Roger Gutierrez wins first defence against Rene Alvarado by unanimous decision

Roger 'The Kid' Gutierrez, the 26-year-old WBA World super-featherweight titlist from Maracaibo, Venezuela made his first successful defence against the man he won the title from seven months earlier, Rene Alvarado at The Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas.

Gutierrez first faced Nicaragua’s Alvarado back in July 2017, losing by 7th round knockout in an 8 rounder at the Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, but now goes 2-1 up in their three-fight series having won the title from his nemesis last time out.

Scores: Javier Alvarez 116-112 | Sergio Caiz 116-112 | Jose Roberto Torres 115-113.