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Alejandra Oliveras

Alejandra Marina Oliveras (Spanish: [aleˈxandɾa maˈɾina oliˈβeɾas]; 20 March 1978 – 28 July 2025), known as "La Locomotora", was an Argentine professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2015. She won world championships in four weight classes including the World Boxing Council (WBC) female super-bantamweight title from 2006 to 2008, the World Boxing Association (WBA) female lightweight title from 2011 to 2012, the World Boxing Organization (WBO) female featherweight title from 2012 to 2013, and WBC female super-lightweight title from 2013 to 2014. Oliveras was also an activist for gender equality and promoted women's boxing. She was inducted into the Latin American Boxing Hall of Fame in 2024.

Infobox

Nickname
Locomotora ("Locomotive")
Born
Alejandra Marina Oliveras(1978-03-20)20 March 1978El Carmen, Jujuy, Argentina
Died
28 July 2025(2025-07-28) (aged 47)Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina
Height
5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
Weight
mw- Super-bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight Light-welterweight
Stance
Orthodox
Total fights
38
Wins
33
Win by KO
16
Losses
3
Draws
2

Tables

· Professional boxing record
By knockout
By knockout
38 fights
By knockout
33 wins
16
3 losses
0
By decision
By decision
38 fights
By decision
33 wins
17
3 losses
3
Draws
Draws
38 fights
Draws
33 wins
2
38 fights
33 wins
3 losses
By knockout
16
0
By decision
17
3
Draws
2
· Professional boxing record
38
38
No.
38
Result
Win
Record
33–3–2
Opponent
Lesly Morales
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
8 Apr 2017
Location
Gimnasio Municipal Enrique Mosconi, Cutral Có, Neuquén, Argentina
37
37
No.
37
Result
Win
Record
32–3–2
Opponent
Natalia del Valle Aguirre
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
17 Jul 2015
Location
Club Racing, Teodolina, Santa Fe, Argentina
36
36
No.
36
Result
Loss
Record
31–3–2
Opponent
Érica Farías
Type
SD
Round, time
10
Date
15 Nov 2014
Location
Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Notes
Lost WBC super-lightweight title
35
35
No.
35
Result
Win
Record
31–2–2
Opponent
Lely Luz Florez
Type
TKO
Round, time
7 (10)
Date
11 Oct 2013
Location
Club Atletico Union, Santo Tome, Santa Fe, Argentina
Notes
Won vacant WBC super-lightweight title
34
34
No.
34
Result
Win
Record
30–2–2
Opponent
Calixta Silgado
Type
KO
Round, time
5 (10)
Date
19 Apr 2013
Location
Federación Jujeña de Básquetbol, San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBO featherweight title
33
33
No.
33
Result
Win
Record
29–2–2
Opponent
Dayana Cordero
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
23 Feb 2013
Location
Club Olimpo, Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBO featherweight title
32
32
No.
32
Result
Win
Record
28–2–2
Opponent
Paulina Cardona
Type
TKO
Round, time
4 (10)
Date
22 Dec 2012
Location
Club Sportivo America, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBO featherweight title
31
31
No.
31
Result
Win
Record
27–2–2
Opponent
Migdalia Asprilla
Type
TKO
Round, time
5 (10)
Date
14 Jul 2012
Location
Salón Bomberos Voluntarios, General Villegas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBO featherweight title
30
30
No.
30
Result
Win
Record
26–2–2
Opponent
Diana Ayala
Type
RTD
Round, time
6 (10)
Date
9 Jun 2012
Location
Estadio Pedro Estremador, San Carlos de Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBO featherweight title
29
29
No.
29
Result
Win
Record
25–2–2
Opponent
Simone Da Silva Duarte
Type
KO
Round, time
5 (8)
Date
13 Apr 2012
Location
Polideportivo Municipal, Necochea, Buenos Aires, Argentina
28
28
No.
28
Result
Win
Record
24–2–2
Opponent
Jessica Villafranca
Type
KO
Round, time
5 (10)
Date
5 Jan 2012
Location
Gimnasio Santiago Saigós, San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Notes
Won vacant WBO featherweight title
27
27
No.
27
Result
Win
Record
23–2–2
Opponent
Roxana Beatriz Laborde
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
11 Nov 2011
Location
Club Atletico Lanus, Lanus, Buenos Aires, Argentina
26
26
No.
26
Result
Win
Record
22–2–2
Opponent
Liliana Palmera
Type
RTD
Round, time
5 (10)
Date
12 Aug 2011
Location
Asociación Deportiva Estudiantes, Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
Notes
Won vacant WBA lightweight title
25
25
No.
25
Result
Win
Record
21–2–2
Opponent
Alicia Susana Alegre
Type
TKO
Round, time
6 (6)
Date
13 May 2011
Location
Club Estudiantes, Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
24
24
No.
24
Result
Win
Record
20–2–2
Opponent
Pamela Elizabeth Benavidez
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
9 Apr 2011
Location
Estadio Cubierto Municipal, Dean Funes, Cordoba, Argentina
23
23
No.
23
Result
Loss
Record
19–2–2
Opponent
Mónica Acosta
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
18 Feb 2011
Location
Club Estudiantes, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
Notes
For WBC and vacant WBA female super-lightweight titles
22
22
No.
22
Result
Win
Record
19–1–2
Opponent
Silvia Fernanda Zacarias
Type
KO
Round, time
5 (8)
Date
12 Nov 2010
Location
Club Atletico Union, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina
21
21
No.
21
Result
Win
Record
18–1–2
Opponent
Sonia Edith Paladino
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
24 Sep 2010
Location
Salón Municipal, Villa del Dique, Cordoba, Argentina
20
20
No.
20
Result
Win
Record
17–1–2
Opponent
Maria Eugenia Quiroga
Type
UD
Round, time
6
Date
18 Jun 2010
Location
Club Almirante Brown, San Isidro de Lules, Tucuman, Argentina
19
19
No.
19
Result
Win
Record
16–1–2
Opponent
Antonina Ayala Vazquez
Type
KO
Round, time
2 (6)
Date
10 Apr 2010
Location
Ce.De.M. N° 2, Caseros, Buenos Aires, Argentina
18
18
No.
18
Result
Win
Record
15–1–2
Opponent
Silvia Beatriz Lescano
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
30 Jan 2010
Location
Club Social y Deportivo Peñarol, Guaminí, Buenos Aires, Argentina
17
17
No.
17
Result
Win
Record
14–1–2
Opponent
Natalia del Pilar Burga
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
6 Nov 2009
Location
Asociación Mutual Club El Tala, San Francisco, Cordoba, Argentina
16
16
No.
16
Result
Win
Record
13–1–2
Opponent
Adriana Salles
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
16 May 2009
Location
Palacio Peñarol, Montevideo, Uruguay
15
15
No.
15
Result
Loss
Record
12–1–2
Opponent
Marcela Acuña
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
4 Dec 2008
Location
Estadio Luna Park, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Notes
Lost WBC super-bantamweight title;For WBA super-bantamweight title
14
14
No.
14
Result
Win
Record
12–0–2
Opponent
Michelle Larissa Bonassoli
Type
RTD
Round, time
5 (6)
Date
7 Nov 2008
Location
Polideportivo Corral de Palos, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
13
13
No.
13
Result
Win
Record
11–0–2
Opponent
Maria del Carmen Montiel
Type
UD
Round, time
8
Date
11 Jul 2008
Location
Club Defensores de Villa Lujan, San Miguel, Tucuman, Argentina
12
12
No.
12
Result
Win
Record
10–0–2
Opponent
Adriana Salles
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
4 Aug 2007
Location
Club Atletico Central Argentino, Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBC super-bantamweight title
11
11
No.
11
Result
Draw
Record
9–0–2
Opponent
Jackie Nava
Type
MD
Round, time
10
Date
2 Mar 2007
Location
Super Domo Orfeo, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBC super-bantamweight title
10
10
No.
10
Result
Win
Record
9–0–1
Opponent
Claudia Andrea Lopez
Type
SD
Round, time
8
Date
22 Dec 2006
Location
Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
9
9
No.
9
Result
Win
Record
8–0–1
Opponent
Anays Cecilia Gutierrez Carrillo
Type
UD
Round, time
10
Date
13 Oct 2006
Location
Club Sportivo America, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Notes
Retained WBC super-bantamweight title
8
8
No.
8
Result
Win
Record
7–0–1
Opponent
Jackie Nava
Type
KO
Round, time
8 (10)
Date
20 May 2006
Location
Palenque del Hipodromo, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Notes
Won WBC super-bantamweight title
7
7
No.
7
Result
Win
Record
6–0–1
Opponent
Graciela Baez
Type
TKO
Round, time
1 (4)
Date
7 Apr 2006
Location
Club Pabellon, Alejandro, Cordoba, Argentina
6
6
No.
6
Result
Draw
Record
5–0–1
Opponent
Betina Gabriela Garino
Type
PTS
Round, time
4
Date
24 Mar 2006
Location
La Carlota, Cordoba, Argentina
5
5
No.
5
Result
Win
Record
5–0
Opponent
Betina Gabriela Garino
Type
SD
Round, time
4
Date
17 Feb 2006
Location
E.N.E.T. Nº 1, Laboulaye, Cordoba, Argentina
4
4
No.
4
Result
Win
Record
4–0
Opponent
Maria del Carmen Potenza
Type
TD
Round, time
3 (4)
Date
6 Jan 2006
Location
Anfiteatro Municipal, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
3
3
No.
3
Result
Win
Record
3–0
Opponent
Silvia Raquel Gervasi
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
11 Nov 2005
Location
Hipólito Bouchard, Alejandro, Córdoba, Argentina
2
2
No.
2
Result
Win
Record
2–0
Opponent
Maria del Carmen Montiel
Type
UD
Round, time
4
Date
9 Sep 2005
Location
La Carlota, Córdoba, Argentina
1
1
No.
1
Result
Win
Record
1–0
Opponent
Maria del Carmen Potenza
Type
TKO
Round, time
2 (4)
Date
12 Aug 2005
Location
General Levalle, Córdoba, Argentina
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
38
Win
33–3–2
Lesly Morales
UD
10
8 Apr 2017
Gimnasio Municipal Enrique Mosconi, Cutral Có, Neuquén, Argentina
37
Win
32–3–2
Natalia del Valle Aguirre
UD
6
17 Jul 2015
Club Racing, Teodolina, Santa Fe, Argentina
36
Loss
31–3–2
Érica Farías
SD
10
15 Nov 2014
Plaza de Toros, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Lost WBC super-lightweight title
35
Win
31–2–2
Lely Luz Florez
TKO
7 (10)
11 Oct 2013
Club Atletico Union, Santo Tome, Santa Fe, Argentina
Won vacant WBC super-lightweight title
34
Win
30–2–2
Calixta Silgado
KO
5 (10)
19 Apr 2013
Federación Jujeña de Básquetbol, San Salvador de Jujuy, Jujuy, Argentina
Retained WBO featherweight title
33
Win
29–2–2
Dayana Cordero
UD
10
23 Feb 2013
Club Olimpo, Bahia Blanca, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Retained WBO featherweight title
32
Win
28–2–2
Paulina Cardona
TKO
4 (10)
22 Dec 2012
Club Sportivo America, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Retained WBO featherweight title
31
Win
27–2–2
Migdalia Asprilla
TKO
5 (10)
14 Jul 2012
Salón Bomberos Voluntarios, General Villegas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Retained WBO featherweight title
30
Win
26–2–2
Diana Ayala
RTD
6 (10)
9 Jun 2012
Estadio Pedro Estremador, San Carlos de Bariloche, Rio Negro, Argentina
Retained WBO featherweight title
29
Win
25–2–2
Simone Da Silva Duarte
KO
5 (8)
13 Apr 2012
Polideportivo Municipal, Necochea, Buenos Aires, Argentina
28
Win
24–2–2
Jessica Villafranca
KO
5 (10)
5 Jan 2012
Gimnasio Santiago Saigós, San Antonio de Areco, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Won vacant WBO featherweight title
27
Win
23–2–2
Roxana Beatriz Laborde
UD
6
11 Nov 2011
Club Atletico Lanus, Lanus, Buenos Aires, Argentina
26
Win
22–2–2
Liliana Palmera
RTD
5 (10)
12 Aug 2011
Asociación Deportiva Estudiantes, Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
Won vacant WBA lightweight title
25
Win
21–2–2
Alicia Susana Alegre
TKO
6 (6)
13 May 2011
Club Estudiantes, Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
24
Win
20–2–2
Pamela Elizabeth Benavidez
UD
6
9 Apr 2011
Estadio Cubierto Municipal, Dean Funes, Cordoba, Argentina
23
Loss
19–2–2
Mónica Acosta
UD
10
18 Feb 2011
Club Estudiantes, Santa Rosa, La Pampa, Argentina
For WBC and vacant WBA female super-lightweight titles
22
Win
19–1–2
Silvia Fernanda Zacarias
KO
5 (8)
12 Nov 2010
Club Atletico Union, Santa Fe, Santa Fe, Argentina
21
Win
18–1–2
Sonia Edith Paladino
UD
8
24 Sep 2010
Salón Municipal, Villa del Dique, Cordoba, Argentina
20
Win
17–1–2
Maria Eugenia Quiroga
UD
6
18 Jun 2010
Club Almirante Brown, San Isidro de Lules, Tucuman, Argentina
19
Win
16–1–2
Antonina Ayala Vazquez
KO
2 (6)
10 Apr 2010
Caseros, Buenos Aires, Argentina
18
Win
15–1–2
Silvia Beatriz Lescano
TKO
1 (4)
30 Jan 2010
Club Social y Deportivo Peñarol, Guaminí, Buenos Aires, Argentina
17
Win
14–1–2
Natalia del Pilar Burga
UD
10
6 Nov 2009
Asociación Mutual Club El Tala, San Francisco, Cordoba, Argentina
16
Win
13–1–2
Adriana Salles
UD
10
16 May 2009
Palacio Peñarol, Montevideo, Uruguay
15
Loss
12–1–2
Marcela Acuña
UD
10
4 Dec 2008
Estadio Luna Park, Distrito Federal, Argentina
Lost WBC super-bantamweight title;For WBA super-bantamweight title
14
Win
12–0–2
Michelle Larissa Bonassoli
RTD
5 (6)
7 Nov 2008
Polideportivo Corral de Palos, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
13
Win
11–0–2
Maria del Carmen Montiel
UD
8
11 Jul 2008
Club Defensores de Villa Lujan, San Miguel, Tucuman, Argentina
12
Win
10–0–2
Adriana Salles
UD
10
4 Aug 2007
Club Atletico Central Argentino, Rio Cuarto, Cordoba, Argentina
Retained WBC super-bantamweight title
11
Draw
9–0–2
Jackie Nava
MD
10
2 Mar 2007
Super Domo Orfeo, Cordoba, Cordoba, Argentina
Retained WBC super-bantamweight title
10
Win
9–0–1
Claudia Andrea Lopez
SD
8
22 Dec 2006
Buenos Aires Lawn Tennis Club, Buenos Aires, Distrito Federal, Argentina
9
Win
8–0–1
Anays Cecilia Gutierrez Carrillo
UD
10
13 Oct 2006
Club Sportivo America, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Retained WBC super-bantamweight title
8
Win
7–0–1
Jackie Nava
KO
8 (10)
20 May 2006
Palenque del Hipodromo, Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
Won WBC super-bantamweight title
7
Win
6–0–1
Graciela Baez
TKO
1 (4)
7 Apr 2006
Club Pabellon, Alejandro, Cordoba, Argentina
6
Draw
5–0–1
Betina Gabriela Garino
PTS
4
24 Mar 2006
La Carlota, Cordoba, Argentina
5
Win
5–0
Betina Gabriela Garino
SD
4
17 Feb 2006
Laboulaye, Cordoba, Argentina
4
Win
4–0
Maria del Carmen Potenza
TD
3 (4)
6 Jan 2006
Anfiteatro Municipal, Río Cuarto, Córdoba, Argentina
3
Win
3–0
Silvia Raquel Gervasi
UD
4
11 Nov 2005
Hipólito Bouchard, Alejandro, Córdoba, Argentina
2
Win
2–0
Maria del Carmen Montiel
UD
4
9 Sep 2005
La Carlota, Córdoba, Argentina
1
Win
1–0
Maria del Carmen Potenza
TKO
2 (4)
12 Aug 2005
General Levalle, Córdoba, Argentina
· External links
World boxing titles
World boxing titles
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded byJackie Nava
Preceded byJackie Nava
Sporting positions
Preceded byJackie Nava
Sporting positions
WBC super-bantamweight title 20 May 2006 – 4 December 2008
Sporting positions
Succeeded byMarcela Acuña
VacantTitle last held byLayla McCarter
VacantTitle last held byLayla McCarter
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byLayla McCarter
Sporting positions
WBA lightweight champion 12 August 2011 – 2012Vacated
Sporting positions
VacantTitle next held byCecilia Comunales
VacantTitle last held byJeannine Garside
VacantTitle last held byJeannine Garside
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byJeannine Garside
Sporting positions
WBO featherweight champion 5 January 2012 – 2013Vacated
Sporting positions
VacantTitle next held byAmanda Serrano
VacantTitle last held byMónica Acosta
VacantTitle last held byMónica Acosta
Sporting positions
VacantTitle last held byMónica Acosta
Sporting positions
WBC super-lightweight champion 11 October 2013 – 15 November 2014
Sporting positions
Succeeded byÉrica Farías
Sporting positions
World boxing titles
Preceded byJackie Nava
WBC super-bantamweight title 20 May 2006 – 4 December 2008
Succeeded byMarcela Acuña
VacantTitle last held byLayla McCarter
WBA lightweight champion 12 August 2011 – 2012Vacated
VacantTitle next held byCecilia Comunales
VacantTitle last held byJeannine Garside
WBO featherweight champion 5 January 2012 – 2013Vacated
VacantTitle next held byAmanda Serrano
VacantTitle last held byMónica Acosta
WBC super-lightweight champion 11 October 2013 – 15 November 2014
Succeeded byÉrica Farías

References

  1. La Nación
    https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/murio-alejandra-locomotora-oliveras-a-los-47-anos-habia-sufrido-un-acv-isquemico-nid28072025/
  2. Aire de Santa Fe
    https://www.airedesantafe.com.ar/deportes/la-historia-la-locomotora-oliveras-la-campeona-del-mundo-que-empezo-boxear-escapar-la-violencia-genero-n191803
  3. Infobae
    https://www.infobae.com/deportes/2025/07/28/las-mejores-peleas-y-los-nocauts-mas-recordados-de-la-locomotora-oliveras/
  4. WBAN MEDIA
    http://www.wbanmember.com/boxing-federations-we-get-it-by-sue-tl-fox/
  5. Boxing News 24
    https://www.boxingnews24.com/2013/04/alejandra-oliveras-makes-successful-defense/
  6. theboxingtribune.com
    http://theboxingtribune.com/2014/11/farias-back-on-top-womens-boxing-the-weekly-wrap-up/
  7. Alejandra 'Locomotora' Oliveras, la mujer que peleó dentro y fuera del ring, muere a los 47 años (in Spanish)
    https://www.esdiario.com/chismografo/tendencias/250729/164163/alejandra-locomotora-oliveras.html
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    https://www.infobae.com/teleshow/2024/04/16/la-locomotora-oliveras-fue-contratada-por-el-ministerio-de-seguridad-que-funcion-realizara/
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    https://www.infobae.com/politica/2025/07/28/como-fue-el-paso-por-la-politica-de-alejandra-locomotora-oliveras-tras-alejarse-del-boxeo/
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    https://www.lavoz.com.ar/deportes/y-mas/el-boxeo-argentino-de-luto-murio-locomotora-oliveras-a-los-47-anos/
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