Best fights of Genaro Hernández
Over 14 years as a professional, Genaro Hernández compiled a 38-2-1 (17) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Genaro Hernández defeats Carlos Gerena
On May 16, 1998 Genaro Hernández defended his WBC super featherweight title against Carlos Gerena. Hernández was 32 years old with a record of 37-1-1, and Gerena was 27 with a record of 28-1. Hernández was on a 5-fight winning streak and Gerena was on a 15-fight winning streak. Hernández won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Genaro Hernández defeats Carlos Hernandez
On November 20, 1997 Genaro Hernández defended his WBC super featherweight title against Carlos Hernandez. Hernández was 31 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Hernandez was 26 with a record of 25-1-1. Both Hernández and Hernandez were on a 4-fight winning streak. Hernández won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Genaro Hernández defeats Azumah Nelson
On March 22, 1997 Genaro Hernández fought Azumah Nelson for the WBC super featherweight title. Hernández was 30 years old with a record of 34-1-1, and Nelson was 38 with a record of 38-3-2. Both Hernández and Nelson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Hernández won via split decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
4. Genaro Hernández KOs Yuji Watanabe
On November 20, 1992 Genaro Hernández defended his WBA super featherweight title against Yuji Watanabe. Hernández was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hernández was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Hernández stopped Yuji Watanabe via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
5. Genaro Hernández KOs Jorge Ramirez
On January 31, 1994 Genaro Hernández defended his WBA super featherweight title against Jorge Ramirez. Hernández was 27 years old with a record of 29-0-1, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hernández was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Hernández stopped Jorge Ramirez via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Genaro Hernández KOs Raúl Pérez in their 2nd fight
On June 28, 1993 Genaro Hernández defended his WBA super featherweight title against Raúl Pérez. It was their second meeting. Hernández was 27 years old with a record of 27-0-1, and Pérez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hernández stopped Raúl Pérez via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
7. Genaro Hernández KOs Daniel Londas
On November 22, 1991 Genaro Hernández fought Daniel Londas for the vacant WBA super featherweight title. Hernández was 25 years old with a record of 23-0, and Londas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hernández was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Hernández stopped Daniel Londas via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Genaro Hernández KOs Jorge Páez
On March 31, 1995 Genaro Hernández faced Jorge Páez in a lightweight bout. Hernández was 28 years old with a record of 31-0-1, and Páez was 29 with a record of 53-7-4. Hernández was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak, while Páez was coming off a loss. Hernández stopped Jorge Páez via TKO in the 8th round.
9. Genaro Hernández defeats Jimmy Garcia
On November 12, 1994 Genaro Hernández defended his WBA super featherweight title against Jimmy Garcia. Hernández was 28 years old with a record of 30-0-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hernández was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Hernández won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Genaro Hernández defeats Harold Warren
On October 11, 1993 Genaro Hernández defended his WBA super featherweight title against Harold Warren. Hernández was 27 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and Warren was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hernández was coming off a win. Hernández won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.