Best fights of Ceferino Garcia
Over 22 years as a professional, Ceferino Garcia compiled a 118-30-14 (74) record, including 20 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ceferino Garcia draws with Henry Armstrong in their 2nd fight
On March 1, 1940 Ceferino Garcia faced Henry Armstrong in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Garcia was 33 years old with a record of 112-25-12, and Armstrong was 27 with a record of 106-13-7. Garcia was on a 11-fight winning streak and Armstrong was on a 8-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
2. Ceferino Garcia loses to Barney Ross via points decision
On September 13, 1935 Ceferino Garcia faced Barney Ross in a welterweight bout. Garcia was 29 years old with a record of 75-19-9, and Ross was 25 with a record of 58-3-3. Garcia was on a 7-fight winning streak and Ross was on a 5-fight winning streak. Garcia lost via points decision. Went the distance with Ross.
3. Ceferino Garcia loses to Barney Ross in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 29, 1935 Ceferino Garcia faced Barney Ross in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Garcia was 29 years old with a record of 78-20-10, and Ross was 25 with a record of 59-3-3. Garcia was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ross was on a 6-fight winning streak. Garcia lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ross.
4. Ceferino Garcia loses to Barney Ross in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On September 23, 1937 Ceferino Garcia fought Barney Ross for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles. It was their third meeting. Garcia was 31 years old with a record of 93-23-12, and Ross was 27 with a record of 71-3-3. Garcia was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ross was on a 18-fight winning streak. Garcia lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ross.