Best fights of Luis Maldonado
Over 17 years as a professional, Luis Maldonado has compiled a 36-15-1 (27) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Luis Maldonado draws with Cristian Mijares
On February 24, 2006 Luis Maldonado faced Cristian Mijares in a super flyweight bout. Maldonado was 27 years old with a record of 31-1, and Mijares was 24 with a record of 26-3-1. Maldonado was on a 29-fight winning streak and Mijares was on a 15-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
2. Luis Maldonado KOs Jose de Jesus Robles
On April 19, 2002 Luis Maldonado fought Jose de Jesus Robles for the vacant WBA Fedecentro flyweight title. Maldonado was 24 years old with a record of 17-1, and Robles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 15-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped Jose de Jesus Robles via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Luis Maldonado KOs Rafael Chavez
On July 12, 2002 Luis Maldonado fought Rafael Chavez for the vacant Mexico flyweight title. Maldonado was 24 years old with a record of 18-1, and Chavez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 16-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped Rafael Chavez via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Luis Maldonado KOs Jose Angel Cota
On September 2, 2000 Luis Maldonado fought Jose Angel Cota for the vacant WBC Youth flyweight title. Maldonado was 22 years old with a record of 11-1, and Cota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 9-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped Jose Angel Cota via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Luis Maldonado KOs Juan Francisco Centeno
On March 18, 2005 Luis Maldonado faced Juan Francisco Centeno. Maldonado was 27 years old with a record of 27-1, and Centeno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 25-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped Juan Francisco Centeno via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Luis Maldonado KOs Francisco Soto
On November 22, 2002 Luis Maldonado defended his Mexico flyweight title against Francisco Soto. Maldonado was 24 years old with a record of 19-1, and Soto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 17-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped Francisco Soto via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
7. Luis Maldonado KOs Javier Torres
On November 17, 2006 Luis Maldonado faced Javier Torres. Maldonado was 28 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was coming off a loss. Maldonado stopped Javier Torres via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Luis Maldonado KOs Javier Marquez Clemente
On August 27, 2011 Luis Maldonado faced Javier Marquez Clemente. Maldonado was 33 years old with a record of 35-7-1, and Clemente was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 5-fight losing streak. Maldonado stopped Javier Marquez Clemente via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Luis Maldonado KOs Julio Grimaldo
On August 13, 2005 Luis Maldonado faced Julio Grimaldo. Maldonado was 27 years old with a record of 29-1, and Grimaldo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 27-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped Julio Grimaldo via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Luis Maldonado KOs Jorge Romero
On February 17, 2007 Luis Maldonado faced Jorge Romero. Maldonado was 28 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Romero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maldonado was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maldonado stopped Jorge Romero via TKO in the 4th round.