Best fights of José Medel
Over 19 years as a professional, José Medel compiled a 69-31-8 (42) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Medel KOs Fighting Harada
On September 26, 1963 José Medel faced Fighting Harada in a bantamweight bout. Medel was 25 years old with a record of 53-19-5, and Harada was 20 with a record of 31-2. Harada was on a 4-fight winning streak. Medel stopped Fighting Harada via TKO in the 6th round.
2. José Medel loses to Fighting Harada in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On January 3, 1967 José Medel fought Fighting Harada for the undisputed bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Medel was 28 years old with a record of 63-20-6, and Harada was 23 with a record of 45-3. Medel was on a 8-fight winning streak and Harada was on a 14-fight winning streak. Medel lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Harada.
3. José Medel loses to Lionel Rose via points decision
On August 28, 1968 José Medel faced Lionel Rose in a bantamweight bout. Medel was 30 years old with a record of 64-23-7, and Rose was 20 with a record of 30-2. Medel was coming off a win and Rose was on a 18-fight winning streak. Medel lost via points decision. Went the distance with Rose.
4. José Medel loses to Éder Jofre via KO
On August 18, 1960 José Medel faced Éder Jofre in a bantamweight bout. Medel was 22 years old with a record of 43-16-3, and Jofre was 24 with a record of 32-0-3. Medel was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jofre was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Jofre stopped Medel via KO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. José Medel loses to Rubén Olivares via KO
On November 24, 1968 José Medel faced Rubén Olivares. Medel was 30 years old with a record of 64-24-7, and Olivares was 21 with a record of 44-0-1. Medel was coming off a loss, while Olivares was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Olivares stopped Medel via KO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
6. José Medel KOs Edmundo Esparza
On February 2, 1963 José Medel defended his Mexican bantamweight title against Edmundo Esparza. Medel was 24 years old with a record of 52-18-4, and Esparza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medel was coming off a loss. Medel stopped Edmundo Esparza via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. José Medel KOs Vicente Garcia
On April 3, 1965 José Medel defended his Mexican bantamweight title against Vicente Garcia. Medel was 27 years old with a record of 57-20-6, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medel was on a 2-fight winning streak. Medel stopped Vicente Garcia via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
8. José Medel KOs Benito Estrella
On September 5, 1970 José Medel faced Benito Estrella. Medel was 32 years old with a record of 67-26-8, and Estrella was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medel was on a 2-fight winning streak. Medel stopped Benito Estrella via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. José Medel KOs Misao Yamane
On November 28, 1969 José Medel faced Misao Yamane. Medel was 31 years old with a record of 65-26-8, and Yamane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medel stopped Misao Yamane via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. José Medel KOs Ignacio Pina in their 2nd fight
On November 4, 1961 José Medel defended his Mexican bantamweight title against Ignacio Pina. It was their second meeting. Medel was 23 years old with a record of 50-17-4, and Pina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medel was on a 5-fight winning streak. Medel stopped Ignacio Pina via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.