Best fights of Óscar Rivas
Over 12 years as a professional, Óscar Rivas has compiled a 28-1 (19) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Óscar Rivas KOs Bryant Jennings
On January 18, 2019 Óscar Rivas, the WBC-NABF heavyweight champion, met Bryant Jennings, the IBF International and WBO-NABO heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Rivas was 31 years old with a record of 25-0, and Jennings was 34 with a record of 24-2. Rivas was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Jennings was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rivas stopped Bryant Jennings via TKO in the 12th round. Became the unified heavyweight champion.
2. Óscar Rivas defeats Ryan Rozicki
On October 22, 2021 Óscar Rivas faced Ryan Rozicki in a bridgerweight bout. Rivas was 34 years old with a record of 27-1, and Rozicki was 26 with a record of 13-0. Rivas was coming off a win and Rozicki was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Rivas won via unanimous decision.
3. Óscar Rivas loses to Dillian Whyte via unanimous decision
On July 20, 2019 Óscar Rivas fought Dillian Whyte for the vacant WBC interim heavyweight title. Rivas was 32 years old with a record of 26-0, and Whyte was 31 with a record of 25-1. Rivas was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Whyte was on a 9-fight winning streak. Rivas lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Whyte.
4. Óscar Rivas KOs Carl Davis Drumond
On September 28, 2017 Óscar Rivas fought Carl Davis Drumond for the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Rivas was 30 years old with a record of 20-0, and Drumond was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivas was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Rivas stopped Carl Davis Drumond via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Óscar Rivas defeats Herve Hubeaux
On May 19, 2018 Óscar Rivas defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against Herve Hubeaux. Rivas was 30 years old with a record of 23-0, and Hubeaux was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivas was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Rivas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Óscar Rivas stops Sylvera Louis in their 2nd fight
On March 16, 2021 Óscar Rivas faced Sylvera Louis. It was their second meeting. Rivas was 33 years old with a record of 26-1, and Louis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivas was coming off a loss. Rivas stopped Sylvera Louis via retirement in the 3rd round.
7. Óscar Rivas KOs Jeremiah Karpency
On July 29, 2016 Óscar Rivas faced Jeremiah Karpency. Rivas was 29 years old with a record of 19-0, and Karpency was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivas was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Rivas stopped Jeremiah Karpency via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Óscar Rivas KOs Jason Pettaway
On June 26, 2015 Óscar Rivas faced Jason Pettaway. Rivas was 28 years old with a record of 16-0, and Pettaway was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivas was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Rivas stopped Jason Pettaway via KO in the 1st round.
9. Óscar Rivas KOs Ozcan Cetinkaya
On April 4, 2015 Óscar Rivas faced Ozcan Cetinkaya. Rivas was 27 years old with a record of 15-0, and Cetinkaya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivas was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Rivas stopped Ozcan Cetinkaya via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Óscar Rivas defeats Fábio Maldonado
On December 1, 2018 Óscar Rivas defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against Fábio Maldonado. Rivas was 31 years old with a record of 24-0, and Maldonado was 38 with a record of 26-0. Rivas was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Maldonado was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Rivas won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.