Best fights of Paul Spadafora
Over 19 years as a professional, Paul Spadafora has compiled a 49-1-1 (19) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Spadafora defeats Billy Irwin
On December 16, 2000 Paul Spadafora defended his IBF lightweight title against Billy Irwin. Spadafora was 25 years old with a record of 31-0, and Irwin was 32 with a record of 34-3. Spadafora was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Irwin was on a 11-fight winning streak. Spadafora won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Paul Spadafora KOs Renato Cornett
On December 17, 1999 Paul Spadafora defended his IBF lightweight title against Renato Cornett. Spadafora was 24 years old with a record of 27-0, and Cornett was 34 with a record of 30-2-1. Spadafora was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Cornett was on a 7-fight winning streak. Spadafora stopped Renato Cornett via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
3. Paul Spadafora defeats Angel Manfredy
On March 9, 2002 Paul Spadafora defended his IBF lightweight title against Angel Manfredy. Spadafora was 26 years old with a record of 34-0, and Manfredy was 27 with a record of 39-5-1. Spadafora was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak and Manfredy was on a 6-fight winning streak. Spadafora won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Paul Spadafora defeats Victoriano Sosa
On March 3, 2000 Paul Spadafora defended his IBF lightweight title against Victoriano Sosa. Spadafora was 24 years old with a record of 28-0, and Sosa was 25 with a record of 24-1-1. Spadafora was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Sosa was on a 19-fight winning streak. Spadafora won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Paul Spadafora defeats Dennis Holbaek Pedersen
On November 9, 2002 Paul Spadafora defended his IBF lightweight title against Dennis Holbaek Pedersen. Spadafora was 27 years old with a record of 35-0, and Pedersen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spadafora was on an undefeated 35-fight winning streak. Spadafora won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Paul Spadafora defeats Joel Perez
On May 8, 2001 Paul Spadafora defended his IBF lightweight title against Joel Perez. Spadafora was 25 years old with a record of 32-0, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spadafora was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Spadafora won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Paul Spadafora KOs Frankie Zepeda
On November 22, 2006 Paul Spadafora faced Frankie Zepeda in a lightweight bout. Spadafora was 31 years old with a record of 38-0-1, and Zepeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spadafora was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Spadafora stopped Frankie Zepeda via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Paul Spadafora defeats Israel Cardona
On August 20, 1999 Paul Spadafora fought Israel Cardona for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Spadafora was 23 years old with a record of 26-0, and Cardona was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spadafora was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Spadafora won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Paul Spadafora KOs Francisco Campos
On July 17, 2004 Paul Spadafora faced Francisco Campos in a lightweight bout. Spadafora was 28 years old with a record of 37-0-1, and Campos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spadafora was coming off a win. Spadafora stopped Francisco Campos via TKO in the 10th round.
10. Paul Spadafora KOs Ivan Orlando Bustos
On June 24, 2009 Paul Spadafora faced Ivan Orlando Bustos in a lightweight bout. Spadafora was 33 years old with a record of 41-0-1, and Bustos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spadafora was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Spadafora stopped Ivan Orlando Bustos via TKO in the 6th round.