Best fights of Miguel Ángel González
Over 18 years as a professional, Miguel Ángel González has compiled a 51-5-1 (40) record, including 19 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Miguel Ángel González draws with Julio César Chávez
On March 7, 1998 Miguel Ángel González fought Julio César Chávez for the vacant WBC super lightweight title. González was 27 years old with a record of 42-1, and Chávez was 35 with a record of 99-2-1. González was coming off a win and Chávez was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
2. Miguel Ángel González defeats Darryl Tyson
On December 5, 1992 Miguel Ángel González defended his WBC lightweight title against Darryl Tyson. González was 22 years old with a record of 26-0, and Tyson was 32 with a record of 40-4. González was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Tyson was on a 15-fight winning streak. González won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Miguel Ángel González loses to Oscar De La Hoya via unanimous decision
On January 18, 1997 Miguel Ángel González fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC super lightweight title. González was 26 years old with a record of 41-0, and Hoya was 23 with a record of 22-0. González was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. González lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hoya.