Best fights of Kid Gavilán
Over 15 years as a professional, Kid Gavilán compiled a 108-30-5 (29) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kid Gavilán defeats Ike Williams in their 2nd fight
On January 28, 1949 Kid Gavilán faced Ike Williams. It was their second meeting. Gavilán was 23 years old with a record of 49-6-2, and Williams was 25 with a record of 98-10-4. Gavilán was on a 3-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 20-fight winning streak. Gavilán won via majority decision.
2. Kid Gavilán defeats Ike Williams in their 3rd fight
On April 1, 1949 Kid Gavilán faced Ike Williams. It was their third meeting. Gavilán was 23 years old with a record of 50-6-2, and Williams was 25 with a record of 98-11-4. Gavilán was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Williams was coming off a loss. Gavilán won via unanimous decision.
3. Kid Gavilán loses to Sugar Ray Robinson via unanimous decision
On September 23, 1948 Kid Gavilán faced Sugar Ray Robinson in a welterweight bout. Gavilán was 22 years old with a record of 46-5-2, and Robinson was 27 with a record of 86-1-1. Gavilán was on a 4-fight winning streak and Robinson was on a 32-fight winning streak. Gavilán lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Robinson.
4. Kid Gavilán loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 11, 1949 Kid Gavilán fought Sugar Ray Robinson for the NBA and The Ring welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Gavilán was 23 years old with a record of 53-6-2, and Robinson was 28 with a record of 94-1-2. Gavilán was on a 7-fight winning streak and Robinson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Gavilán lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Robinson.
5. Kid Gavilán defeats Carmen Basilio
On September 18, 1953 Kid Gavilán defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Carmen Basilio. Gavilán was 27 years old with a record of 94-13-4, and Basilio was 26 with a record of 35-10-5. Gavilán was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gavilán won via split decision. Defended the titles.
6. Kid Gavilán loses to Ike Williams via unanimous decision
On February 27, 1948 Kid Gavilán faced Ike Williams. Gavilán was 22 years old with a record of 42-3-2, and Williams was 24 with a record of 90-10-4. Gavilán was on a 2-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 12-fight winning streak. Gavilán lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Williams.
7. Kid Gavilán KOs Chuck Davey
On February 11, 1953 Kid Gavilán defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Chuck Davey. Gavilán was 27 years old with a record of 89-12-4, and Davey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gavilán was on a 12-fight winning streak. Gavilán stopped Chuck Davey via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
8. Kid Gavilán KOs Gil Turner
On July 7, 1952 Kid Gavilán defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Gil Turner. Gavilán was 26 years old with a record of 82-12-4, and Turner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gavilán was on a 5-fight winning streak. Gavilán stopped Gil Turner via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
9. Kid Gavilán loses to Tony DeMarco via unanimous decision
On October 13, 1956 Kid Gavilán faced Tony DeMarco in a welterweight bout. Gavilán was 30 years old with a record of 104-21-5, and DeMarco was 24 with a record of 50-7-1. Gavilán was coming off a win and DeMarco was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gavilán lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with DeMarco.
10. Kid Gavilán defeats Johnny Bratton in their 3rd fight
On November 13, 1953 Kid Gavilán defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Johnny Bratton. It was their third meeting. Gavilán was 27 years old with a record of 95-13-4, and Bratton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gavilán was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gavilán won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.