Best fights of José Ribalta
Over 18 years as a professional, José Ribalta has compiled a 38-17-1 (27) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Ribalta loses to Tim Witherspoon via majority decision
On July 19, 1990 José Ribalta faced Tim Witherspoon in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 27 years old with a record of 31-4-1, and Witherspoon was 32 with a record of 32-3. Ribalta was on a 9-fight winning streak and Witherspoon was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ribalta lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Witherspoon.
2. José Ribalta loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On August 17, 1986 José Ribalta faced Mike Tyson. Ribalta was 23 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Tyson was 20 with a record of 25-0. Ribalta was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tyson was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Ribalta via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. José Ribalta loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On September 28, 1993 José Ribalta faced Larry Holmes in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 30 years old with a record of 32-9-1, and Holmes was 43 with a record of 58-4. Ribalta was coming off a win and Holmes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ribalta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holmes.
4. José Ribalta loses to Tony Tubbs via unanimous decision
On December 3, 1993 José Ribalta faced Tony Tubbs in a heavyweight bout. Ribalta was 30 years old with a record of 33-10-1, and Tubbs was 35 with a record of 35-5. Both Ribalta and Tubbs were coming off a win. Ribalta lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tubbs.
5. José Ribalta KOs James Holley
On April 6, 1996 José Ribalta faced James Holley. Ribalta was 33 years old with a record of 37-12-1, and Holley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ribalta stopped James Holley via TKO in the 1st round.
6. José Ribalta KOs Bruce Johnson
On December 9, 1995 José Ribalta faced Bruce Johnson. Ribalta was 32 years old with a record of 36-12-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ribalta stopped Bruce Johnson via KO in the 1st round.
7. José Ribalta KOs Carlton West
On October 11, 1995 José Ribalta faced Carlton West. Ribalta was 32 years old with a record of 35-12-1, and West was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ribalta stopped Carlton West via TKO in the 1st round.
8. José Ribalta KOs Jose Garcia
On June 3, 1988 José Ribalta faced Jose Garcia. Ribalta was 25 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ribalta stopped Jose Garcia via KO in the 1st round.
9. José Ribalta KOs Jerry Hairston
On June 2, 1989 José Ribalta faced Jerry Hairston. Ribalta was 26 years old with a record of 27-4-1, and Hairston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ribalta stopped Jerry Hairston via KO in the 1st round.
10. José Ribalta KOs George Harris
On September 22, 1995 José Ribalta faced George Harris. Ribalta was 32 years old with a record of 34-12-1, and Harris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ribalta was coming off a win. Ribalta stopped George Harris via TKO in the 2nd round.