Best fights of Gerry Peñalosa
Over 21 years as a professional, Gerry Peñalosa has compiled a 55-8-2 (37) record, including 23 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Jhonny González
On August 11, 2007 Gerry Peñalosa fought Jhonny González for the WBO bantamweight title. Peñalosa was 35 years old with a record of 51-6-2, and González was 25 with a record of 34-5. Peñalosa was coming off a loss, while González was coming off a win. Peñalosa stopped Jhonny González via KO in the 7th round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Seung-Koo Lee
On June 14, 1997 Gerry Peñalosa defended his WBC and lineal super flyweight titles against Seung-Koo Lee. Peñalosa was 24 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was on a 17-fight winning streak. Peñalosa stopped Seung-Koo Lee via KO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
3. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Young-Joo Choo
On November 23, 1997 Gerry Peñalosa defended his WBC and lineal super flyweight titles against Young-Joo Choo. Peñalosa was 25 years old with a record of 38-1-1, and Choo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was on a 19-fight winning streak. Peñalosa stopped Young-Joo Choo via KO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
4. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Keiji Yamaguchi
On May 5, 2001 Gerry Peñalosa defended his WBC International super flyweight title against Keiji Yamaguchi. Peñalosa was 28 years old with a record of 42-3-2, and Yamaguchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Peñalosa stopped Keiji Yamaguchi via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Chaiya Pothang in their 2nd fight
On April 6, 2008 Gerry Peñalosa defended his WBO bantamweight title against Chaiya Pothang. It was their second meeting. Peñalosa was 35 years old with a record of 52-6-2, and Pothang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was coming off a win. Peñalosa stopped Chaiya Pothang via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Gerry Peñalosa loses to Masamori Tokuyama in their 2nd fight via split decision
On December 20, 2002 Gerry Peñalosa fought Masamori Tokuyama for the vacant WBC and lineal super flyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Peñalosa was 30 years old with a record of 46-4-2, and Tokuyama was 28 with a record of 27-2-1. Peñalosa was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tokuyama was on a 13-fight winning streak. Peñalosa lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Tokuyama.
7. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Chaiya Pothang
On November 25, 2000 Gerry Peñalosa defended his WBC International super flyweight title against Chaiya Pothang. Peñalosa was 28 years old with a record of 41-3-2, and Pothang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was coming off a win. Peñalosa stopped Chaiya Pothang via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Pone Saengmorakot
On May 27, 2000 Gerry Peñalosa fought Pone Saengmorakot for the vacant WBC International super flyweight title. Peñalosa was 27 years old with a record of 40-3-2, and Saengmorakot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was coming off a loss. Peñalosa stopped Pone Saengmorakot via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Gerry Peñalosa KOs Ramon Jose Hurtado
On June 5, 1999 Gerry Peñalosa fought Ramon Jose Hurtado for the vacant WBA-NABA super flyweight title. Peñalosa was 26 years old with a record of 39-2-2, and Hurtado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was coming off a loss. Peñalosa stopped Ramon Jose Hurtado via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Gerry Peñalosa stops Seiji Tanaka
On August 20, 2002 Gerry Peñalosa defended his WBC International super flyweight title against Seiji Tanaka. Peñalosa was 30 years old with a record of 45-4-2, and Tanaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peñalosa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Peñalosa stopped Seiji Tanaka via retirement in the 7th round. Defended the title.