Best fights of Fernando Montiel
Over 19 years as a professional, Fernando Montiel has compiled a 54-6-2 (39) record, including 26 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Fernando Montiel KOs Hozumi Hasegawa
On April 30, 2010 Fernando Montiel fought Hozumi Hasegawa for the WBC bantamweight title. Montiel was 31 years old with a record of 41-2-2, and Hasegawa was 29 with a record of 28-2. Montiel was coming off a win and Hasegawa was on a 25-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Hozumi Hasegawa via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Fernando Montiel KOs Rafael Concepción
On July 17, 2010 Fernando Montiel defended his WBC and WBO bantamweight titles against Rafael Concepción. Montiel was 31 years old with a record of 42-2-2, and Concepción was 28 with a record of 14-4-1. Montiel was on a 2-fight winning streak and Concepción was coming off a win. Montiel stopped Rafael Concepción via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
3. Fernando Montiel loses to Jhonny González via split decision
On May 27, 2006 Fernando Montiel fought Jhonny González for the WBO bantamweight title. Montiel was 27 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and González was 24 with a record of 32-4. Montiel was on a 6-fight winning streak and González was on a 18-fight winning streak. Montiel lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with González.
4. Fernando Montiel KOs Ciso Morales
On February 13, 2010 Fernando Montiel fought Ciso Morales for the vacant WBO bantamweight title. Montiel was 30 years old with a record of 40-2-2, and Morales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montiel stopped Ciso Morales via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Fernando Montiel KOs Roy Doliguez
On January 18, 2003 Fernando Montiel defended his WBO super flyweight title against Roy Doliguez. Montiel was 23 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Doliguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montiel was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Roy Doliguez via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Fernando Montiel KOs Juan Domingo Cordoba
On May 25, 2001 Fernando Montiel defended his WBO flyweight title against Juan Domingo Cordoba. Montiel was 22 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Cordoba was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montiel was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Juan Domingo Cordoba via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Fernando Montiel KOs Ivan Hernández
On April 9, 2005 Fernando Montiel fought Ivan Hernández for the vacant WBO super flyweight title. Montiel was 26 years old with a record of 30-1-1, and Hernández was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montiel was on a 3-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Ivan Hernández via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Fernando Montiel KOs Jaderes Padua
On June 22, 2013 Fernando Montiel defended his WBC-USNBC Silver super bantamweight title against Jaderes Padua. Montiel was 34 years old with a record of 49-4-2, and Padua was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montiel was on a 3-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Jaderes Padua via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Fernando Montiel KOs Jovanny Soto
On December 10, 2010 Fernando Montiel faced Jovanny Soto. Montiel was 31 years old with a record of 43-2-2, and Soto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montiel was on a 3-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Jovanny Soto via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Fernando Montiel KOs Jesus Antonio Rios
On July 26, 2014 Fernando Montiel faced Jesus Antonio Rios. Montiel was 35 years old with a record of 51-4-2, and Rios was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montiel was on a 5-fight winning streak. Montiel stopped Jesus Antonio Rios via KO in the 1st round.