Best fights of Celestino Caballero
Over 16 years as a professional, Celestino Caballero has compiled a 37-6 (24) record, including 26 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Celestino Caballero defeats Jonathan Victor Barros
On October 14, 2011 Celestino Caballero fought Jonathan Victor Barros for the WBA (Regular) featherweight title. Caballero was 35 years old with a record of 34-4, and Barros was 27 with a record of 33-1-1. Caballero was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Barros was on a 5-fight winning streak. Caballero won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Celestino Caballero stops Lorenzo Parra
On June 7, 2008 Celestino Caballero defended his WBA super bantamweight title against Lorenzo Parra. Caballero was 31 years old with a record of 28-2, and Parra was 29 with a record of 29-1. Caballero was on a 9-fight winning streak and Parra was coming off a win. Caballero stopped Lorenzo Parra via retirement in the 11th round. Defended the title.
3. Celestino Caballero defeats Jeffrey Mathebula
On April 30, 2009 Celestino Caballero defended his WBA (Unified) and IBF super bantamweight titles against Jeffrey Mathebula. Caballero was 32 years old with a record of 31-2, and Mathebula was 29 with a record of 22-1-2. Caballero was on a 12-fight winning streak and Mathebula was on a 7-fight winning streak. Caballero won via split decision. Defended the titles.
4. Celestino Caballero KOs Somsak Sithchatchawal
On October 4, 2006 Celestino Caballero fought Somsak Sithchatchawal for the vacant WBA super bantamweight title. Caballero was 30 years old with a record of 24-2, and Sithchatchawal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Caballero was on a 5-fight winning streak. Caballero stopped Somsak Sithchatchawal via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
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On February 17, 2005 Celestino Caballero faced Daniel Ponce de Le贸n in a super bantamweight bout. Caballero was 28 years old with a record of 20-2, and Le贸n was 24 with a record of 24-0. Caballero was coming off a win and Le贸n was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Caballero won via unanimous decision.
6. Celestino Caballero KOs Elvis Mejia
On September 18, 2008 Celestino Caballero defended his WBA super bantamweight title against Elvis Mejia. Caballero was 32 years old with a record of 29-2, and Mejia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Caballero was on a 10-fight winning streak. Caballero stopped Elvis Mejia via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Celestino Caballero KOs Jimmy Aburto
On November 30, 2013 Celestino Caballero fought Jimmy Aburto for the vacant WBC Latino featherweight title. Caballero was 37 years old with a record of 36-5, and Aburto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Caballero was coming off a loss. Caballero stopped Jimmy Aburto via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Celestino Caballero KOs Steve Molitor
On November 21, 2008 Celestino Caballero defended his WBA (Unified) super bantamweight title against Steve Molitor. Caballero was 32 years old with a record of 30-2, and Molitor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Caballero was on a 11-fight winning streak. Caballero stopped Steve Molitor via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Celestino Caballero defeats Daud Yordan
On April 10, 2010 Celestino Caballero faced Daud Yordan in a super bantamweight bout. Caballero was 33 years old with a record of 33-2, and Yordan was 22 with a record of 25-0. Caballero was on a 14-fight winning streak and Yordan was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Caballero won via unanimous decision.
10. Celestino Caballero KOs Roberto Bonilla
On February 4, 2006 Celestino Caballero defended his WBA interim super bantamweight title against Roberto Bonilla. Caballero was 29 years old with a record of 23-2, and Bonilla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Caballero was on a 4-fight winning streak. Caballero stopped Roberto Bonilla via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.