Best fights of Enrique Ornelas
Over 15 years as a professional, Enrique Ornelas has compiled a 34-9 (22) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Enrique Ornelas stops Bronco McKart in their 2nd fight
On December 7, 2007 Enrique Ornelas fought Bronco McKart for the WBC-NABF middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Ornelas was 27 years old with a record of 25-4, and McKart was 36 with a record of 51-7. Ornelas was on a 2-fight losing streak, while McKart was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ornelas stopped Bronco McKart via retirement in the 5th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Enrique Ornelas loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision
On December 2, 2009 Enrique Ornelas faced Bernard Hopkins in a middleweight bout. Ornelas was 29 years old with a record of 29-5, and Hopkins was 44 with a record of 49-5-1. Both Ornelas and Hopkins were coming off a win. Ornelas lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hopkins.
3. Enrique Ornelas KOs Heriberto Gutierrez
On December 17, 2011 Enrique Ornelas faced Heriberto Gutierrez in a super middleweight bout. Ornelas was 31 years old with a record of 32-7, and Gutierrez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ornelas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ornelas stopped Heriberto Gutierrez via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Enrique Ornelas KOs Daryl Salmon
On July 4, 2008 Enrique Ornelas faced Daryl Salmon in a middleweight bout. Ornelas was 27 years old with a record of 27-4, and Salmon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ornelas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ornelas stopped Daryl Salmon via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Enrique Ornelas KOs Anthony Bartinelli
On September 21, 2002 Enrique Ornelas fought Anthony Bartinelli for the vacant WBC Youth super middleweight title. Ornelas was 22 years old with a record of 12-0, and Bartinelli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ornelas was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Ornelas stopped Anthony Bartinelli via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Enrique Ornelas KOs Julius Fogle
On April 22, 2010 Enrique Ornelas faced Julius Fogle in a middleweight bout. Ornelas was 29 years old with a record of 29-6, and Fogle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ornelas was coming off a loss. Ornelas stopped Julius Fogle via KO in the 4th round.
7. Enrique Ornelas stops Norberto Bravo
On February 22, 2008 Enrique Ornelas defended his WBC-NABF middleweight title against Norberto Bravo. Ornelas was 27 years old with a record of 26-4, and Bravo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ornelas was coming off a win. Ornelas stopped Norberto Bravo via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.
8. Enrique Ornelas loses to Marco Antonio Rubio via split decision
On October 18, 2008 Enrique Ornelas faced Marco Antonio Rubio in a middleweight bout. Ornelas was 28 years old with a record of 28-4, and Rubio was 28 with a record of 42-4-1. Ornelas was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rubio was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ornelas lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rubio.
9. Enrique Ornelas KOs Roberto Baro
On July 30, 2009 Enrique Ornelas faced Roberto Baro in a middleweight bout. Ornelas was 28 years old with a record of 28-5, and Baro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ornelas was coming off a loss. Ornelas stopped Roberto Baro via KO in the 4th round.
10. Enrique Ornelas KOs Raul Munoz
On August 18, 2006 Enrique Ornelas faced Raul Munoz in a super middleweight bout. Ornelas was 25 years old with a record of 24-2, and Munoz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ornelas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ornelas stopped Raul Munoz via TKO in the 1st round.