Best fights of Carlos Monzón
Over 14 years as a professional, Carlos Monzón compiled a 87-3-9 (59) record, including 20 title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Carlos Monzón KOs Nino Benvenuti in their 2nd fight
On May 8, 1971 Carlos Monzón defended the undisputed middleweight title against Nino Benvenuti. It was their second meeting. Monzón was 28 years old with a record of 71-3-9, and Benvenuti was 33 with a record of 82-6-1. Monzón was on a 15-fight winning streak, while Benvenuti was on a 2-fight losing streak. Monzón stopped Nino Benvenuti via TKO in the 3rd round. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Carlos Monzón KOs Nino Benvenuti
On November 7, 1970 Carlos Monzón fought Nino Benvenuti for the undisputed middleweight title. Monzón was 28 years old with a record of 67-3-9, and Benvenuti was 32 with a record of 82-4-1. Monzón was on a 11-fight winning streak and Benvenuti was on a 2-fight winning streak. Monzón stopped Nino Benvenuti via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.
3. Carlos Monzón stops José Nápoles
On February 9, 1974 Carlos Monzón defended the undisputed middleweight title against José Nápoles. Monzón was 31 years old with a record of 81-3-9, and Nápoles was 33 with a record of 77-5. Monzón was on a 25-fight winning streak and Nápoles was on a 12-fight winning streak. Monzón stopped José Nápoles via retirement in the 7th round. Retained the undisputed title.
4. Carlos Monzón KOs Emile Griffith
On September 25, 1971 Carlos Monzón defended the undisputed middleweight title against Emile Griffith. Monzón was 29 years old with a record of 72-3-9, and Griffith was 33 with a record of 70-11. Monzón was on a 16-fight winning streak and Griffith was on a 10-fight winning streak. Monzón stopped Emile Griffith via TKO in the 14th round. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Carlos Monzón defeats Rodrigo Valdez in their 2nd fight
On July 30, 1977 Carlos Monzón defended the undisputed middleweight title against Rodrigo Valdez. It was their second meeting. Monzón was 34 years old with a record of 86-3-9, and Valdez was 31 with a record of 59-5-2. Monzón was on a 30-fight winning streak and Valdez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Monzón won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Carlos Monzón defeats Rodrigo Valdez
On June 26, 1976 Carlos Monzón met Rodrigo Valdez in an undisputed middleweight title unification fight. Monzón was 33 years old with a record of 85-3-9, and Valdez was 30 with a record of 57-4-2. Monzón was on a 29-fight winning streak and Valdez was on a 27-fight winning streak. Monzón won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
7. Carlos Monzón defeats Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight
On June 2, 1973 Carlos Monzón defended the undisputed middleweight title against Emile Griffith. It was their second meeting. Monzón was 30 years old with a record of 79-3-9, and Griffith was 35 with a record of 76-13-1. Monzón was on a 23-fight winning streak. Monzón won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Carlos Monzón KOs Denny Moyer
On March 4, 1972 Carlos Monzón defended the undisputed middleweight title against Denny Moyer. Monzón was 29 years old with a record of 74-3-9, and Moyer was 32 with a record of 83-22-4. Monzón was on a 18-fight winning streak and Moyer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Monzón stopped Denny Moyer via TKO in the 5th round. Retained the undisputed title.