Best fights of Francisco Lorenzo
Over 14 years as a professional, Francisco Lorenzo has compiled a 39-14 (17) record, including 16 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 defeats Crist贸bal Cruz in their 2nd fight
On April 13, 2007 Francisco Lorenzo defended his WBC-CABOFE super featherweight title against Crist贸bal Cruz. 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. Defended the title.
3. Francisco Lorenzo KOs Francisco Pena
On December 10, 2005 Francisco Lorenzo fought Francisco Pena for the vacant WBC-CABOFE lightweight title. 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. Won the vacant title.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Francisco Lorenzo KOs Santiago Matos in their 2nd fight
On March 21, 2003 Francisco Lorenzo fought Santiago Matos for the vacant WBA Fedecaribe super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Lorenzo was 31 years old with a record of 16-1, and Matos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lorenzo was on a 10-fight winning streak. Lorenzo stopped Santiago Matos via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Francisco Lorenzo loses to Humberto Soto in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On December 20, 2008 Francisco Lorenzo fought Humberto Soto for the vacant WBC super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Lorenzo was 37 years old with a record of 33-4, and Soto was 28 with a record of 44-7-2. Lorenzo was on a 6-fight winning streak and Soto was coming off a win. Lorenzo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Soto.