Best fights of Jorge Linares
Over 21 years as a professional, Jorge Linares has compiled a 47-9 (29) record, including 22 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jorge Linares defeats Anthony Crolla
On September 24, 2016 Jorge Linares fought Anthony Crolla for the WBA lightweight title. Linares was 31 years old with a record of 40-3, and Crolla was 29 with a record of 31-4-3. Linares was on a 9-fight winning streak and Crolla was on a 2-fight winning streak. Linares won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Jorge Linares defeats Luke Campbell
On September 23, 2017 Jorge Linares defended his WBA and The Ring lightweight titles against Luke Campbell. Linares was 32 years old with a record of 42-3, and Campbell was 29 with a record of 17-1. Linares was on a 11-fight winning streak and Campbell was on a 5-fight winning streak. Linares won via split decision. Defended the titles.
3. Jorge Linares defeats Anthony Crolla in their 2nd fight
On March 25, 2017 Jorge Linares defended his WBA and The Ring lightweight titles against Anthony Crolla. It was their second meeting. Linares was 31 years old with a record of 41-3, and Crolla was 30 with a record of 31-5-3. Linares was on a 10-fight winning streak, while Crolla was coming off a loss. Linares won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Jorge Linares defeats Mercito Gesta
On January 27, 2018 Jorge Linares defended his WBA and The Ring lightweight titles against Mercito Gesta. Linares was 32 years old with a record of 43-3, and Gesta was 30 with a record of 31-1-2. Linares was on a 12-fight winning streak and Gesta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Linares won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
5. Jorge Linares KOs Kevin Mitchell
On May 30, 2015 Jorge Linares defended his WBC lightweight title against Kevin Mitchell. Linares was 29 years old with a record of 38-3, and Mitchell was 30 with a record of 39-2. Linares was on a 7-fight winning streak and Mitchell was on a 6-fight winning streak. Linares stopped Kevin Mitchell via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
6. Jorge Linares KOs Oscar Larios
On July 21, 2007 Jorge Linares fought Oscar Larios for the vacant WBC interim featherweight title. Linares was 21 years old with a record of 23-0, and Larios was 30 with a record of 59-5-1. Linares was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Larios was on a 3-fight winning streak. Linares stopped Oscar Larios via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Jorge Linares loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via KO
On May 12, 2018 Jorge Linares defended his WBA and The Ring lightweight titles against Vasyl Lomachenko. Linares was 32 years old with a record of 44-3, and Lomachenko was 30 with a record of 10-1. Linares was on a 13-fight winning streak and Lomachenko was on a 9-fight winning streak. Lomachenko stopped Linares via TKO in the 10th round. Lost the titles. Lasted into the 10th round.
8. Jorge Linares KOs Gamaliel Díaz
On December 15, 2007 Jorge Linares defended his WBC featherweight title against Gamaliel Díaz. Linares was 22 years old with a record of 24-0, and Díaz was 26 with a record of 22-6-2. Linares was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Díaz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Linares stopped Gamaliel Díaz via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
9. Jorge Linares KOs Ivan Cano
On October 10, 2015 Jorge Linares defended his WBC lightweight title against Ivan Cano. Linares was 30 years old with a record of 39-3, and Cano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linares was on a 8-fight winning streak. Linares stopped Ivan Cano via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Jorge Linares KOs Javier Prieto
On December 30, 2014 Jorge Linares fought Javier Prieto for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Linares was 29 years old with a record of 37-3, and Prieto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linares was on a 6-fight winning streak. Linares stopped Javier Prieto via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.