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 top 10 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 WBA, The Ring, 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.
5. Éder Jofre KOs Katsutoshi Aoki
On April 4, 1963 Éder Jofre defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Katsutoshi Aoki. Jofre was 27 years old with a record of 44-0-3, and Aoki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jofre was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Jofre stopped Katsutoshi Aoki via KO in the 3rd round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Éder Jofre loses to Fighting Harada in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 31, 1966 Éder Jofre fought Fighting Harada for the undisputed bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Jofre was 30 years old with a record of 47-1-4, and Harada was 23 with a record of 42-3. Harada was on a 11-fight winning streak. Jofre lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Harada.
7. Éder Jofre KOs Bernardo Caraballo
On November 27, 1964 Éder Jofre defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Bernardo Caraballo. Jofre was 28 years old with a record of 46-0-3, and Caraballo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jofre was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak. Jofre stopped Bernardo Caraballo via KO in the 7th round. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Éder Jofre KOs Johnny Jamito
On May 18, 1963 Éder Jofre defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Johnny Jamito. Jofre was 27 years old with a record of 45-0-3, and Jamito was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jofre was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Jofre stopped Johnny Jamito via TKO in the 12th round. Retained the undisputed title.
9. Éder Jofre KOs Ramon Arias
On August 19, 1961 Éder Jofre defended his NBA and The Ring bantamweight titles against Ramon Arias. Jofre was 25 years old with a record of 39-0-3, and Arias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jofre was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Jofre stopped Ramon Arias via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
10. Éder Jofre KOs José Medel
On August 18, 1960 Éder Jofre faced José Medel in a bantamweight bout. Jofre was 24 years old with a record of 32-0-3, and Medel was 22 with a record of 43-16-3. Jofre was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Medel was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jofre stopped José Medel via KO in the 10th round.