Best fights of Héctor Camacho
Over 30 years as a professional, Héctor Camacho compiled a 79-6-3 (38) record, including 25 title fights across seven weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Héctor Camacho defeats Jose Luis Ramirez
On August 10, 1985 Héctor Camacho fought Jose Luis Ramirez for the WBC lightweight title. Camacho was 23 years old with a record of 26-0, and Ramirez was 26 with a record of 90-5. Camacho was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Ramirez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Camacho won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Héctor Camacho defeats Vinny Paz
On February 3, 1990 Héctor Camacho defended his WBO super lightweight title against Vinny Paz. Camacho was 27 years old with a record of 36-0, and Paz was 27 with a record of 28-3. Camacho was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak and Paz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Camacho won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Héctor Camacho defeats Greg Haugen in their 2nd fight
On May 18, 1991 Héctor Camacho fought Greg Haugen for the WBO super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Camacho was 28 years old with a record of 38-1, and Haugen was 30 with a record of 28-3. Camacho was coming off a loss, while Haugen was on a 3-fight winning streak. Camacho won via split decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
4. Héctor Camacho defeats Edwin Rosario
On June 13, 1986 Héctor Camacho defended his WBC lightweight title against Edwin Rosario. Camacho was 24 years old with a record of 28-0, and Rosario was 23 with a record of 28-1. Camacho was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Rosario was on a 4-fight winning streak. Camacho won via split decision. Defended the title.
5. Héctor Camacho loses to Oscar De La Hoya via unanimous decision
On September 13, 1997 Héctor Camacho fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC welterweight title. Camacho was 35 years old with a record of 63-3-1, and Hoya was 24 with a record of 25-0. Camacho was on a 6-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Camacho lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hoya.
6. Héctor Camacho defeats Roberto Durán
On June 22, 1996 Héctor Camacho fought Roberto Durán for the vacant IBC middleweight title. Camacho was 34 years old with a record of 58-3-1, and Durán was 45 with a record of 96-11. Camacho was coming off a win and Durán was on a 3-fight winning streak. Camacho won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.