Best fights of Fulgencio Obelmejias
Over 16 years as a professional, Fulgencio Obelmejias has compiled a 52-5 (41) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Fulgencio Obelmejias defeats Chong-Pal Park in their 2nd fight
On May 23, 1988 Fulgencio Obelmejias fought Chong-Pal Park for the vacant WBA super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Obelmejias was 35 years old with a record of 48-4, and Park was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was coming off a win. Obelmejias won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Fulgencio Obelmejias KOs Luis Arias
On August 7, 1979 Fulgencio Obelmejias defended his WBC-FECARBOX middleweight title against Luis Arias. Obelmejias was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Arias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Obelmejias stopped Luis Arias via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Fulgencio Obelmejias KOs Carlos Marks
On December 17, 1978 Fulgencio Obelmejias fought Carlos Marks for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX middleweight title. Obelmejias was 25 years old with a record of 14-0, and Marks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Obelmejias stopped Carlos Marks via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Fulgencio Obelmejias loses to Baek In-Chul via KO
On May 28, 1989 Fulgencio Obelmejias defended his WBA super middleweight title against Baek In-Chul. Obelmejias was 36 years old with a record of 49-4, and In-Chul was 27 with a record of 44-2. Obelmejias was on a 2-fight winning streak and In-Chul was on a 3-fight winning streak. In-Chul stopped Obelmejias via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
5. Fulgencio Obelmejias defeats Tomas Polo Ruiz
On May 30, 1986 Fulgencio Obelmejias fought Tomas Polo Ruiz for the vacant WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title. Obelmejias was 33 years old with a record of 46-3, and Ruiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was coming off a loss. Obelmejias won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Fulgencio Obelmejias loses to Marvelous Marvin Hagler via KO
On January 17, 1981 Fulgencio Obelmejias fought Marvelous Marvin Hagler for the undisputed middleweight title. Obelmejias was 28 years old with a record of 30-0, and Hagler was 26 with a record of 50-2-2. Obelmejias was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Hagler was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hagler stopped Obelmejias via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Fulgencio Obelmejias KOs Walter Miranda
On April 14, 1980 Fulgencio Obelmejias faced Walter Miranda. Obelmejias was 27 years old with a record of 23-0, and Miranda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Obelmejias stopped Walter Miranda via KO in the 1st round.
8. Fulgencio Obelmejias KOs Wayne Barker
On August 31, 1981 Fulgencio Obelmejias faced Wayne Barker. Obelmejias was 28 years old with a record of 32-1, and Barker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was on a 2-fight winning streak. Obelmejias stopped Wayne Barker via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Fulgencio Obelmejias KOs Joe Gonsalves
On May 30, 1981 Fulgencio Obelmejias faced Joe Gonsalves. Obelmejias was 28 years old with a record of 31-1, and Gonsalves was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was coming off a win. Obelmejias stopped Joe Gonsalves via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Fulgencio Obelmejias KOs Henry Sims
On March 23, 1984 Fulgencio Obelmejias faced Henry Sims. Obelmejias was 31 years old with a record of 41-2, and Sims was 0 with a record of 0-0. Obelmejias was on a 3-fight winning streak. Obelmejias stopped Henry Sims via KO in the 4th round.