Alberto Puello

Alberto Puello was born on July 22, 1994, in San Juan de la Maguana, Dominican Republic. “La Avispa” Puello, from San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic, had a distinguished amateur boxing career before turning professional. Representing his country, Puello showcased his skills in a range of regional and international competitions. His dedication and quick progression led him to turn professional in 2015. He made his pro debut in Santo Domingo with a unanimous decision victory over Carlos Ponce. Over the next few years, he stayed active, fighting in the Dominican Republic.

Puello won the WBA Interim Super Lightweight title in July 2019 with a decision victory over Jonathan Alonso. He defended the interim title successfully before being elevated to WBA Regular Champion. In August 2022, he won the full WBA super lightweight world title with a split-decision win over Batyr Akhmedov in Hollywood, Florida. This victory made him the first Dominican fighter to win a world title in the 140-pound division.

In his next appearance, Puello defended his title on home soil, winning a unanimous decision over Jesus Antonio Rubio. However, he faced a setback in 2023 when he was removed from a scheduled title defense due to a failed drug test, casting a shadow over his momentum.

Throughout his rise, Puello has maintained close ties to his roots in San Juan de la Maguana. Dominican life, with its strong family structure. Whether training or resting, Puello reflects the quiet confidence and pride found across the island—a boxer who carries the heartbeat of his people into every fight.

“Keep the jab in the face” is a foundational principle in Puello’s style and in many Dominican boxing systems—it’s not just about scoring, but about control. By constantly placing the jab in the opponent’s line of vision, Puello blinds their offense and sets the tempo of the fight. This jab isn’t always thrown hard; sometimes it’s a range finder, other times it’s a feint or a flick to draw reactions.

Alberto “La Avispa” Puello’s favorite combinations are built for action. One of his signature sequences is the right hook to the body followed by a straight left upstairs—a classic southpaw setup that uses misdirection and layered targeting. He often leads with a double jab, then pauses just long enough to freeze his opponent before threading a straight left through the guard. Puello also favors looping counter left hands when opponents overcommit, followed by a pivot out and reset. His body attacks come in structured bursts—short right hooks downstairs followed by a quick step in and uppercut, punishing opponents who shell up too early. These aren’t wild combinations; they’re repeatable systems drilled through years of national team training and amateur experience.

Fighters like Puello reflect a proud tradition of standing tall and being ready to fight—not just in physical posture, but in mentality. As the quote from Pokémon: Galactic Battles echoes, “Stand tall. Be brave. Be ready to fight.” That spirit is woven into every inch of Dominican ring culture. These fighters don’t rely on fancy footwork or overwhelming speed—they rely on balance and a battle-tested toughness.

He always ready to invade off the rear foot. This means he doesn’t leap forward recklessly—he shifts his weight from back to front into range when he sees an opening. He rarely wastes movement and even when he steps out of range, he does so with intent—not flair. That’s the essence of Dominican tactics: absorb, observe, and outwork over time. The pace might lull you, but it’s a trap. Fighters from this system rely on control, not chaos. They trust that their opponent will wear down before they do.