Best fights of Hector Thompson
Over 11 years as a professional, Hector Thompson has compiled a 73-12-2 (27) record, including 22 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Hector Thompson KOs Andy Broome
On August 16, 1976 Hector Thompson defended his Australian and Commonwealth super lightweight titles against Andy Broome. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 59-5-2, and Broome was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Andy Broome via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
2. Hector Thompson KOs Ali Afakasi in their 3rd fight
On July 15, 1976 Hector Thompson fought Ali Afakasi for the vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 58-5-2, and Afakasi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Ali Afakasi via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Hector Thompson KOs Martin Beni
On December 16, 1976 Hector Thompson defended his Commonwealth super lightweight title against Martin Beni. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 62-5-2, and Beni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Martin Beni via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
4. Hector Thompson KOs Ross Eadie in their 3rd fight
On August 25, 1977 Hector Thompson fought Ross Eadie for the vacant Australian welterweight title. It was their third meeting. Thompson was 28 years old with a record of 66-6-2, and Eadie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Ross Eadie via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Hector Thompson KOs Ali Afakasi in their 2nd fight
On May 19, 1975 Hector Thompson defended his Commonwealth super lightweight title against Ali Afakasi. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 25 years old with a record of 50-4-2, and Afakasi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a win. Thompson stopped Ali Afakasi via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
6. Hector Thompson KOs Ross Eadie
On December 3, 1976 Hector Thompson defended his Australian and Commonwealth super lightweight titles against Ross Eadie. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 61-5-2, and Eadie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Ross Eadie via TKO in the 15th round. Defended the titles.
7. Hector Thompson loses to Roberto Durán via KO
On June 2, 1973 Hector Thompson fought Roberto Durán for the WBA, The Ring, and lineal lightweight titles. Thompson was 23 years old with a record of 39-2-2, and Durán was 21 with a record of 35-1. Thompson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 4-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Thompson via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Hector Thompson KOs Ross Eadie in their 2nd fight
On May 20, 1977 Hector Thompson fought Ross Eadie for the vacant Australian super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 27 years old with a record of 63-6-2, and Eadie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a loss. Thompson stopped Ross Eadie via KO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Hector Thompson KOs Rudy Barro
On July 7, 1975 Hector Thompson faced Rudy Barro in a super lightweight bout. Thompson was 26 years old with a record of 51-4-2, and Barro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Rudy Barro via KO in the 6th round.
10. Hector Thompson KOs Gerardo Ferrat
On March 29, 1974 Hector Thompson faced Gerardo Ferrat in a super lightweight bout. Thompson was 24 years old with a record of 43-3-2, and Ferrat was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Gerardo Ferrat via TKO in the 4th round.