World champion in the making Alex Winwood defeats Reyneris Gutierrez to win WBC International straw-weight title

Aussie Alex Winwood wins another WBC International belt

On Friday, June 16, in Metro City, Northbridge, Australia, former Australian Olympian Alex Winwood (3-0), headlined his second pay-per-view event by defeating previously undefeated Nicaraguan Reyneris Gutierrez (9-1), by decision, conquering the prestigious World Boxing Council International straw-weight title.

The judges’ scores were 96-93 and 97-92 twice, all in favour of Winwood. Gutierrez was ranked fifth with the WBC.

25-year-old Alex, who turned pro last November, has had a meteoric rise up the world rankings. In only his second professional fight, Winwood demolished tough fighter Tibo Monabesa via fourth-round TKO victory. In his pro debut, he won the West Australia State light-flyweight title via second-rond stoppage.

The Mandurah man's victory over Monabesa created opportunities of higher profile opponents for Winwood, which he has seized without hesitation. Alex now holds the WBC International straw-weight title as well as the light-flyweight version.

Managed by Tony Tolj, Winwood is aiming to become Australia's quickest ever world champion.

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