Best fights of Lionel Rose
Over 12 years as a professional, Lionel Rose compiled a 42-11 (12) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lionel Rose defeats Fighting Harada
On February 27, 1968 Lionel Rose fought Fighting Harada for the undisputed bantamweight title. Rose was 19 years old with a record of 27-2, and Harada was 24 with a record of 50-3. Rose was on a 15-fight winning streak and Harada was on a 19-fight winning streak. Rose won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed bantamweight champion.
2. Lionel Rose defeats Takao Sakurai
On June 2, 1968 Lionel Rose defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Takao Sakurai. Rose was 19 years old with a record of 29-2, and Sakurai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on a 17-fight winning streak. Rose won via majority decision. Retained the undisputed title.
3. Lionel Rose defeats Chucho Castillo
On December 6, 1968 Lionel Rose defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Chucho Castillo. Rose was 20 years old with a record of 31-2, and Castillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on a 19-fight winning streak. Rose won via split decision. Retained the undisputed title.
4. Lionel Rose defeats Alan Rudkin
On March 8, 1969 Lionel Rose defended the undisputed bantamweight title against Alan Rudkin. Rose was 20 years old with a record of 32-2, and Rudkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on a 20-fight winning streak. Rose won via split decision. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Lionel Rose defeats Guts Ishimatsu
On October 10, 1970 Lionel Rose faced Guts Ishimatsu in a lightweight bout. Rose was 22 years old with a record of 38-5, and Ishimatsu was 21 with a record of 17-6-4. Rose was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ishimatsu was coming off a win. Rose won via unanimous decision.
6. Lionel Rose KOs Tanny Cuaresma
On May 4, 1971 Lionel Rose faced Tanny Cuaresma. Rose was 22 years old with a record of 39-6, and Cuaresma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a loss. Rose stopped Tanny Cuaresma via KO in the 1st round.
7. Lionel Rose KOs Richard Kid Borias
On August 4, 1970 Lionel Rose faced Richard Kid Borias. Rose was 22 years old with a record of 37-5, and Borias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a win. Rose stopped Richard Kid Borias via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Lionel Rose KOs Vincente Garcia
On November 1, 1969 Lionel Rose faced Vincente Garcia. Rose was 21 years old with a record of 34-3, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was coming off a loss. Rose stopped Vincente Garcia via KO in the 5th round.
9. Lionel Rose KOs Giuseppe Agate
On November 13, 1975 Lionel Rose faced Giuseppe Agate. Rose was 27 years old with a record of 41-9, and Agate was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rose stopped Giuseppe Agate via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Lionel Rose KOs Kamara Diop
On October 13, 1967 Lionel Rose faced Kamara Diop. Rose was 19 years old with a record of 24-2, and Diop was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rose was on a 12-fight winning streak. Rose stopped Kamara Diop via TKO in the 3rd round.