Best fights of Ernie Lopez
Over 24 years as a professional, Ernie Lopez compiled a 48-13-1 (24) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ernie Lopez KOs Hedgemon Lewis in their 3rd fight
On October 4, 1969 Ernie Lopez faced Hedgemon Lewis in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Lopez was 24 years old with a record of 37-6-1, and Lewis was 23 with a record of 28-1. Lopez was coming off a loss, while Lewis was on a 6-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Hedgemon Lewis via TKO in the 10th round.
2. Ernie Lopez defeats Oscar Albarado
On October 28, 1971 Ernie Lopez faced Oscar Albarado in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 26 years old with a record of 44-8-1, and Albarado was 23 with a record of 38-4-1. Lopez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Albarado was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lopez won via unanimous decision.
3. Ernie Lopez loses to José Nápoles via KO
On February 14, 1970 Ernie Lopez fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. Lopez was 24 years old with a record of 38-6-1, and Nápoles was 29 with a record of 62-4. Lopez was coming off a win and Nápoles was on a 17-fight winning streak. Nápoles stopped Lopez via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 15th round.
4. Ernie Lopez loses to Emile Griffith via majority decision
On May 3, 1971 Ernie Lopez faced Emile Griffith in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 25 years old with a record of 42-7-1, and Griffith was 33 with a record of 68-11. Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Griffith was on a 8-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Griffith.
5. Ernie Lopez loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 30, 1972 Ernie Lopez faced Emile Griffith in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 26 years old with a record of 46-8-1, and Griffith was 34 with a record of 73-12. Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak and Griffith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffith.
6. Ernie Lopez loses to Hedgemon Lewis in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 10, 1969 Ernie Lopez faced Hedgemon Lewis in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 23 years old with a record of 37-5-1, and Lewis was 23 with a record of 27-1. Lopez was on a 6-fight winning streak and Lewis was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lopez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lewis.
7. Ernie Lopez KOs Hedgemon Lewis
On July 18, 1968 Ernie Lopez faced Hedgemon Lewis in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 22 years old with a record of 32-5-1, and Lewis was 22 with a record of 22-0. Lopez was coming off a win and Lewis was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Hedgemon Lewis via TKO in the 9th round.
8. Ernie Lopez loses to José Nápoles in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 28, 1973 Ernie Lopez fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 48-9-1, and Nápoles was 32 with a record of 74-5. Lopez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nápoles was on a 9-fight winning streak. Nápoles stopped Lopez via KO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
9. Ernie Lopez KOs Brad Silas
On February 18, 1969 Ernie Lopez faced Brad Silas in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 23 years old with a record of 35-5-1, and Silas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lopez stopped Brad Silas via KO in the 1st round.
10. Ernie Lopez KOs Jose Luis Baltazar
On November 10, 1972 Ernie Lopez faced Jose Luis Baltazar in a welterweight bout. Lopez was 27 years old with a record of 47-9-1, and Baltazar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lopez was coming off a win. Lopez stopped Jose Luis Baltazar via KO in the 5th round.