Yader Cardoza


Yader Cardoza is a Nicaraguan professional boxer who challenged for the WBC light flyweight title in 2013.

Professional career

Cardoza vs. Hernández

Cardoza won the vacant WBC Latino light flyweight title on November 24, 2012 with a unanimous decision win over Jose Aguilar. After retaining the title by defeating Eliecer Quezada, Cardoza challenged WBC world champion Adrián Hernández on May 11, 2013. Despite a determined display from Cardoza where he managed to swell Hernández's eye, Hernández defeated Cardoza by UD, retaining his title.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
41Loss24–16–1Aron JuarezSD8Mar 14, 2020Plaza Los Cabros, Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
40Win24–15–1Alexander TaylorTKO3, 1:29Apr 13, 2019Plaza Los Cabros, Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
39Loss23–15–1Ricardo BlandonRTD7, 3:00Nov 17, 2018Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, NicaraguaFor vacant WBC Latino super flyweight title
38Loss23–14–1Miguel GonzalezUD11Sep 22, 2018Gran Arena Monticello, Mostazal, ChileFor WBA Fedelatin super flyweight title
37Loss23–13–1Alexander EspinozaUD10May 12, 2018Nuevo Gimnasio Nicarao, Managua, Nicaragua
36Win23–12–1Leandro MendozaKO1, 1:26Sep 16, 2017Cancha Municipal de Nagarote, León, Nicaragua
35Loss22–12–1Mikhail AloyanUD10May 11, 2017Kemerovo Arena, Kemerovo, RussiaFor vacant WBA East Asia super flyweight title
34Loss22–11–1Jamie Conlan12Mar 10, 2017Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandFor vacant WBC Silver International super flyweight title
33Win22–10–1Alexander TaylorUD8Jan 28, 2017Casino Nicaraos, Managua, Nicaragua
32Loss21–10–1Felix AlvaradoUD8Dec 16, 2016Puerto Salvador Allende, Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
31Win21–9–1Martin DiazUD8Oct 29, 2016Plaza los Cabros, Managua, Nicaragua
30Loss20–9–1Felipe OrucutaTKO4, 1:57Sep 3, 2016Deportivo Zaragoza, Atizapan de Zaragoza, Mexico
29Win20–8–1Lenin TranaTKO5, 2:00Mar 19, 2016Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
28Win19–8–1Jose CorderoMD8Jan 30, 2016Cancha Municipal de Dolores, Carazo, Nicaragua
27Loss18–8–1Felix AlvaradoTKO5, 1:50Dec 19, 2015Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
26Win18–7–1Jose RuizUD6Nov 14, 2015Hotel Xolotlan, Managua, Nicaragua
25Win17–7–1Wesling PolancoUD6Oct 31, 2015Gimnasio Rosendo Alvarez, Managua, Nicaragua
24Win16–7–1Alexander TaylorUD10Jul 31, 2015Gimnasio Multiusos del IND, Managua, Nicaragua
23Draw15–7–1Wesling Polanco4, 1:57May 23, 2015Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, NicaraguaMajority TD after Cardoza was cut from an accidental head clash
22Loss15–7Cristofer RosalesKO1, 1:10Sep 26, 2014Centro de Convenciones Hotel Hex, Managua, Nicaragua
21Loss15–6Keyvin LaraMD6May 31, 2014Centro Recreativo de la Alcaldia, Carazo, Nicaragua
20Loss15–5Adrián HernándezUD12May 11, 2013Deportivo Agustín Ramos Millan, Toluca, MexicoFor WBC light flyweight title
19Win15–4Eliecer Quezada5, 0:10Mar 16, 2013Plaza Los Cabros, Ciudad Sandino, NicaraguaRetained WBC Latino light flyweight title
18Win14–4Jose AguilarUD10Nov 24, 2012Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, NicaraguaWon vacant WBC Latino light flyweight title
17Win13–4Jose AguilarUD10Jul 28, 2012Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
16Win12–4Miguel TellezUD6Mar 31, 2012Casino Princess, Managua, Nicaragua
15Win11–4Johnson TellezUD6Feb 4, 2012Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
14Win10–4Benjamin MendozaUD6Dec 10, 2011Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
13Win9–4Luis SolorzanoTKO2 Nov 26, 2011Gimnasio German Pomares, Estelí, Nicaragua
12Loss8–4Eliecer QuezadaUD8Jun 25, 2011Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
11Win8–3Herald Molina4Mar 26, 2011Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
10Win7–3Nestor MaradiagaTKO3, 2:34Feb 12, 2011Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
9Win6–3Hector ElizabethUD6Nov 13, 2010Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua, Nicaragua
8Win5–3Rusbell JarquinUD6Sep 4, 2010Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
7Win4–3Jose AguilarUD6Jul 30, 2010Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
6Win3–3Josue AcunaUD4Jun 26, 2010Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
5Loss2–3Felix AlvaradoKO3, 1:17Apr 24, 2010Cancha de la Alcaldia, Isla de Ometepe, Nicaragua
4Loss2–2Eliecer Quezada4Feb 27, 2010Gimnasio Alexis Arguello, Managua, Nicaragua
3Loss2–1Rusbell JarquinTKO4, 1:35Aug 22, 2009Polideportivo El Brigadista, Matagalpa, Nicaragua
2Win2–0Jose Aguilar1, 3:00Jul 4, 2009Gimnasio Rosendo Alvarez, Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua
1Win1–0David Herrera4, 1:50Apr 4, 2009Bar Cachiro, Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua