Best fights of Freddie Roach
Over 8 years as a professional, Freddie Roach has compiled a 40-13 (15) record, including four title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Freddie Roach loses to Héctor Camacho via unanimous decision
On December 18, 1985 Freddie Roach faced Héctor Camacho in a super lightweight bout. Roach was 25 years old with a record of 39-9, and Camacho was 23 with a record of 27-0. Roach was coming off a loss, while Camacho was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Roach lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Camacho.
2. Freddie Roach loses to Bobby Chacon via majority decision
On March 5, 1985 Freddie Roach faced Bobby Chacon in a lightweight bout. Roach was 25 years old with a record of 36-7, and Chacon was 33 with a record of 53-7-1. Roach was coming off a loss, while Chacon was coming off a win. Roach lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Chacon.
3. Freddie Roach KOs Roberto Flores
On January 23, 1980 Freddie Roach faced Roberto Flores in a super bantamweight bout. Roach was 19 years old with a record of 12-1, and Flores was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was on a 2-fight winning streak. Roach stopped Roberto Flores via KO in the 1st round.
4. Freddie Roach KOs Joe Ruelaz
On August 9, 1984 Freddie Roach faced Joe Ruelaz in a super featherweight bout. Roach was 24 years old with a record of 34-6, and Ruelaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was coming off a loss. Roach stopped Joe Ruelaz via TKO in the 4th round.
5. Freddie Roach KOs Ricardo Hurtado
On August 2, 1979 Freddie Roach faced Ricardo Hurtado in a super bantamweight bout. Roach was 19 years old with a record of 7-0, and Hurtado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Roach stopped Ricardo Hurtado via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Freddie Roach KOs Billy Martinez
On April 2, 1980 Freddie Roach faced Billy Martinez in a super bantamweight bout. Roach was 20 years old with a record of 13-1, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was on a 3-fight winning streak. Roach stopped Billy Martinez via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Freddie Roach KOs Manuel Martinez
On July 11, 1980 Freddie Roach faced Manuel Martinez in a super bantamweight bout. Roach was 20 years old with a record of 15-1, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was on a 5-fight winning streak. Roach stopped Manuel Martinez via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Freddie Roach KOs Pedro Gonzalez
On October 9, 1980 Freddie Roach faced Pedro Gonzalez in a super bantamweight bout. Roach was 20 years old with a record of 17-1, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was on a 7-fight winning streak. Roach stopped Pedro Gonzalez via KO in the 4th round.
9. Freddie Roach KOs Martin Morado
On May 23, 1985 Freddie Roach faced Martin Morado in a super lightweight bout. Roach was 25 years old with a record of 37-8, and Morado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was coming off a win. Roach stopped Martin Morado via TKO in the 8th round.
10. Freddie Roach stops Arnel Arrozal
On August 14, 1986 Freddie Roach faced Arnel Arrozal in a lightweight bout. Roach was 26 years old with a record of 39-12, and Arrozal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roach was on a 4-fight losing streak. Roach stopped Arnel Arrozal via retirement in the 5th round.