Best fights of Éder Jofre
Over 20 years as a professional, Éder Jofre compiled a 72-2-4 (50) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Éder Jofre defeats José Legrá
On May 5, 1973 Éder Jofre fought José Legrá for the WBC featherweight title. Jofre was 37 years old with a record of 61-2-4, and Legrá was 30 with a record of 128-9-4. Jofre was on a 14-fight winning streak and Legrá was on a 2-fight winning streak. Jofre won via majority decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Éder Jofre KOs Vicente Saldívar
On October 21, 1973 Éder Jofre defended his WBC and lineal featherweight titles against Vicente Saldívar. Jofre was 37 years old with a record of 64-2-4, and Saldívar was 30 with a record of 37-2. Jofre was on a 17-fight winning streak and Saldívar was coming off a win. Jofre stopped Vicente Saldívar via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
3. Éder Jofre KOs José Medel in their 2nd fight
On September 11, 1962 Éder Jofre defended his The Ring, WBA, and lineal bantamweight titles against José Medel. It was their second meeting. Jofre was 26 years old with a record of 43-0-3, and Medel was 24 with a record of 52-17-4. Jofre was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Medel was on a 7-fight winning streak. Jofre stopped José Medel via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
4. Éder Jofre loses to Fighting Harada via split decision
On May 18, 1965 Éder Jofre defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Fighting Harada. Jofre was 29 years old with a record of 47-0-3, and Harada was 22 with a record of 38-3. Jofre was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak and Harada was on a 7-fight winning streak. Jofre lost via split decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Harada.