Best fights of Carlos Rios
Over 22 years as a professional, Carlos Rios has compiled a 53-11-3 (34) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carlos Rios defeats Esteban de Jesus Morales
On January 29, 2000 Carlos Rios fought Esteban de Jesus Morales for the vacant South American featherweight title. Rios was 28 years old with a record of 47-3-2, and Morales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Carlos Rios KOs Guillermo Enrique Navarro
On May 14, 1999 Carlos Rios faced Guillermo Enrique Navarro. Rios was 28 years old with a record of 44-3-1, and Navarro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was coming off a loss. Rios stopped Guillermo Enrique Navarro via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Carlos Rios KOs Vicente Luis Burgo
On April 28, 2001 Carlos Rios faced Vicente Luis Burgo. Rios was 30 years old with a record of 49-6-2, and Burgo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rios stopped Vicente Luis Burgo via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Carlos Rios KOs Diego Felipe Jaurena
On April 6, 2002 Carlos Rios faced Diego Felipe Jaurena. Rios was 30 years old with a record of 50-8-2, and Jaurena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rios stopped Diego Felipe Jaurena via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Carlos Rios loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On February 17, 1999 Carlos Rios fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC super featherweight title. Rios was 27 years old with a record of 44-2-1, and Jr. was 21 with a record of 19-0. Rios was coming off a win and Jr. was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Rios lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
6. Carlos Rios KOs Armando Juan Reyes
On May 3, 1997 Carlos Rios faced Armando Juan Reyes. Rios was 26 years old with a record of 37-0-1, and Reyes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Rios stopped Armando Juan Reyes via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Carlos Rios KOs Roberto Schonning in their 2nd fight
On November 11, 1995 Carlos Rios faced Roberto Schonning. It was their second meeting. Rios was 24 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and Schonning was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Rios stopped Roberto Schonning via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Carlos Rios KOs Miguel Angel Albarado in their 3rd fight
On October 14, 1995 Carlos Rios faced Miguel Angel Albarado. It was their third meeting. Rios was 24 years old with a record of 27-0-1, and Albarado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Rios stopped Miguel Angel Albarado via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Carlos Rios KOs Sergio Rafael Liendo
On May 11, 1996 Carlos Rios faced Sergio Rafael Liendo. Rios was 25 years old with a record of 31-0-1, and Liendo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Rios stopped Sergio Rafael Liendo via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Carlos Rios KOs Carlos Uribe
On June 22, 1996 Carlos Rios faced Carlos Uribe. Rios was 25 years old with a record of 32-0-1, and Uribe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rios was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Rios stopped Carlos Uribe via TKO in the 3rd round.