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 top 10 best fights.
1. Antonio Cervantes stops Nicolino Locche in their 2nd fight
On March 17, 1973 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring 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. Antonio Cervantes defeats Esteban de Jesús
On May 17, 1975 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring 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. Antonio Cervantes loses to Wilfred Benítez via split decision
On March 6, 1976 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring 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.
4. Antonio Cervantes KOs Victor Ortiz
On July 27, 1974 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Victor Ortiz. Cervantes was 28 years old with a record of 44-9-1, and Ortiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cervantes was on a 13-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Victor Ortiz via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
5. Antonio Cervantes KOs Tongta Kiatvayupakdi
On April 28, 1978 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA super lightweight title against Tongta Kiatvayupakdi. Cervantes was 32 years old with a record of 58-10-1, and Kiatvayupakdi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cervantes was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Tongta Kiatvayupakdi via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Antonio Cervantes KOs Miguel Montilla in their 2nd fight
On March 29, 1980 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Miguel Montilla. It was their second meeting. Cervantes was 34 years old with a record of 62-10-1, and Montilla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cervantes was on a 12-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Miguel Montilla via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
7. Antonio Cervantes KOs Alfonso Frazer in their 2nd fight
On May 19, 1973 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Alfonso Frazer. It was their second meeting. Cervantes was 27 years old with a record of 38-9-1, and Frazer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cervantes was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Alfonso Frazer via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
8. Antonio Cervantes KOs Carlos Maria Gimenez
On September 8, 1973 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Carlos Maria Gimenez. Cervantes was 27 years old with a record of 40-9-1, and Gimenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cervantes was on a 9-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Carlos Maria Gimenez via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
9. Antonio Cervantes KOs Norman Sekgapane
On August 26, 1978 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA super lightweight title against Norman Sekgapane. Cervantes was 32 years old with a record of 59-10-1, and Sekgapane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cervantes was on a 9-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Norman Sekgapane via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
10. Antonio Cervantes KOs Chang-Kil Lee
On March 2, 1974 Antonio Cervantes defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Chang-Kil Lee. Cervantes was 28 years old with a record of 42-9-1, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cervantes was on a 11-fight winning streak. Cervantes stopped Chang-Kil Lee via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.