Best fights of Gabriel Elorde
Over 20 years as a professional, Gabriel Elorde compiled a 89-27-2 (34) record, including 26 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gabriel Elorde defeats Ismael Laguna
On March 19, 1966 Gabriel Elorde faced Ismael Laguna in a lightweight bout. Elorde was 30 years old with a record of 78-19-2, and Laguna was 22 with a record of 41-3-1. Elorde was on a 7-fight winning streak and Laguna was coming off a win. Elorde won via unanimous decision.
2. Gabriel Elorde loses to Carlos Ortiz in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 28, 1966 Gabriel Elorde fought Carlos Ortiz for the undisputed lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Elorde was 31 years old with a record of 81-20-2, and Ortiz was 30 with a record of 48-5-1. Both Elorde and Ortiz were on a 2-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Elorde via TKO in the 14th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 14th round.
3. Gabriel Elorde loses to Carlos Ortiz via KO
On February 15, 1964 Gabriel Elorde fought Carlos Ortiz for the undisputed lightweight title. Elorde was 28 years old with a record of 71-18-2, and Ortiz was 27 with a record of 42-4. Elorde was on a 8-fight winning streak and Ortiz was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ortiz stopped Elorde via TKO in the 14th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 14th round.
4. Gabriel Elorde KOs Sergio Caprari
On December 6, 1961 Gabriel Elorde defended his NBA super featherweight title against Sergio Caprari. Elorde was 26 years old with a record of 61-17-2, and Caprari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elorde was on a 11-fight winning streak. Elorde stopped Sergio Caprari via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Gabriel Elorde KOs Teruo Kosaka in their 4th fight
On July 27, 1964 Gabriel Elorde defended the undisputed super featherweight title against Teruo Kosaka. It was their fourth meeting. Elorde was 29 years old with a record of 72-19-2, and Kosaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elorde was coming off a win. Elorde stopped Teruo Kosaka via TKO in the 12th round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Gabriel Elorde KOs Teruo Kosaka in their 5th fight
On June 5, 1965 Gabriel Elorde defended the undisputed super featherweight title against Teruo Kosaka. It was their fifth meeting. Elorde was 30 years old with a record of 75-19-2, and Kosaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elorde was on a 4-fight winning streak. Elorde stopped Teruo Kosaka via KO in the 15th round. Retained the undisputed title.
7. Gabriel Elorde KOs Harold Gomes in their 2nd fight
On August 17, 1960 Gabriel Elorde defended his world super featherweight title against Harold Gomes. It was their second meeting. Elorde was 25 years old with a record of 55-17-2, and Gomes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elorde was on a 5-fight winning streak. Elorde stopped Harold Gomes via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
8. Gabriel Elorde defeats Vicente Milan Derado
On October 22, 1966 Gabriel Elorde defended the undisputed super featherweight title against Vicente Milan Derado. Elorde was 31 years old with a record of 80-20-2, and Derado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elorde was coming off a win. Elorde won via majority decision. Retained the undisputed title.
9. Gabriel Elorde KOs Harold Gomes
On March 16, 1960 Gabriel Elorde fought Harold Gomes for the vacant world super featherweight title. Elorde was 24 years old with a record of 53-17-2, and Gomes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elorde was on a 3-fight winning streak. Elorde stopped Harold Gomes via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Gabriel Elorde defeats Kang-Il Suh in their 2nd fight
On December 4, 1965 Gabriel Elorde defended the undisputed super featherweight title against Kang-Il Suh. It was their second meeting. Elorde was 30 years old with a record of 77-19-2, and Suh was 0 with a record of 0-0. Elorde was on a 6-fight winning streak. Elorde won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.