Best fights of José Cuevas
Over 18 years as a professional, José Cuevas has compiled a 35-15 (31) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Cuevas KOs Scott Clark
On January 29, 1979 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Scott Clark. Cuevas was 21 years old with a record of 23-6, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Scott Clark via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
2. José Cuevas KOs Pete Ranzany
On September 9, 1978 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Pete Ranzany. Cuevas was 20 years old with a record of 22-6, and Ranzany was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Pete Ranzany via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. José Cuevas KOs Billy Backus
On May 20, 1978 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Billy Backus. Cuevas was 20 years old with a record of 21-6, and Backus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Billy Backus via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. José Cuevas KOs Harold Volbrecht
On April 6, 1980 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Harold Volbrecht. Cuevas was 22 years old with a record of 26-6, and Volbrecht was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 11-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Harold Volbrecht via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. José Cuevas KOs Clyde Gray
On August 6, 1977 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Clyde Gray. Cuevas was 19 years old with a record of 18-6, and Gray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Clyde Gray via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. José Cuevas KOs Miguel Ángel Campanino
On March 12, 1977 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Miguel Ángel Campanino. Cuevas was 19 years old with a record of 17-6, and Campanino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Miguel Ángel Campanino via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. José Cuevas KOs Ángel Espada
On July 17, 1976 José Cuevas fought Ángel Espada for the vacant WBA welterweight title. Cuevas was 18 years old with a record of 15-6, and Espada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was coming off a loss. Cuevas stopped Ángel Espada via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
8. José Cuevas KOs Ángel Espada in their 3rd fight
On December 8, 1979 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Ángel Espada. It was their third meeting. Cuevas was 21 years old with a record of 25-6, and Espada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 10-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Ángel Espada via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
9. José Cuevas KOs Shoji Tsujimoto
On October 27, 1976 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Shoji Tsujimoto. Cuevas was 18 years old with a record of 16-6, and Tsujimoto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was coming off a win. Cuevas stopped Shoji Tsujimoto via KO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
10. José Cuevas KOs Harold Weston
On March 4, 1978 José Cuevas defended his WBA welterweight title against Harold Weston. Cuevas was 20 years old with a record of 20-6, and Weston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cuevas stopped Harold Weston via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.