This was a nuclear bomb of a left hand that brutally knocked out his opponent and closed the show in style.
Alan Chavez might not be a household name but after this weekend he is on the radar of everyone in boxing.
He got the job done in round 3 tonight — here’s the round up:
- Result: Alan Chaves def. Miguel Madueno by 3rd-round KO (1:26)
- How: Crushing left hand/hook dropped Madueno cold; referee stopped it
- Records: Chaves improves to 22-0, 19 KOs (4th straight stoppage); Madueno to 31-5
- Title: Retained WBO Latino Lightweight
- Event: Co-main on Miller vs. Pero card, Fontainebleau Las Vegas (April 25, 2026)
- Context: Chaves’ U.S. debut & first Matchroom fight; big statement as rising contender
Clean, highlight-reel knockout for him — big things ahead.
Here’s some of the reaction from boxing fans:
Here are 10 quick facts about Alan Chaves for new boxing fans:
- 1. He’s an undefeated lightweight
Record is now 22-0 with 19 KOs after tonight, giving him an 86% knockout ratio - 2. He’s from Argentina
Alan Chaves is a 25-year-old from Buenos Aires - 3. He fights southpaw
Known as a hard-hitting left-hander - 4. He’s a regional champion
Chaves holds a lightweight regional title - 5. He’s a finisher
His last 5 fights are all stoppages, including tonight’s KO win - 6. He just signed with a major promoter
Chaves called it “a crucial step” to make a name for himself worldwide - 7. He’s highly rated
Currently ranked in the top 15 across multiple sanctioning bodies at 135 lbs - 8. He made his U.S. debut tonight
Fought Miguel Madueno on April 25 at BleauLive Theater in Las Vegas, live on DAZN, and won by KO - 9. His opponent was a fellow power puncher
Madueno entered at 31-4 with 28 KOs, but had lost 3 of his last 4 bouts - 10. He’s in his prime at 25
Chaves says he’s “in the best shape of my life, both physically and mentally” heading into big fights
Another big win and knockout in boxing this weekend.
Alan Chavez has the second name and the punch to make him very marketable in boxing moving forward.
Still undefeated.
