Best fights of Nicolino Locche
Over 18 years as a professional, Nicolino Locche compiled a 117-4-14 (14) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nicolino Locche draws with Carlos Ortiz
On April 7, 1966 Nicolino Locche faced Carlos Ortiz in a lightweight bout. Locche was 26 years old with a record of 61-2-12, and Ortiz was 29 with a record of 46-5. Locche was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ortiz was coming off a win. The fight ended in a majority decision.
2. Nicolino Locche draws with Ismael Laguna
On July 17, 1965 Nicolino Locche faced Ismael Laguna in a lightweight bout. Locche was 25 years old with a record of 57-2-11, and Laguna was 22 with a record of 40-2. Locche was on a 5-fight winning streak and Laguna was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
3. Nicolino Locche defeats Antonio Cervantes
On December 11, 1971 Nicolino Locche defended his WBA, The Ring, and lineal super lightweight titles against Antonio Cervantes. Locche was 32 years old with a record of 103-2-14, and Cervantes was 25 with a record of 31-8-1. Locche was on a 14-fight winning streak and Cervantes was on a 8-fight winning streak. Locche won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Nicolino Locche stops Takeshi Fuji
On December 12, 1968 Nicolino Locche fought Takeshi Fuji for the vacant WBA, The Ring, and lineal super lightweight titles. Locche was 29 years old with a record of 89-2-14, and Fuji was 0 with a record of 0-0. Locche stopped Takeshi Fuji via retirement in the 10th round. Won the vacant titles.
5. Nicolino Locche defeats Adolph Pruitt
On May 16, 1970 Nicolino Locche defended his WBA, The Ring, and lineal super lightweight titles against Adolph Pruitt. Locche was 30 years old with a record of 97-2-14, and Pruitt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Locche was on a 8-fight winning streak. Locche won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Nicolino Locche defeats João Henrique da Silva
On October 11, 1969 Nicolino Locche defended his WBA, The Ring, and lineal super lightweight titles against João Henrique da Silva. Locche was 30 years old with a record of 94-2-14, and Silva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Locche was on a 5-fight winning streak. Locche won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Nicolino Locche defeats Carlos Hernandez
On May 3, 1969 Nicolino Locche defended his WBA, The Ring, and lineal super lightweight titles against Carlos Hernandez. Locche was 29 years old with a record of 91-2-14, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Locche was on a 2-fight winning streak. Locche won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
8. Nicolino Locche KOs Vicente Derado in their 5th fight
On December 2, 1967 Nicolino Locche faced Vicente Derado. It was their fifth meeting. Locche was 28 years old with a record of 80-2-13, and Derado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Locche was on a 19-fight winning streak. Locche stopped Vicente Derado via TKO in the 6th round.
9. Nicolino Locche defeats Domingo Barrera
On April 3, 1971 Nicolino Locche defended his WBA, The Ring, and lineal super lightweight titles against Domingo Barrera. Locche was 31 years old with a record of 100-2-14, and Barrera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Locche was on a 11-fight winning streak. Locche won via split decision. Defended the titles.
10. Nicolino Locche KOs José Acha Paz
On July 10, 1967 Nicolino Locche faced José Acha Paz. Locche was 27 years old with a record of 70-2-13, and Paz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Locche was on a 9-fight winning streak. Locche stopped José Acha Paz via TKO in the 6th round.