Best fights of Manuel Medina
Over 23 years as a professional, Manuel Medina has compiled a 67-16-1 (32) record, including 29 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Manuel Medina defeats Alejandro González
On September 23, 1995 Manuel Medina fought Alejandro González for the WBC featherweight title. Medina was 24 years old with a record of 50-6, and González was 22 with a record of 37-2. Medina was coming off a win and González was on a 25-fight winning streak. Medina won via split decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Manuel Medina defeats Steve Cruz
On July 8, 1990 Manuel Medina faced Steve Cruz in a super featherweight bout. Medina was 19 years old with a record of 35-3, and Cruz was 26 with a record of 34-4. Medina was on a 6-fight winning streak and Cruz was coming off a win. Medina won via unanimous decision.
3. Manuel Medina defeats Scott Harrison
On July 12, 2003 Manuel Medina fought Scott Harrison for the WBO featherweight title. Medina was 32 years old with a record of 62-13, and Harrison was 25 with a record of 19-1-1. Medina was on a 2-fight winning streak and Harrison was on a 16-fight winning streak. Medina won via split decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
4. Manuel Medina defeats Tom Johnson
On November 18, 1991 Manuel Medina defended his IBF featherweight title against Tom Johnson. Medina was 20 years old with a record of 41-3, and Johnson was 27 with a record of 26-1-1. Medina was on a 12-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 5-fight winning streak. Medina won via technical decision. Defended the title.
5. Manuel Medina defeats Troy Dorsey
On August 12, 1991 Manuel Medina fought Troy Dorsey for the IBF featherweight title. Medina was 20 years old with a record of 40-3, and Dorsey was 28 with a record of 11-3-4. Medina was on a 11-fight winning streak and Dorsey was coming off a win. Medina won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
6. Manuel Medina loses to Johnny Tapia via majority decision
On April 27, 2002 Manuel Medina defended his IBF featherweight title against Johnny Tapia. Medina was 31 years old with a record of 60-11, and Tapia was 35 with a record of 51-2-2. Medina was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tapia was on a 3-fight winning streak. Medina lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Tapia.
7. Manuel Medina KOs Frank Toledo in their 2nd fight
On November 16, 2001 Manuel Medina fought Frank Toledo for the vacant IBF featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Medina was 30 years old with a record of 59-11, and Toledo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medina was on a 3-fight winning streak. Medina stopped Frank Toledo via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Manuel Medina loses to Tom Johnson in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 26, 1993 Manuel Medina defended his IBF featherweight title against Tom Johnson. It was their second meeting. Medina was 21 years old with a record of 46-3, and Johnson was 28 with a record of 30-2-1. Medina was on a 17-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Medina lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Johnson.
9. Manuel Medina KOs Leonardo Resendiz
On July 23, 2004 Manuel Medina fought Leonardo Resendiz for the vacant WBA-NABA super featherweight title. Medina was 33 years old with a record of 63-14, and Resendiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medina was coming off a loss. Medina stopped Leonardo Resendiz via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Manuel Medina defeats Kevin Kelley
On November 11, 2006 Manuel Medina faced Kevin Kelley in a super featherweight bout. Medina was 35 years old with a record of 66-15, and Kelley was 39 with a record of 59-7-2. Medina was coming off a loss, while Kelley was coming off a win. Medina won via majority decision.