Best fights of Francisco Lorenzo
Over 14 years as a professional, Francisco Lorenzo has compiled a 39-14 (17) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Francisco Lorenzo loses to 脡rik Morales via unanimous decision
On December 18, 2010 Francisco Lorenzo fought 脡rik Morales for the WBC Silver super lightweight title. Lorenzo was 39 years old with a record of 35-8, and Morales was 34 with a record of 50-6. Lorenzo was coming off a win and Morales was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lorenzo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Morales.
2. Francisco Lorenzo loses to Victoriano Sosa via points decision
On April 30, 2001 Francisco Lorenzo fought Victoriano Sosa for the Dominican Republic lightweight title. Lorenzo was 30 years old with a record of 6-0, and Sosa was 27 with a record of 29-2-1. Lorenzo was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak and Sosa was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lorenzo lost via points decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sosa.
3. Francisco Lorenzo KOs Leonardo Espinal in their 2nd fight
On August 22, 2009 Francisco Lorenzo faced Leonardo Espinal in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lorenzo was 38 years old with a record of 33-6, and Espinal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lorenzo was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lorenzo stopped Leonardo Espinal via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Francisco Lorenzo defeats Nate Campbell
On June 14, 2005 Francisco Lorenzo faced Nate Campbell in a lightweight bout. Lorenzo was 34 years old with a record of 21-3, and Campbell was 33 with a record of 26-3-1. Lorenzo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Campbell was coming off a win. Lorenzo won via split decision.
5. Francisco Lorenzo KOs Juan Encarnacion
On September 5, 2011 Francisco Lorenzo faced Juan Encarnacion in a super lightweight bout. Lorenzo was 40 years old with a record of 36-10, and Encarnacion was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lorenzo was coming off a loss. Lorenzo stopped Juan Encarnacion via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Francisco Lorenzo defeats Crist贸bal Cruz
On December 1, 2006 Francisco Lorenzo faced Crist贸bal Cruz in a featherweight bout. Lorenzo was 35 years old with a record of 26-3, and Cruz was 29 with a record of 33-8-1. Lorenzo was on a 7-fight winning streak and Cruz was coming off a win. Lorenzo won via unanimous decision.
7. Francisco Lorenzo defeats Crist贸bal Cruz in their 2nd fight
On April 13, 2007 Francisco Lorenzo faced Crist贸bal Cruz in a super featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lorenzo was 36 years old with a record of 27-4, and Cruz was 29 with a record of 34-9-1. Lorenzo was coming off a loss, while Cruz was coming off a win. Lorenzo won via unanimous decision.
8. Francisco Lorenzo KOs Francisco Pena
On December 10, 2005 Francisco Lorenzo faced Francisco Pena in a lightweight bout. Lorenzo was 34 years old with a record of 22-3, and Pena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lorenzo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lorenzo stopped Francisco Pena via KO in the 1st round.
9. Francisco Lorenzo KOs Santiago Matos in their 3rd fight
On July 22, 2006 Francisco Lorenzo faced Santiago Matos in a lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Lorenzo was 35 years old with a record of 25-3, and Matos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lorenzo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Lorenzo stopped Santiago Matos via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Francisco Lorenzo KOs Ambiorix Ciriaco
On October 16, 2010 Francisco Lorenzo faced Ambiorix Ciriaco in a lightweight bout. Lorenzo was 39 years old with a record of 34-8, and Ciriaco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lorenzo stopped Ambiorix Ciriaco via TKO in the 7th round.