Best fights of Leo Gámez
Over 21 years as a professional, Leo Gámez has compiled a 35-12-1 (26) record, including 25 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Leo Gámez loses to Yuh Myung-woo via split decision
On April 29, 1990 Leo Gámez fought Yuh Myung-woo for the WBA light flyweight title. Gámez was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Myung-woo was 26 with a record of 33-0. Gámez was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Myung-woo was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Gámez lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Myung-woo.
2. Leo Gámez loses to Yuh Myung-woo in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 10, 1990 Leo Gámez fought Yuh Myung-woo for the WBA light flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Gámez was 27 years old with a record of 20-1, and Myung-woo was 26 with a record of 34-0. Gámez was coming off a loss, while Myung-woo was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak. Gámez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Myung-woo.
3. Leo Gámez loses to Hideki Todaka in their 2nd fight via split decision
On October 4, 2003 Leo Gámez fought Hideki Todaka for the vacant WBA interim bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Gámez was 40 years old with a record of 34-9-1, and Todaka was 30 with a record of 20-3-1. Gámez was coming off a loss, while Todaka was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gámez lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Todaka.
4. Leo Gámez KOs Hideki Todaka
On October 9, 2000 Leo Gámez fought Hideki Todaka for the vacant WBA super flyweight title. Gámez was 37 years old with a record of 32-7-1, and Todaka was 27 with a record of 17-2-1. Gámez was coming off a loss, while Todaka was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gámez stopped Hideki Todaka via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.