Best fights of Antonio Nieves
Over 11 years as a professional, Antonio Nieves has compiled a 20-4-2 (11) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Antonio Nieves loses to Naoya Inoue via KO
On September 9, 2017 Antonio Nieves fought Naoya Inoue for the WBO super flyweight title. Nieves was 30 years old with a record of 17-1-2, and Inoue was 24 with a record of 13-0. Nieves was coming off a loss, while Inoue was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Inoue stopped Nieves via retirement in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Antonio Nieves defeats Oscar Mojica
On June 18, 2016 Antonio Nieves fought Oscar Mojica for the vacant WBO-NABO bantamweight title. Nieves was 29 years old with a record of 15-0-1, and Mojica was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Nieves won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Antonio Nieves KOs José Alfredo Rodríguez
On June 8, 2019 Antonio Nieves faced José Alfredo Rodríguez. Nieves was 32 years old with a record of 18-2-2, and Rodríguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was coming off a win. Nieves stopped José Alfredo Rodríguez via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Antonio Nieves KOs Lorenzo Trejo
On November 25, 2015 Antonio Nieves faced Lorenzo Trejo. Nieves was 28 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Trejo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was coming off a win. Nieves stopped Lorenzo Trejo via KO in the 1st round.
5. Antonio Nieves KOs Szilveszter Ajtai
On November 26, 2016 Antonio Nieves faced Szilveszter Ajtai. Nieves was 29 years old with a record of 16-0-2, and Ajtai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves stopped Szilveszter Ajtai via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Antonio Nieves KOs Gabor Molnar
On June 6, 2015 Antonio Nieves faced Gabor Molnar. Nieves was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Molnar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Nieves stopped Gabor Molnar via KO in the 1st round.
7. Antonio Nieves KOs Christian Esquivel
On July 28, 2018 Antonio Nieves faced Christian Esquivel. Nieves was 31 years old with a record of 17-2-2, and Esquivel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was on a 2-fight losing streak. Nieves stopped Christian Esquivel via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Antonio Nieves KOs Adalberto Tapia
On May 17, 2014 Antonio Nieves faced Adalberto Tapia. Nieves was 26 years old with a record of 5-0, and Tapia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Nieves stopped Adalberto Tapia via KO in the 1st round.
9. Antonio Nieves KOs Tibor Nadori
On February 13, 2016 Antonio Nieves faced Tibor Nadori. Nieves was 28 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Nadori was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Nieves stopped Tibor Nadori via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Antonio Nieves KOs Brian Raglin
On November 30, 2013 Antonio Nieves faced Brian Raglin. Nieves was 26 years old with a record of 4-0, and Raglin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nieves was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Nieves stopped Brian Raglin via TKO in the 1st round.