Aaron Alafa is an American

United States

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 professional boxer

Boxing

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. He was born in Visalia, California

Visalia, California

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. As an amateur boxer, Alafa won multiple championships before turing professional in 2008.

Amateur boxing: 37 fights 24 wins 0 KO 13 loses

Professional boxing: 5 fights 3 wins 1 KO 2 loses

Amateur

Alafa was highly decorated as an amateur. Some of his notable achievements include:

• 2001 National Golden Gloves Light flyweight champion
• 2002 United States Amateur Light flyweight champion
• 2006 National Golden Gloves flyweight champion
• 2007 National Golden Gloves flyweight champion

Professional

Alafa turned professional in 2008. He lost his third pro bout by decision. In December 2009 he lost his fifth pro bout, leaving him with a pro record of 3-2.

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