Best fights of Antonio Cervantes

Over 20 years as a professional, Antonio Cervantes has compiled a 67-12-1 (37) record, including 23 title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Antonio Cervantes stops Nicolino Locche in their 2nd fight

   On March 17, 1973 Antonio Cervantes defended his The Ring and WBA super lightweight titles against Nicolino Locche. It was their second meeting. Cervantes was 27 years old with a record of 36-9-1, and Locche was 33 with a record of 110-3-14. Cervantes was on a 5-fight winning streak and Locche was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Nicolino Locche via retirement in the 10th round. Defended the titles.

2. 2. Antonio Cervantes defeats Esteban de Jesús

   On May 17, 1975 Antonio Cervantes defended his The Ring and WBA super lightweight titles against Esteban de Jesús. Cervantes was 29 years old with a record of 47-9-1, and Jesús was 23 with a record of 45-2. Cervantes was on a 16-fight winning streak and Jesús was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cervantes won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.

3. 3. Antonio Cervantes loses to Wilfred Benítez via split decision

   On March 6, 1976 Antonio Cervantes defended his The Ring and WBA super lightweight titles against Wilfred Benítez. Cervantes was 30 years old with a record of 50-9-1, and Benítez was 17 with a record of 25-0. Cervantes was on a 19-fight winning streak and Benítez was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Cervantes lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Benítez.