Carlos Buitrago
# Carlos Buitrago

Carlos Alberto Buitrago Rojas (born December 16, 1991) is a Nicaraguan professional boxer. He has challenged four times for a world championship: the WBO mini flyweight title in 2013, the IBF mini flyweight title in 2017, and the WBO junior flyweight title in 2018 and 2020.

## Professional career

Buitrago challenged for his first world title against Merlito Sabillo for the WBO minimumweight title on November 30, 2013. The fight ended in a split draw, so Sabillo retained the title.

## Professional boxing record

| 48 fights | 37 wins | 9 losses |
| - | - | - |
| By knockout | 21 | 3 |
| By decision | 16 | 6 |
| Draws | 1 | 1 |
| No contests | 1 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 48 | Win | 37–9–1 (1) | Nelson Luna | KO | 4 (8), 2:05 | Jun 6, 2023 | Gimnasio PWR LAB, San José, Costa Rica | |
| 47 | Loss | 36–9–1 (1) | Juan Carlos Camacho | UD | 10 | Apr 1, 2023 | Coliseo Dolores "Toyita" Melendez, Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico | For vacant WBC–NABF super flyweight title |
| 46 | Loss | 36–8–1 (1) | Luis Fernando Villa | UD | 10 | Nov 19, 2022 | Arena Astros, Guadalajara, Mexico | |
| 45 | Win | 36–7–1 (1) | Jose Martinez | SD | 8 | Aug 19, 2022 | Roberto Clemente Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | |
| 44 | Win | 35–7–1 (1) | Eddy Castro | KO | 3 (8), 0:46 | Jun 17, 2022 | BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica | |
| 43 | Win | 34–7–1 (1) | Luis Martinez | KO | 1 (8), 1:39 | May 14, 2022 | BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica | |
| 42 | Win | 33–7–1 (1) | Luis Martinez | UD | 6 | Dec 18, 2021 | Ciudad Deportiva Heiner Ugalde, Hatillo, Costa Rica | |
| 41 | Loss | 32–7–1 (1) | Ricardo Rafael Sandoval | TKO | 7 (10), 0:46 | Dec 4, 2021 | MGM Grand Garden Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S. | |
| 40 | Loss | 32–6–1 (1) | Elwin Soto | UD | 12 | Oct 30, 2020 | Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, California, U.S. | For WBO junior flyweight title |
| 39 | Win | 32–5–1 (1) | Felix Moncada | KO | 4 (10), 0:52 | Dec 21, 2019 | Gimnasio Fight Club, San José, Costa Rica | |
| 38 | Loss | 31–5–1 (1) | McWilliams Arroyo | UD | 10 | Jun 15, 2019 | Coliseo Roger L. Mendoza, Caguas, Puerto Rico | For WBO Latino flyweight title |
| 37 | Win | 31–4–1 (1) | Gilmer Baules | UD | 6 | Feb 2, 2019 | BN Arena, Hatillo, Costa Rica | |
| 36 | Loss | 30–4–1 (1) | Ángel Acosta | TKO | 12 (12), 1:43 | Jun 16, 2018 | José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, San Juan, Puerto Rico | For WBO junior flyweight title |
| 35 | Loss | 30–3–1 (1) | Hiroto Kyoguchi | TKO | 8 (12), 2:28 | Dec 31, 2017 | Ota City General Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan | For IBF mini flyweight title |
| 34 | Win | 30–2–1 (1) | Noe Medina | UD | 8 | Oct 15, 2016 | Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 33 | Win | 29–2–1 (1) | Roger Collado | KO | 1 (8), 1:56 | May 28, 2016 | Gimnasio Rosendo Álvarez, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 32 | Loss | 28–2–1 (1) | Knockout CP Freshmart | UD | 12 | Feb 4, 2016 | City Hall Ground, Chonburi, Thailand | For WBA interim mini flyweight title |
| 31 | Win | 28–1–1 (1) | Mario Rodriguez | UD | 10 | Mar 21, 2015 | Palenque de la Feria Mesoamericana, Tapachula, Mexico | Won inaugural WBA–NABA mini flyweight title |
| 30 | Loss | 27–1–1 (1) | Knockout CP Freshmart | UD | 12 | Oct 1, 2014 | New I-Mobile Stadium, Buriram, Thailand | For vacant WBA interim mini flyweight title |
| 29 | Draw | 27–0–1 (1) | Merlito Sabillo | SD | 12 | Nov 30, 2013 | Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines | For WBO mini flyweight title |
| 28 | Win | 27–0 (1) | Julian Yedras | UD | 12 | Jul 20, 2013 | Centro Internacional de Convenciones Siglo XXI, Yucatán, Mexico | |
| 27 | Win | 26–0 (1) | Jose Aguilar | UD | 8 | May 25, 2013 | Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 26 | Win | 25–0 (1) | Yader Escobar | TKO | 1 (10), 1:24 | May 3, 2013 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 25 | Win | 24–0 (1) | Jose Aguilar | TD | 5 (10) | Oct 6, 2012 | Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua | Unanimous TD after Buitrago cut from accidental head clash |
| 24 | Win | 23–0 (1) | Eddy Castro | TKO | 5 (6), 2:48 | May 26, 2012 | Hotel Holiday Inn, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 23 | Win | 22–0 (1) | Gabriel Mendoza | UD | 10 | Feb 17, 2012 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | Won vacant WBO Latino mini flyweight title |
| 22 | Win | 21–0 (1) | Carlos Melo | UD | 10 | Dec 9, 2011 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 21 | Win | 20–0 (1) | Felipe Rivas | UD | 10 | Aug 12, 2011 | Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, Florida, U.S. | |
| 20 | Win | 19–0 (1) | William Trana | TKO | 8 (8), 1:58 | Jul 2, 2011 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 19 | Win | 18–0 (1) | Eddy Castro | TKO | 2 (6), 0:44 | May 6, 2011 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 18 | Win | 17–0 (1) | Jorle Estrada | TKO | 6 (9), 2:25 | Nov 23, 2010 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | Retained WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title |
| 17 | NC | 16–0 (1) | Eddy Castro | NC | 2 (9) | Oct 30, 2010 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title at stake; NC after accidental head clash |
| 16 | Win | 16–0 | Eddy Zuniga | UD | 9 | Jun 18, 2010 | Gimnasio Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua | Retained WBO Youth mini flyweight title; Won vacant WBA Fedecentro mini flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 15–0 | Hector Elizabeth | TKO | 4 (8), 0:10 | Apr 30, 2010 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Jose Martinez | UD | 8 | Feb 6, 2010 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Edgar Jimenez | TKO | 7 (10), 2:12 | Dec 19, 2009 | Estadio Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua | Won inaugural WBO Youth mini flyweight title |
| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Giovany Rayo | KO | 6 (6), 1:10 | Aug 15, 2009 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Jose Martinez | UD | 6 | Jun 6, 2009 | Polideportivo Espana, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Jose Carvajal | KO | 1 (4), 1:45 | May 1, 2009 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Jose Hurtado | KO | 1 (6), 1:33 | Feb 13, 2009 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Oscar Lopez | TKO | 5 (6) | Dec 13, 2008 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Pedro Ramos | KO | 1 (6) | Nov 28, 2008 | Pharaoh's Casino, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ernesto Castillo | TKO | 1 (4), 1:20 | Nov 1, 2008 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Giovanny Narvaez | KO | 3 (4) | Oct 4, 2008 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Lester Berrios | TKO | 2 (4) | Sep 12, 2008 | Centro Comercial Las Américas, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Jose Carvajal | TKO | 1 (4), 1:36 | Aug 23, 2008 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ernesto Castillo | UD | 4 | Jul 12, 2008 | Universidad Nacional, Managua, Nicaragua | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Oscar Lopez | UD | 4 | Jun 20, 2008 | Gimnasio Alexis Argüello, Managua, Nicaragua | |
