Best fights of Agapito Sánchez
Over 16 years as a professional, Agapito Sánchez has compiled a 36-11-3 (18) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Agapito Sánchez KOs Oscar Larios
On October 23, 1998 Agapito Sánchez fought Oscar Larios for the vacant WBO InterContinental super bantamweight title. Sánchez was 28 years old with a record of 22-9-2, and Larios was 21 with a record of 29-1-1. Sánchez stopped Oscar Larios via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Agapito Sánchez draws with Manny Pacquiao
On November 10, 2001 Agapito Sánchez, the IBF super bantamweight champion, met Manny Pacquiao, the IBF super bantamweight champion, in a title unification fight. Sánchez was 31 years old with a record of 31-9-2, and Pacquiao was 22 with a record of 33-2. The fight ended in a technical decision.
3. Agapito Sánchez loses to Marco Antonio Barrera via unanimous decision
On August 22, 1995 Agapito Sánchez fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBO super bantamweight title. Sánchez was 25 years old with a record of 17-4-2, and Barrera was 21 with a record of 37-0. Sánchez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Barrera.
4. Agapito Sánchez loses to Freddie Norwood via unanimous decision
On August 8, 1997 Agapito Sánchez fought Freddie Norwood for the vacant IBA Continental featherweight title. Sánchez was 27 years old with a record of 20-7-2, and Norwood was 27 with a record of 27-0-1. Sánchez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Norwood.