Best fights of Danny Lopez
Over 19 years as a professional, Danny Lopez has compiled a 23-6 (20) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Danny Lopez KOs Roberto Castañón
On March 10, 1979 Danny Lopez defended his WBC featherweight title against Roberto Castañón. Lopez was 26 years old with a record of 20-3, and Castañón was 26 with a record of 29-0. Lopez was on a 15-fight winning streak and Castañón was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Roberto Castañón via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. Danny Lopez KOs Rubén Olivares
On December 4, 1975 Danny Lopez faced Rubén Olivares in a featherweight bout. Lopez was 23 years old with a record of 8-3, and Olivares was 28 with a record of 80-6-1. Lopez was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Olivares was coming off a loss. Lopez stopped Rubén Olivares via KO in the 7th round.
3. Danny Lopez loses to Salvador Sánchez in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 21, 1980 Danny Lopez fought Salvador Sánchez for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 23-4, and Sánchez was 21 with a record of 35-1-1. Lopez was coming off a loss, while Sánchez was on a 15-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Lopez via TKO in the 14th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 14th round.
4. Danny Lopez KOs Jose Caba
On September 25, 1979 Danny Lopez defended his WBC and The Ring featherweight titles against Jose Caba. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 22-3, and Caba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 17-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Jose Caba via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
5. Danny Lopez loses to Salvador Sánchez via KO
On February 2, 1980 Danny Lopez defended his WBC and The Ring featherweight titles against Salvador Sánchez. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 23-3, and Sánchez was 21 with a record of 33-1-1. Lopez was on a 18-fight winning streak and Sánchez was on a 13-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Lopez via TKO in the 13th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 13th round.
6. Danny Lopez KOs Juan Malvarez
On September 15, 1978 Danny Lopez defended his WBC featherweight title against Juan Malvarez. Lopez was 26 years old with a record of 18-3, and Malvarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 13-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Juan Malvarez via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Danny Lopez KOs Jose De Paula
On April 23, 1978 Danny Lopez defended his WBC featherweight title against Jose De Paula. Lopez was 25 years old with a record of 17-3, and Paula was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 12-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Jose De Paula via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Danny Lopez KOs David Kotey in their 2nd fight
On February 15, 1978 Danny Lopez defended his WBC featherweight title against David Kotey. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 25 years old with a record of 16-3, and Kotey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 11-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped David Kotey via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
9. Danny Lopez KOs Mike Ayala
On June 17, 1979 Danny Lopez defended his WBC and The Ring featherweight titles against Mike Ayala. Lopez was 26 years old with a record of 21-3, and Ayala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 16-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Mike Ayala via KO in the 15th round. Defended the titles.
10. Danny Lopez stops José Torres
On September 13, 1977 Danny Lopez defended his WBC featherweight title against José Torres. Lopez was 25 years old with a record of 15-3, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 10-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped José Torres via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.