venezuela and won the WBA Fedelatin super featherweight title against Henry Delgado in March 2023. That win marked a return to the title picture after losing his world championship. The WBA’s report covers the comeback bout.

Career Milestones

Gutiérrez’s first title win over René Alvarado came in January 2021. Three knockdowns proved important in a close twelve-round contest, with all three judges scoring it 113–112. Their August rematch also ended in a Gutiérrez decision victory, confirming that the championship win was followed by a successful defense. In August 2022, Héctor Luis García defeated him by unanimous decision and took the WBA title. Those bouts describe a reign with a beginning, a defense and an endpoint. They also distinguish his two Alvarado victories from a broader claim of uninterrupted championship dominance.

His Venezuelan championship success therefore included a defense against the same opponent before a different challenger brought the reign to an end.

Sources

WBA’s report; WBA recap of the rematch.

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Roger Gutierrez, Boxing, Sports History