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 two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Manuel Medina defeats Steve Cruz
On July 8, 1990 Manuel Medina faced Steve Cruz in a 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 5th round. Won the vacant title.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Manuel Medina loses to John John Molina via unanimous decision
On June 26, 1993 Manuel Medina fought John John Molina for the IBF super featherweight title. Medina was 22 years old with a record of 47-4, and Molina was 28 with a record of 31-3. Medina was coming off a win and Molina was on a 10-fight winning streak. Medina lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Molina.
7. 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.
8. Manuel Medina stops Fabrizio Cappai
On July 22, 1992 Manuel Medina defended his IBF featherweight title against Fabrizio Cappai. Medina was 21 years old with a record of 43-3, and Cappai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medina was on a 14-fight winning streak. Medina stopped Fabrizio Cappai via retirement in the 10th round. Defended the title.
9. Manuel Medina KOs Jose Ayala
On October 18, 1997 Manuel Medina fought Jose Ayala for the vacant WBA Fedecentro featherweight title. Medina was 26 years old with a record of 53-10, and Ayala was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medina was on a 2-fight losing streak. Medina stopped Jose Ayala via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Manuel Medina defeats Moussa Sangare
On October 23, 1992 Manuel Medina defended his IBF featherweight title against Moussa Sangare. Medina was 21 years old with a record of 45-3, and Sangare was 0 with a record of 0-0. Medina was on a 16-fight winning streak. Medina won via majority decision. Defended the title.