Best fights of Miguel Canto
Over 13 years as a professional, Miguel Canto compiled a 61-9-4 (15) record, including 24 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Miguel Canto defeats Antonio Avelar
On February 10, 1979 Miguel Canto defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Antonio Avelar. Canto was 31 years old with a record of 56-4-3, and Avelar was 20 with a record of 19-7-1. Canto was on a 23-fight winning streak, while Avelar was coming off a loss. Canto won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
2. Miguel Canto KOs Jiro Takada
On August 23, 1975 Miguel Canto defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Jiro Takada. Canto was 27 years old with a record of 43-4-3, and Takada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto was on a 10-fight winning streak. Canto stopped Jiro Takada via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
3. Miguel Canto defeats Gabriel Bernal
On June 6, 1981 Miguel Canto faced Gabriel Bernal in a flyweight bout. Canto was 33 years old with a record of 60-6-4, and Bernal was 25 with a record of 27-6-2. Canto was coming off a loss, while Bernal was coming off a win. Canto won via points decision.
4. Miguel Canto KOs Tarcisio Gomez in their 2nd fight
On March 24, 1973 Miguel Canto defended his Mexico flyweight title against Tarcisio Gomez. It was their second meeting. Canto was 25 years old with a record of 29-3-3, and Gomez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto stopped Tarcisio Gomez via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Miguel Canto defeats Shoji Oguma
On January 8, 1975 Miguel Canto fought Shoji Oguma for the vacant WBC and The Ring flyweight titles. Canto was 26 years old with a record of 39-4-3, and Oguma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto was on a 6-fight winning streak. Canto won via majority decision. Won the vacant titles.
6. Miguel Canto defeats Shoji Oguma in their 3rd fight
On April 18, 1978 Miguel Canto defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Shoji Oguma. It was their third meeting. Canto was 30 years old with a record of 54-4-3, and Oguma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto was on a 21-fight winning streak. Canto won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Miguel Canto defeats Martín Vargas in their 2nd fight
On November 30, 1977 Miguel Canto defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Martín Vargas. It was their second meeting. Canto was 29 years old with a record of 52-4-3, and Vargas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto was on a 19-fight winning streak. Canto won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
8. Miguel Canto defeats Martín Vargas
On September 17, 1977 Miguel Canto defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Martín Vargas. Canto was 29 years old with a record of 51-4-3, and Vargas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto was on a 18-fight winning streak. Canto won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
9. Miguel Canto defeats Kimio Furesawa
On June 15, 1977 Miguel Canto defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Kimio Furesawa. Canto was 29 years old with a record of 50-4-3, and Furesawa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto was on a 17-fight winning streak. Canto won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
10. Miguel Canto defeats Orlando Javierto
On November 19, 1976 Miguel Canto defended his WBC and The Ring flyweight titles against Orlando Javierto. Canto was 28 years old with a record of 48-4-3, and Javierto was 0 with a record of 0-0. Canto was on a 15-fight winning streak. Canto won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.