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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. Ceferino Garcia KOs Kid Azteca in their 3rd fight
On July 17, 1936 Ceferino Garcia faced Kid Azteca in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Garcia was 29 years old with a record of 82-22-11, and Azteca was 23 with a record of 73-13-6. Garcia was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Azteca was coming off a loss. Garcia stopped Kid Azteca via KO in the 5th round.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Ceferino Garcia KOs Fred Apostoli
On October 2, 1939 Ceferino Garcia fought Fred Apostoli for the vacant NYSAC middleweight title. Garcia was 33 years old with a record of 110-25-12, and Apostoli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was on a 9-fight winning streak. Garcia stopped Fred Apostoli via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Ceferino Garcia KOs Glen Lee in their 3rd fight
On December 23, 1939 Ceferino Garcia defended his NYSAC middleweight title against Glen Lee. It was their third meeting. Garcia was 33 years old with a record of 111-25-12, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was on a 10-fight winning streak. Garcia stopped Glen Lee via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
8. Ceferino Garcia loses to Henry Armstrong via unanimous decision
On November 25, 1938 Ceferino Garcia fought Henry Armstrong for the NBA and The Ring welterweight titles. Garcia was 32 years old with a record of 101-24-12, and Armstrong was 25 with a record of 91-12-7. Garcia was on a 8-fight winning streak and Armstrong was on a 39-fight winning streak. Garcia lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Armstrong.
9. Ceferino Garcia KOs Baby Joe Gans in their 2nd fight
On March 26, 1935 Ceferino Garcia defended his USA California State welterweight title against Baby Joe Gans. It was their second meeting. Garcia was 28 years old with a record of 67-18-9, and Gans was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia was coming off a loss. Garcia stopped Baby Joe Gans via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Ceferino Garcia KOs Ray Acosta
On December 18, 1936 Ceferino Garcia faced Ray Acosta. Garcia was 30 years old with a record of 85-22-12, and Acosta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Garcia stopped Ray Acosta via KO in the 1st round.