Adonis Rivas
| Adonis Rivas | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Adonis Antonio Rivas Ordóñez |
| Nickname(s) | Caballo (Horse) |
| Rated at |
Flyweight Super flyweight |
| Nationality | Nicaraguan |
| Born |
December 7, 1972 León, León, Nicaragua |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 40 |
| Wins | 22 |
| Wins by KO | 10 |
| Losses | 13 |
| Draws | 4 |
| No contests | 1 |
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Rivas and the second or maternal family name is Ordóñez.
Adonis Antonio Rivas Ordóñez (born December 7, 1972 in León, Nicaragua) is a professional boxer in the super flyweight division.
Boxing career
Rivas turned professional in 1995 and captured the WBO super flyweight title with a decision win over Diego Morales in 1999. He defended the belt twice before losing it to Pedro Alcázar in 2001. He dropped down in weight in 2002 to fight for the WBO flyweight title against Jair Jimenez and won a majority decision. He lost the belt later that year to Omar Andres Narvaez. In 2005 and 2006 he lost a pair of bouts against Jorge Arce for the WBC flyweight title.
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| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Diego Morales |
WBO Super Flyweight Champion 1999-11-20 – 2001-06-16 |
Succeeded by Pedro Alcázar |
| Preceded by Fernando Montiel Vacated |
WBO Flyweight Champion 2002-05-04 – 2002-07-13 |
Succeeded by Omar Andrés Narváez |
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