Best fights of Miguel Marriaga
Over 15 years as a professional, Miguel Marriaga has compiled a 31-8 (26) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Miguel Marriaga loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via KO
On August 5, 2017 Miguel Marriaga fought Vasyl Lomachenko for the WBO super featherweight title. Marriaga was 30 years old with a record of 25-2, and Lomachenko was 29 with a record of 8-1. Marriaga was coming off a loss, while Lomachenko was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lomachenko stopped Marriaga via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Miguel Marriaga loses to Nicholas Walters via unanimous decision
On June 13, 2015 Miguel Marriaga fought Nicholas Walters for the vacant WBA (Super) featherweight title. Marriaga was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Walters was 29 with a record of 25-0. Marriaga was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Walters was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Marriaga lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Walters.
3. Miguel Marriaga KOs Eduardo Montoya
On December 16, 2016 Miguel Marriaga defended his WBO-NABO featherweight title against Eduardo Montoya. Marriaga was 30 years old with a record of 24-1, and Montoya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was on a 4-fight winning streak. Marriaga stopped Eduardo Montoya via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Miguel Marriaga KOs Jorge Garcia Jimenez
On April 30, 2021 Miguel Marriaga fought Jorge Garcia Jimenez for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX featherweight title. Marriaga was 34 years old with a record of 29-4, and Jimenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was coming off a loss. Marriaga stopped Jorge Garcia Jimenez via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Miguel Marriaga KOs Guy Robb
On August 27, 2016 Miguel Marriaga fought Guy Robb for the vacant WBO-NABO featherweight title. Marriaga was 29 years old with a record of 23-1, and Robb was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was on a 3-fight winning streak. Marriaga stopped Guy Robb via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Miguel Marriaga KOs Luis Zambrano
On December 18, 2015 Miguel Marriaga faced Luis Zambrano in a featherweight bout. Marriaga was 29 years old with a record of 21-1, and Zambrano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was coming off a win. Marriaga stopped Luis Zambrano via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Miguel Marriaga KOs Jose Estrella
On November 3, 2018 Miguel Marriaga faced Jose Estrella in a lightweight bout. Marriaga was 32 years old with a record of 26-3, and Estrella was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was coming off a win. Marriaga stopped Jose Estrella via KO in the 4th round.
8. Miguel Marriaga KOs Derlinson Buriel
On May 12, 2018 Miguel Marriaga faced Derlinson Buriel in a lightweight bout. Marriaga was 31 years old with a record of 25-3, and Buriel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was on a 2-fight losing streak. Marriaga stopped Derlinson Buriel via KO in the 4th round.
9. Miguel Marriaga KOs Benjamin Rivas
On March 25, 2011 Miguel Marriaga faced Benjamin Rivas. Marriaga was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Rivas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Marriaga stopped Benjamin Rivas via KO in the 1st round.
10. Miguel Marriaga KOs Yenrry Bermudez
On December 21, 2012 Miguel Marriaga faced Yenrry Bermudez in a featherweight bout. Marriaga was 26 years old with a record of 13-0, and Bermudez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Marriaga was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Marriaga stopped Yenrry Bermudez via KO in the 2nd round.