Christopher Matthew Avalos (born November 5, 1989) is an American professional boxer who challenged for the

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title in 2015 and the WBA (Super)

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title in 2017. At regional level he held the

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- NABO

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and super bantamweight titles in 2010 and 2013 respectively.

Professional career

On April 24, 2010 Avalos stopped the veteran John Alberto Molina to win the

- NABO

title. In August 2010, Avalos lost to an undefeated Christopher Martin Peña at the Grand Casino in

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. The bout was televised on a

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undercard. In February 2015 he was defeated by

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, Carl Frampton in

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, losing via fifth-round

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. In his next big fight he was defeated by WBA (Super) featherweight champion, Léo Santa Cruz, losing one his second world title attempt via eighth-round

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References

External links

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Chris Avalos - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Avalos, Chris American boxers of Mexican descent Boxers from San Diego Bantamweight boxers Super-bantamweight boxers Featherweight boxers 1989 births Living people American male boxers