Best fights of Carlos Gerena
Over 10 years as a professional, Carlos Gerena has compiled a 38-6 (30) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carlos Gerena KOs Juan Manuel Chavez
On December 5, 1998 Carlos Gerena defended his WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title against Juan Manuel Chavez. Gerena was 27 years old with a record of 30-2, and Chavez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gerena stopped Juan Manuel Chavez via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
2. Carlos Gerena KOs Adan Casillas
On September 19, 1998 Carlos Gerena fought Adan Casillas for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title. Gerena was 27 years old with a record of 29-2, and Casillas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was coming off a win. Gerena stopped Adan Casillas via KO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Carlos Gerena loses to Genaro Hernández via unanimous decision
On May 16, 1998 Carlos Gerena fought Genaro Hernández for the WBC super featherweight title. Gerena was 27 years old with a record of 28-1, and Hernández was 32 with a record of 37-1-1. Gerena was on a 15-fight winning streak and Hernández was on a 5-fight winning streak. Gerena lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hernández.
4. Carlos Gerena defeats Jose Manjarrez
On January 30, 1999 Carlos Gerena defended his WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title against Jose Manjarrez. Gerena was 28 years old with a record of 31-2, and Manjarrez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gerena won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Carlos Gerena loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via KO
On September 11, 1999 Carlos Gerena fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC super featherweight title. Gerena was 28 years old with a record of 34-2, and Jr. was 22 with a record of 21-0. Gerena was on a 6-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Gerena via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Carlos Gerena KOs Luis Antonio Martinez
On August 22, 1998 Carlos Gerena faced Luis Antonio Martinez. Gerena was 27 years old with a record of 28-2, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was coming off a loss. Gerena stopped Luis Antonio Martinez via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Carlos Gerena KOs Tony Rios
On June 19, 1997 Carlos Gerena faced Tony Rios. Gerena was 26 years old with a record of 24-1, and Rios was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was on a 11-fight winning streak. Gerena stopped Tony Rios via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Carlos Gerena KOs Angel Adame
On November 23, 1996 Carlos Gerena faced Angel Adame. Gerena was 25 years old with a record of 20-1, and Adame was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was on a 7-fight winning streak. Gerena stopped Angel Adame via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Carlos Gerena KOs Antonio Oscar Salas
On May 2, 1999 Carlos Gerena faced Antonio Oscar Salas. Gerena was 28 years old with a record of 32-2, and Salas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gerena stopped Antonio Oscar Salas via TKO in the 6th round.
10. Carlos Gerena KOs Jose Espanol
On February 27, 1997 Carlos Gerena faced Jose Espanol. Gerena was 26 years old with a record of 21-1, and Espanol was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gerena was on a 8-fight winning streak. Gerena stopped Jose Espanol via KO in the 2nd round.