Best fights of Pancho Villa
Over 7 years as a professional, Pancho Villa compiled a 90-8-4 (22) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Pancho Villa KOs Jimmy Wilde
On June 18, 1923 Pancho Villa fought Jimmy Wilde for the NBA flyweight title. Villa was 21 years old with a record of 66-6-3, and Wilde was 31 with a record of 137-3-1. Both Villa and Wilde were coming off a loss. Villa stopped Jimmy Wilde via KO in the 7th round. Crowned the new flyweight champion.
2. Pancho Villa defeats Clever Sencio
On May 2, 1925 Pancho Villa defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles against Clever Sencio. Villa was 23 years old with a record of 89-7-4, and Sencio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was on a 7-fight winning streak. Villa won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Pancho Villa defeats Frankie Ash
On May 30, 1924 Pancho Villa defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles against Frankie Ash. Villa was 22 years old with a record of 82-7-4, and Ash was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Pancho Villa defeats Benny Schwartz
On October 12, 1923 Pancho Villa defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring flyweight titles against Benny Schwartz. Villa was 22 years old with a record of 72-6-3, and Schwartz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was on a 6-fight winning streak. Villa won via points decision. Defended the titles.
5. Pancho Villa KOs Frankie Mason
On February 13, 1923 Pancho Villa defended his American flyweight title against Frankie Mason. Villa was 21 years old with a record of 60-4-3, and Mason was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was on a 7-fight winning streak. Villa stopped Frankie Mason via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Pancho Villa KOs Johnny Buff
On September 14, 1922 Pancho Villa fought Johnny Buff for the vacant American flyweight title. Villa was 21 years old with a record of 53-4-3, and Buff was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was coming off a loss. Villa stopped Johnny Buff via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Pancho Villa KOs Jackie Feldman
On August 22, 1923 Pancho Villa faced Jackie Feldman. Villa was 22 years old with a record of 69-6-3, and Feldman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Villa stopped Jackie Feldman via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Pancho Villa KOs Donnie Mack
On December 5, 1923 Pancho Villa faced Donnie Mack. Villa was 22 years old with a record of 75-6-3, and Mack was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was on a 9-fight winning streak. Villa stopped Donnie Mack via KO in the 4th round.
9. Pancho Villa KOs Henny Catena
On July 2, 1924 Pancho Villa faced Henny Catena. Villa was 22 years old with a record of 84-7-4, and Catena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Villa stopped Henny Catena via KO in the 5th round.
10. Pancho Villa defeats Desiderio Reyes
On September 3, 1921 Pancho Villa fought Desiderio Reyes for the vacant Oriental bantamweight title. Villa was 20 years old with a record of 35-1-3, and Reyes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Villa was coming off a win. Villa won via points decision. Won the vacant title.