Best fights of Eusebio Pedroza
Over 19 years as a professional, Eusebio Pedroza compiled a 41-6-1 (25) record, including 22 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eusebio Pedroza KOs Rubén Olivares
On July 21, 1979 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Rubén Olivares. Pedroza was 23 years old with a record of 22-3, and Olivares was 32 with a record of 87-9-2. Pedroza was on a 8-fight winning streak and Olivares was coming off a win. Pedroza stopped Rubén Olivares via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
2. Eusebio Pedroza defeats Rick Lockridge in their 2nd fight
On April 24, 1983 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA and The Ring featherweight titles against Rick Lockridge. It was their second meeting. Pedroza was 27 years old with a record of 33-3-1, and Lockridge was 24 with a record of 29-2. Lockridge was on a 9-fight winning streak. Pedroza won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Eusebio Pedroza defeats Juan Laporte
On January 24, 1982 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Juan Laporte. Pedroza was 25 years old with a record of 32-3, and Laporte was 22 with a record of 19-2. Pedroza was on a 18-fight winning streak and Laporte was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pedroza won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Eusebio Pedroza KOs Patrick Ford
On February 14, 1981 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Patrick Ford. Pedroza was 24 years old with a record of 29-3, and Ford was 25 with a record of 16-1. Pedroza was on a 15-fight winning streak, while Ford was coming off a loss. Pedroza stopped Patrick Ford via KO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
5. Eusebio Pedroza KOs Bashew Sibaca
On December 5, 1981 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Bashew Sibaca. Pedroza was 25 years old with a record of 31-3, and Sibaca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pedroza was on a 17-fight winning streak. Pedroza stopped Bashew Sibaca via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Eusebio Pedroza KOs Carlos Pinango
On August 1, 1981 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Carlos Pinango. Pedroza was 25 years old with a record of 30-3, and Pinango was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pedroza was on a 16-fight winning streak. Pedroza stopped Carlos Pinango via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Eusebio Pedroza KOs Sa Wang Kim
On July 20, 1980 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Sa Wang Kim. Pedroza was 24 years old with a record of 26-3, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pedroza was on a 12-fight winning streak. Pedroza stopped Sa Wang Kim via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Eusebio Pedroza KOs Juan Domingo Malvarez
On March 29, 1980 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Juan Domingo Malvarez. Pedroza was 24 years old with a record of 25-3, and Malvarez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pedroza was on a 11-fight winning streak. Pedroza stopped Juan Domingo Malvarez via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
9. Eusebio Pedroza KOs Johnny Aba
On November 17, 1979 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Johnny Aba. Pedroza was 23 years old with a record of 23-3, and Aba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pedroza was on a 9-fight winning streak. Pedroza stopped Johnny Aba via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
10. Eusebio Pedroza defeats Rick Lockridge
On October 4, 1980 Eusebio Pedroza defended his WBA featherweight title against Rick Lockridge. Pedroza was 24 years old with a record of 27-3, and Lockridge was 21 with a record of 16-0. Pedroza was on a 13-fight winning streak and Lockridge was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Pedroza won via split decision. Defended the title.