Best fights of Lupe Pintor
Over 21 years as a professional, Lupe Pintor has compiled a 56-14-2 (42) record, including 14 title fights across six weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lupe Pintor defeats Carlos Z谩rate
On June 3, 1979 Lupe Pintor fought Carlos Z谩rate for the WBC bantamweight title. Pintor was 24 years old with a record of 38-4, and Z谩rate was 28 with a record of 54-1. Pintor was on a 5-fight winning streak and Z谩rate was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pintor won via split decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Lupe Pintor defeats Juan Meza
On August 18, 1985 Lupe Pintor fought Juan Meza for the WBC super bantamweight title. Pintor was 30 years old with a record of 53-7-2, and Meza was 29 with a record of 43-5. Meza was on a 6-fight winning streak. Pintor won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
3. Lupe Pintor loses to Wilfredo G贸mez via KO
On December 3, 1982 Lupe Pintor fought Wilfredo G贸mez for the WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles. Pintor was 27 years old with a record of 49-5-1, and G贸mez was 26 with a record of 37-1-1. Pintor was on a 7-fight winning streak and G贸mez was on a 5-fight winning streak. G贸mez stopped Pintor via TKO in the 14th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 14th round.
4. Lupe Pintor KOs Jovito Rengifo
On July 26, 1981 Lupe Pintor defended his WBC bantamweight title against Jovito Rengifo. Pintor was 26 years old with a record of 45-5-1, and Rengifo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pintor was on a 3-fight winning streak. Pintor stopped Jovito Rengifo via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
5. Lupe Pintor KOs Lee Seung-hoon
On June 3, 1982 Lupe Pintor defended his WBC bantamweight title against Lee Seung-hoon. Pintor was 27 years old with a record of 47-5-1, and Seung-hoon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pintor was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pintor stopped Lee Seung-hoon via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
6. Lupe Pintor KOs Johnny Owen
On September 19, 1980 Lupe Pintor defended his WBC bantamweight title against Johnny Owen. Pintor was 25 years old with a record of 42-5-1, and Owen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pintor stopped Johnny Owen via KO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
7. Lupe Pintor KOs Alberto Sandoval
On February 9, 1980 Lupe Pintor defended his WBC bantamweight title against Alberto Sandoval. Pintor was 24 years old with a record of 41-5, and Sandoval was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pintor was coming off a loss. Pintor stopped Alberto Sandoval via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
8. Lupe Pintor KOs Hurricane Teru
On September 22, 1981 Lupe Pintor defended his WBC bantamweight title against Hurricane Teru. Pintor was 26 years old with a record of 46-5-1, and Teru was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pintor was on a 4-fight winning streak. Pintor stopped Hurricane Teru via KO in the 15th round. Defended the title.
9. Lupe Pintor defeats Alberto D谩vila in their 2nd fight
On December 19, 1980 Lupe Pintor defended his WBC bantamweight title against Alberto D谩vila. It was their second meeting. Pintor was 25 years old with a record of 43-5-1, and D谩vila was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pintor was coming off a win. Pintor won via majority decision. Defended the title.
10. Lupe Pintor defeats Jose Felix Uziga
On February 22, 1981 Lupe Pintor defended his WBC bantamweight title against Jose Felix Uziga. Pintor was 25 years old with a record of 44-5-1, and Uziga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pintor was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pintor won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.