Roger Andrés Gutiérrez Cuevas, known in the boxing world as “The Kid,” was born on April 11, 1995, in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Raised in a region passionate about boxing, Gutiérrez discovered his calling in the sport at a young age and made his professional debut at just 18 years old on October 19, 2013, securing a unanimous decision victory over Alexander Ponce. Driven by personal loss—including the passing of his parents early in his career—he remained determined. Motivated especially by his late mother, he persevered through adversity and committed himself fully to achieving his dream of becoming a world champion.
Gutiérrez built his early professional record steadily, amassing a series of victories through a combination of technical skill and punching power. In 2021, at the age of 25, he ascended to global prominence by capturing the WBA super-featherweight (Regular) title with a hard-fought unanimous decision against René Alvarado in Dallas. In that bout, he notably knocked Alvarado down three times and fulfilled the promise he had made to his late mother. This victory thrust him into the spotlight and marked the high point of his early career.
Following his ascension to world champion, Gutiérrez remained an active force in the lightweight and super-featherweight divisions. Over the span of his career, he has compiled a professional record that includes 29 wins (with 22 knockouts), 6 losses, and 1 draw. His strong knockout rate underscores both his striking capability and competitive consistency. Throughout, he has continued to embody the resilience and passion that defined his youthful entry into the sport—championing not only his personal ambitions but also serving as a symbol of inspiration for aspiring boxers back home in Maracaibo.