René Antonio Alvarado Sánchez (born 15 February 1989) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who held the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title from 2019 to January 2021.
[1] Alvarado turned professional on 2 May 2008, scoring a second-round knockout victory over Cristobal Ramos at the Casino Pharaohs in Managua, Nicaragua.
He compiled a record of 31–8 (20 KO) before facing and defeating Andrew Cancio in a rematch to win the WBA (Regular) super featherweight title.
[2] Outside of boxing, Alvarado enjoys playing soccer, spending time with his family, and watching movies.
René has a twin brother, Felix Alvarado, who previously held the IBF light flyweight title.