Best fights of José Torres
Over 11 years as a professional, José Torres compiled a 41-3-1 (29) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Torres loses to Dick Tiger in their 2nd fight via split decision
On May 16, 1967 José Torres fought Dick Tiger for the undisputed light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Torres was 31 years old with a record of 39-2-1, and Tiger was 37 with a record of 55-17-3. Torres was coming off a loss, while Tiger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Torres lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tiger.
2. José Torres KOs Chic Calderwood
On October 15, 1966 José Torres defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Chic Calderwood. Torres was 30 years old with a record of 38-1-1, and Calderwood was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was on a 12-fight winning streak. Torres stopped Chic Calderwood via KO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
3. José Torres loses to Dick Tiger via unanimous decision
On December 16, 1966 José Torres defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Dick Tiger. Torres was 30 years old with a record of 39-1-1, and Tiger was 37 with a record of 53-17-3. Torres was on a 13-fight winning streak, while Tiger was coming off a loss. Torres lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Tiger.
4. José Torres KOs Willie Pastrano
On March 30, 1965 José Torres fought Willie Pastrano for the vacant undisputed light heavyweight title. Torres was 28 years old with a record of 34-1-1, and Pastrano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was on a 8-fight winning streak. Torres stopped Willie Pastrano via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant titles.
5. José Torres KOs Charley Green
On July 14, 1969 José Torres faced Charley Green. Torres was 33 years old with a record of 40-3-1, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was coming off a win. Torres stopped Charley Green via KO in the 2nd round.
6. José Torres defeats Eddie Cotton
On August 15, 1966 José Torres defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Eddie Cotton. Torres was 30 years old with a record of 37-1-1, and Cotton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was on a 11-fight winning streak. Torres won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
7. José Torres defeats Wayne Thornton
On May 21, 1966 José Torres defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Wayne Thornton. Torres was 30 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Thornton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was on a 10-fight winning streak. Torres won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
8. José Torres KOs Obdulio Nuñez
On July 27, 1962 José Torres fought Obdulio Nuñez for the vacant Puerto Rican middleweight title. Torres was 26 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Nuñez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Torres stopped Obdulio Nuñez via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
9. José Torres KOs Bob Dunlop
On April 1, 1968 José Torres faced Bob Dunlop. Torres was 31 years old with a record of 39-3-1, and Dunlop was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was on a 2-fight losing streak. Torres stopped Bob Dunlop via TKO in the 6th round.
10. José Torres KOs Carl Olson
On November 27, 1964 José Torres faced Carl Olson. Torres was 28 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and Olson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Torres was on a 7-fight winning streak. Torres stopped Carl Olson via KO in the 1st round.