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 best fights.
1. Celestino Caballero defeats Jonathan Victor Barros
On October 14, 2011 Celestino Caballero fought Jonathan Victor Barros for the vacant 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. Won the vacant title.
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 IBF and WBA (Unified) 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.