Best fights of José Legrá
Over 13 years as a professional, José Legrá has compiled a 129-11-4 (49) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Legrá KOs Howard Winstone in their 2nd fight
On July 24, 1968 José Legrá fought Howard Winstone for the vacant WBC featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Legrá was 25 years old with a record of 102-5-4, and Winstone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was on a 50-fight winning streak. Legrá stopped Howard Winstone via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
2. José Legrá KOs Clemente Sánchez
On December 16, 1972 José Legrá fought Clemente Sánchez for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Legrá was 29 years old with a record of 127-9-4, and Sánchez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was coming off a win. Legrá stopped Clemente Sánchez via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
3. José Legrá loses to Éder Jofre via majority decision
On May 5, 1973 José Legrá defended his WBC featherweight title against Éder Jofre. Legrá was 30 years old with a record of 128-9-4, and Jofre was 37 with a record of 61-2-4. Legrá was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jofre was on a 14-fight winning streak. Legrá lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Jofre.
4. José Legrá loses to Vicente Saldívar via unanimous decision
On July 18, 1969 José Legrá faced Vicente Saldívar in a featherweight bout. Legrá was 26 years old with a record of 107-6-4, and Saldívar was 26 with a record of 34-1. Legrá was on a 2-fight winning streak and Saldívar was on a 18-fight winning streak. Legrá lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Saldívar.
5. José Legrá KOs Yves Desmarets
On December 22, 1967 José Legrá fought Yves Desmarets for the vacant EBU featherweight title. Legrá was 24 years old with a record of 96-5-4, and Desmarets was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was on a 44-fight winning streak. Legrá stopped Yves Desmarets via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. José Legrá KOs Giovanni Girgenti
On August 14, 1971 José Legrá defended his EBU featherweight title against Giovanni Girgenti. Legrá was 28 years old with a record of 121-8-4, and Girgenti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was coming off a loss. Legrá stopped Giovanni Girgenti via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
7. José Legrá defeats Jimmy Revie
On January 25, 1971 José Legrá defended his EBU featherweight title against Jimmy Revie. Legrá was 27 years old with a record of 118-7-4, and Revie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was on a 11-fight winning streak. Legrá won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. José Legrá defeats Evan Armstrong in their 2nd fight
On February 15, 1972 José Legrá defended his EBU featherweight title against Evan Armstrong. It was their second meeting. Legrá was 28 years old with a record of 124-8-4, and Armstrong was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was on a 3-fight winning streak. Legrá won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. José Legrá defeats Daniel Vermandere
On October 6, 1972 José Legrá defended his EBU featherweight title against Daniel Vermandere. Legrá was 29 years old with a record of 126-9-4, and Vermandere was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was coming off a loss. Legrá won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. José Legrá defeats Tommaso Galli
On June 26, 1970 José Legrá fought Tommaso Galli for the vacant EBU featherweight title. Legrá was 27 years old with a record of 113-7-4, and Galli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Legrá was on a 6-fight winning streak. Legrá won via points decision. Won the vacant title.