Best fights of Carlos Hernandez
Over 17 years as a professional, Carlos Hernandez has compiled a 43-8-1 (24) record, including seven title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Carlos Hernandez loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On May 26, 2001 Carlos Hernandez fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC super featherweight title. Hernandez was 30 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Jr. was 24 with a record of 25-0. Hernandez was on a 8-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Hernandez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
2. Carlos Hernandez loses to Érik Morales via unanimous decision
On July 31, 2004 Carlos Hernandez, the IBF and WBC super featherweight champion, met Érik Morales, the WBC super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Hernandez was 33 years old with a record of 40-3-1, and Morales was 27 with a record of 46-1. Hernandez was on a 7-fight winning streak and Morales was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hernandez lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Morales.
3. Carlos Hernandez defeats Gregorio Vargas
On January 13, 1997 Carlos Hernandez faced Gregorio Vargas in a super featherweight bout. Hernandez was 25 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Vargas was 26 with a record of 34-5-1. Hernandez was coming off a win and Vargas was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hernandez won via majority decision.
