Best fights of Antonio Avelar
Over 12 years as a professional, Antonio Avelar has compiled a 39-13-1 (32) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Antonio Avelar KOs Wilfredo Vázquez
On May 30, 1986 Antonio Avelar faced Wilfredo Vázquez in a flyweight bout. Avelar was 27 years old with a record of 38-12-1, and Vázquez was 25 with a record of 22-2-1. Avelar was coming off a loss, while Vázquez was coming off a win. Avelar stopped Wilfredo Vázquez via TKO in the 8th round.
2. Antonio Avelar KOs Kim Tae-shik
On August 30, 1981 Antonio Avelar defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Kim Tae-shik. Avelar was 23 years old with a record of 28-8-1, and Tae-shik was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was on a 9-fight winning streak. Avelar stopped Kim Tae-shik via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
3. Antonio Avelar KOs Shoji Oguma
On May 12, 1981 Antonio Avelar fought Shoji Oguma for the vacant WBC and The Ring flyweight titles. Avelar was 22 years old with a record of 27-8-1, and Oguma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was on a 8-fight winning streak. Avelar stopped Shoji Oguma via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant titles.
4. Antonio Avelar loses to Miguel Canto via unanimous decision
On February 10, 1979 Antonio Avelar fought Miguel Canto for the WBC and The Ring flyweight titles. Avelar was 20 years old with a record of 19-7-1, and Canto was 31 with a record of 56-4-3. Avelar was coming off a loss, while Canto was on a 23-fight winning streak. Avelar lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Canto.
5. Antonio Avelar KOs Alberto Morales
On August 16, 1980 Antonio Avelar fought Alberto Morales for the vacant WBC-NABF flyweight title. Avelar was 21 years old with a record of 25-8-1, and Morales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was on a 6-fight winning streak. Avelar stopped Alberto Morales via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Antonio Avelar KOs Rocky Mijares
On June 17, 1980 Antonio Avelar faced Rocky Mijares in a flyweight bout. Avelar was 21 years old with a record of 24-8-1, and Mijares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was on a 5-fight winning streak. Avelar stopped Rocky Mijares via KO in the 1st round.
7. Antonio Avelar KOs Rocky Mijares in their 2nd fight
On October 18, 1980 Antonio Avelar faced Rocky Mijares in a flyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Avelar was 22 years old with a record of 26-8-1, and Mijares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was on a 7-fight winning streak. Avelar stopped Rocky Mijares via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Antonio Avelar KOs Ali Solis
On February 4, 1986 Antonio Avelar faced Ali Solis in a flyweight bout. Avelar was 27 years old with a record of 37-11-1, and Solis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was on a 4-fight winning streak. Avelar stopped Ali Solis via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Antonio Avelar KOs Alfredo Hernandez
On January 1, 1980 Antonio Avelar faced Alfredo Hernandez in a flyweight bout. Avelar was 21 years old with a record of 21-8-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was on a 2-fight winning streak. Avelar stopped Alfredo Hernandez via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Antonio Avelar KOs Adelaido Galindo
On December 1, 1979 Antonio Avelar faced Adelaido Galindo in a flyweight bout. Avelar was 21 years old with a record of 20-8-1, and Galindo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avelar was coming off a win. Avelar stopped Adelaido Galindo via TKO in the 3rd round.