Best fights of Esteban de Jesús
Over 11 years as a professional, Esteban de Jesús compiled a 58-5 (33) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Esteban de Jesús defeats Roberto Durán
On November 17, 1972 Esteban de Jesús faced Roberto Durán in a lightweight bout. Jesús was 21 years old with a record of 33-1, and Durán was 21 with a record of 31-0. Jesús was on a 7-fight winning streak and Durán was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Jesús won via unanimous decision.
2. Esteban de Jesús loses to Roberto Durán in their 3rd fight via KO
On January 21, 1978 Esteban de Jesús met Roberto Durán in an undisputed lightweight title unification fight. It was their third meeting. Jesús was 26 years old with a record of 52-3, and Durán was 26 with a record of 62-1. Jesús was on a 7-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 31-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Jesús via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the undisputed title. Lasted into the 12th round.
3. Esteban de Jesús loses to Roberto Durán in their 2nd fight via KO
On March 16, 1974 Esteban de Jesús fought Roberto Durán for the The Ring, WBA, and lineal lightweight titles. It was their second meeting. Jesús was 22 years old with a record of 42-1, and Durán was 22 with a record of 41-1. Jesús was on a 16-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 10-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Jesús via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.