Best fights of Armando Muñíz
Over 8 years as a professional, Armando Muñíz has compiled a 44-14-1 (30) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Armando Muñíz KOs Clyde Gray
On November 19, 1971 Armando Muñíz fought Clyde Gray for the vacant inaugural WBC-NABF and WBC-NABF welterweight titles. Muñíz was 25 years old with a record of 15-0-1, and Gray was 24 with a record of 29-1-1. Muñíz was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Muñíz stopped Clyde Gray via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant titles.
2. Armando Muñíz defeats Hedgemon Lewis
On December 3, 1974 Armando Muñíz faced Hedgemon Lewis in a welterweight bout. Muñíz was 28 years old with a record of 35-8-1, and Lewis was 28 with a record of 51-5. Muñíz was coming off a win, while Lewis was coming off a loss. Muñíz won via unanimous decision.
3. Armando Muñíz loses to José Nápoles via technical decision
On March 30, 1975 Armando Muñíz fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. Muñíz was 28 years old with a record of 36-8-1, and Nápoles was 34 with a record of 79-6. Both Muñíz and Nápoles were on a 2-fight winning streak. Muñíz lost via technical decision. Failed to capture the title.
4. Armando Muñíz draws with Oscar Albarado
On May 6, 1971 Armando Muñíz faced Oscar Albarado. Muñíz was 25 years old with a record of 12-0, and Albarado was 22 with a record of 35-4. Muñíz was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Albarado was coming off a win. The fight ended in a points decision.
5. Armando Muñíz loses to José Nápoles in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 12, 1975 Armando Muñíz fought José Nápoles for the WBC and The Ring welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Muñíz was 29 years old with a record of 36-9-1, and Nápoles was 35 with a record of 80-6. Muñíz was coming off a loss, while Nápoles was on a 3-fight winning streak. Muñíz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nápoles.
6. Armando Muñíz loses to Emile Griffith via unanimous decision
On January 31, 1972 Armando Muñíz faced Emile Griffith in a welterweight bout. Muñíz was 25 years old with a record of 16-0-1, and Griffith was 33 with a record of 71-12. Muñíz was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Griffith was coming off a win. Muñíz lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffith.
7. Armando Muñíz KOs Ernie Lopez
On July 26, 1973 Armando Muñíz faced Ernie Lopez in a welterweight bout. Muñíz was 27 years old with a record of 27-4-1, and Lopez was 27 with a record of 48-10-1. Muñíz was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Lopez was coming off a loss. Muñíz stopped Ernie Lopez via TKO in the 7th round.
8. Armando Muñíz loses to Carlos Palomino in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 27, 1978 Armando Muñíz fought Carlos Palomino for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Muñíz was 32 years old with a record of 44-12-1, and Palomino was 28 with a record of 26-1-3. Muñíz was coming off a win and Palomino was on a 9-fight winning streak. Muñíz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Palomino.
9. Armando Muñíz KOs Antonio Leyva
On March 20, 1977 Armando Muñíz faced Antonio Leyva in a welterweight bout. Muñíz was 30 years old with a record of 40-11-1, and Leyva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muñíz was coming off a loss. Muñíz stopped Antonio Leyva via KO in the 1st round.
10. Armando Muñíz KOs Adolph Pruitt
On December 2, 1972 Armando Muñíz defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Adolph Pruitt. Muñíz was 26 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Pruitt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muñíz was coming off a loss. Muñíz stopped Adolph Pruitt via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.