Best fights of Kid Azteca
Over 31 years as a professional, Kid Azteca compiled a 192-47-11 (114) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kid Azteca KOs Ceferino Garcia in their 2nd fight
On July 25, 1933 Kid Azteca faced Ceferino Garcia in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Azteca was 20 years old with a record of 43-8-3, and Garcia was 26 with a record of 43-14-9. Both Azteca and Garcia were coming off a win. Azteca stopped Ceferino Garcia via TKO in the 8th round.
2. Kid Azteca KOs Manuel Villa I in their 5th fight
On September 4, 1940 Kid Azteca defended his Mexico welterweight title against Manuel Villa I. It was their fifth meeting. Azteca was 27 years old with a record of 108-21-6, and I was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was coming off a win. Azteca stopped Manuel Villa I via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
3. Kid Azteca KOs Manuel Villa I in their 4th fight
On June 10, 1939 Kid Azteca defended his Mexico welterweight title against Manuel Villa I. It was their fourth meeting. Azteca was 25 years old with a record of 99-18-6, and I was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was coming off a loss. Azteca stopped Manuel Villa I via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Kid Azteca KOs Manuel Villa I in their 6th fight
On September 10, 1940 Kid Azteca defended his Mexico welterweight title against Manuel Villa I. It was their sixth meeting. Azteca was 27 years old with a record of 109-21-6, and I was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was on a 2-fight winning streak. Azteca stopped Manuel Villa I via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
5. Kid Azteca KOs Kid Filipino
On January 12, 1946 Kid Azteca defended his Mexico welterweight title against Kid Filipino. Azteca was 32 years old with a record of 131-35-7, and Filipino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was on a 4-fight winning streak. Azteca stopped Kid Filipino via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Kid Azteca KOs Rodolfo Ramirez in their 3rd fight
On January 13, 1945 Kid Azteca defended his Mexico welterweight title against Rodolfo Ramirez. It was their third meeting. Azteca was 31 years old with a record of 124-33-7, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was coming off a loss. Azteca stopped Rodolfo Ramirez via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
7. Kid Azteca KOs El Conscripto
On April 10, 1948 Kid Azteca defended his Mexico welterweight title against El Conscripto. Azteca was 34 years old with a record of 150-39-7, and Conscripto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was on a 3-fight winning streak. Azteca stopped El Conscripto via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
8. Kid Azteca KOs Eddie McGeever in their 2nd fight
On February 3, 1939 Kid Azteca fought Eddie McGeever for the vacant USA Texas State welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Azteca was 25 years old with a record of 97-17-6, and McGeever was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was on a 7-fight winning streak. Azteca stopped Eddie McGeever via KO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Kid Azteca KOs Benny Britt
On September 22, 1940 Kid Azteca faced Benny Britt. Azteca was 27 years old with a record of 110-21-6, and Britt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was on a 3-fight winning streak. Azteca stopped Benny Britt via KO in the 1st round.
10. Kid Azteca KOs Baby Zavala in their 3rd fight
On June 15, 1946 Kid Azteca faced Baby Zavala. It was their third meeting. Azteca was 32 years old with a record of 137-36-7, and Zavala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Azteca was coming off a loss. Azteca stopped Baby Zavala via KO in the 2nd round.