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Carlos Palomino

Carlos Palomino

Boxing record: 31-4-3 (19)
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San Luis Río Colorado, Sonora, Mexico

Best fights of Carlos Palomino

Over 26 years as a professional, Carlos Palomino has compiled a 31-4-3 (19) record, including nine title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Carlos Palomino KOs John H. Stracey

    On June 22, 1976 Carlos Palomino fought John H. Stracey for the The Ring, WBC, and lineal welterweight titles. Palomino was 26 years old with a record of 19-1-3, and Stracey was 25 with a record of 44-3-1. Palomino was on a 2-fight winning streak and Stracey was on a 10-fight winning streak. Palomino stopped John H. Stracey via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.

  2. 2. Carlos Palomino KOs Dave Boy Green

    On June 14, 1977 Carlos Palomino defended his The Ring, WBC, and lineal welterweight titles against Dave Boy Green. Palomino was 27 years old with a record of 21-1-3, and Green was 24 with a record of 24-0. Palomino was on a 4-fight winning streak and Green was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Palomino stopped Dave Boy Green via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.

  3. 3. Carlos Palomino loses to Wilfred Benítez via split decision

    On January 14, 1979 Carlos Palomino defended his The Ring, WBC, and lineal welterweight titles against Wilfred Benítez. Palomino was 29 years old with a record of 27-1-3, and Benítez was 20 with a record of 36-0-1. Palomino was on a 10-fight winning streak and Benítez was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Palomino lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Benítez.