Best fights of Edwin Viruet
Over 14 years as a professional, Edwin Viruet has compiled a 31-6-2 (14) record, including two title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Edwin Viruet loses to Esteban de Jesús via split decision
On October 27, 1978 Edwin Viruet faced Esteban de Jesús in a super lightweight bout. Viruet was 28 years old with a record of 24-3-2, and Jesús was 27 with a record of 53-4. Viruet was coming off a win and Jesús was on a 2-fight winning streak. Viruet lost via split decision. Went the distance with Jesús.
2. Edwin Viruet loses to Roberto Durán in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 17, 1977 Edwin Viruet fought Roberto Durán for the WBA, The Ring, and lineal lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Viruet was 27 years old with a record of 23-2-2, and Durán was 26 with a record of 61-1. Viruet was on a 3-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 30-fight winning streak. Viruet lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Durán.
3. Edwin Viruet loses to Roberto Durán via unanimous decision
On September 30, 1975 Edwin Viruet faced Roberto Durán in a super lightweight bout. Viruet was 25 years old with a record of 20-1-2, and Durán was 24 with a record of 52-1. Viruet was on a 3-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 21-fight winning streak. Viruet lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Durán.
4. Edwin Viruet KOs Alfonso Perez
On October 13, 1979 Edwin Viruet fought Alfonso Perez for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX lightweight title. Viruet was 29 years old with a record of 25-4-2, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Viruet was coming off a win. Viruet stopped Alfonso Perez via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Edwin Viruet KOs Ernest Bing
On February 27, 1982 Edwin Viruet faced Ernest Bing in a super lightweight bout. Viruet was 31 years old with a record of 30-4-2, and Bing was 0 with a record of 0-0. Viruet was on a 6-fight winning streak. Viruet stopped Ernest Bing via KO in the 8th round.
6. Edwin Viruet KOs Derrick Cuttino
On February 5, 1982 Edwin Viruet faced Derrick Cuttino in a super lightweight bout. Viruet was 31 years old with a record of 29-4-2, and Cuttino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Viruet was on a 5-fight winning streak. Viruet stopped Derrick Cuttino via KO in the 8th round.
7. Edwin Viruet KOs Jose Hernandez
On December 12, 1980 Edwin Viruet faced Jose Hernandez in a welterweight bout. Viruet was 30 years old with a record of 27-4-2, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Viruet was on a 3-fight winning streak. Viruet stopped Jose Hernandez via KO in the 8th round.
8. Edwin Viruet KOs Billy Wade
On June 26, 1976 Edwin Viruet faced Billy Wade in a lightweight bout. Viruet was 25 years old with a record of 20-2-2, and Wade was 0 with a record of 0-0. Viruet was coming off a loss. Viruet stopped Billy Wade via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Edwin Viruet KOs Norman Goins
On December 15, 1981 Edwin Viruet faced Norman Goins in a super lightweight bout. Viruet was 31 years old with a record of 28-4-2, and Goins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Viruet was on a 4-fight winning streak. Viruet stopped Norman Goins via KO in the 9th round.
10. Edwin Viruet KOs Guillermo Taco
On April 6, 1972 Edwin Viruet faced Guillermo Taco in a super lightweight bout. Viruet was 21 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Taco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Viruet stopped Guillermo Taco via KO in the 1st round.