Best fights of Juan Carlos Salgado
Over 19 years as a professional, Juan Carlos Salgado has compiled a 28-10-1 (17) record, including 13 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Juan Carlos Salgado KOs Jorge Linares
On October 10, 2009 Juan Carlos Salgado fought Jorge Linares for the WBA super featherweight title. Salgado was 24 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Linares was 24 with a record of 27-0. Salgado was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak and Linares was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Salgado stopped Jorge Linares via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. Juan Carlos Salgado defeats Jonathan Victor Barros
On August 18, 2012 Juan Carlos Salgado defended his IBF super featherweight title against Jonathan Victor Barros. Salgado was 27 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Barros was 28 with a record of 34-2-1. Both Salgado and Barros were coming off a win. Salgado won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Juan Carlos Salgado defeats Argenis Mendez
On September 10, 2011 Juan Carlos Salgado fought Argenis Mendez for the vacant IBF super featherweight title. Salgado was 26 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Mendez was 25 with a record of 18-1. Salgado was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mendez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Salgado won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Juan Carlos Salgado defeats Martin Honorio
On April 28, 2012 Juan Carlos Salgado defended his IBF super featherweight title against Martin Honorio. Salgado was 27 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Honorio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salgado won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Juan Carlos Salgado KOs Jose Luis Gaspar
On November 19, 2004 Juan Carlos Salgado fought Jose Luis Gaspar for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX featherweight title. Salgado was 19 years old with a record of 11-0, and Gaspar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salgado was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Salgado stopped Jose Luis Gaspar via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Juan Carlos Salgado KOs Jose Rosales
On June 26, 2010 Juan Carlos Salgado faced Jose Rosales in a super featherweight bout. Salgado was 25 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Rosales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salgado was coming off a loss. Salgado stopped Jose Rosales via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Juan Carlos Salgado KOs Angel Reyna
On May 23, 2009 Juan Carlos Salgado faced Angel Reyna in a super featherweight bout. Salgado was 24 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Reyna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salgado was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Salgado stopped Angel Reyna via KO in the 1st round.
8. Juan Carlos Salgado KOs Adalberto Borquez
On September 22, 2006 Juan Carlos Salgado faced Adalberto Borquez in a super featherweight bout. Salgado was 21 years old with a record of 15-0-1, and Borquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salgado was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Salgado stopped Adalberto Borquez via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Juan Carlos Salgado KOs Alirio Rivero
On May 26, 2006 Juan Carlos Salgado faced Alirio Rivero in a super featherweight bout. Salgado was 21 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Rivero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salgado was coming off a win. Salgado stopped Alirio Rivero via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Juan Carlos Salgado KOs Joaquin Vargas
On August 20, 2004 Juan Carlos Salgado faced Joaquin Vargas. Salgado was 19 years old with a record of 10-0, and Vargas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salgado was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Salgado stopped Joaquin Vargas via TKO in the 1st round.