Best fights of Rafael Ruelas
Over 11 years as a professional, Rafael Ruelas has compiled a 53-4 (41) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rafael Ruelas KOs Steve Cruz
On March 31, 1991 Rafael Ruelas fought Steve Cruz for the vacant WBC-NABF and WBC-NABF featherweight titles. Ruelas was 19 years old with a record of 24-0, and Cruz was 27 with a record of 35-5. Ruelas was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Cruz was coming off a win. Ruelas stopped Steve Cruz via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant titles.
2. Rafael Ruelas stops Jorge Páez
On November 6, 1992 Rafael Ruelas fought Jorge Páez for the vacant WBC-NABF lightweight title. Ruelas was 21 years old with a record of 33-1, and Páez was 27 with a record of 43-4-4. Ruelas was on a 6-fight winning streak and Páez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Jorge Páez via retirement in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Rafael Ruelas defeats Darryl Tyson
On July 17, 1993 Rafael Ruelas faced Darryl Tyson in a lightweight bout. Ruelas was 22 years old with a record of 36-1, and Tyson was 32 with a record of 40-5-1. Ruelas was on a 9-fight winning streak. Ruelas won via unanimous decision.
4. Rafael Ruelas KOs Mike Evgen
On May 27, 1994 Rafael Ruelas defended his IBF lightweight title against Mike Evgen. Ruelas was 23 years old with a record of 40-1, and Evgen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 13-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Mike Evgen via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Rafael Ruelas KOs Roberto Burgos
On January 19, 1993 Rafael Ruelas fought Roberto Burgos for the vacant WBC-NABF lightweight title. Ruelas was 21 years old with a record of 34-1, and Burgos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Roberto Burgos via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Rafael Ruelas defeats Rick Lockridge
On January 30, 1992 Rafael Ruelas faced Rick Lockridge in a super featherweight bout. Ruelas was 20 years old with a record of 28-1, and Lockridge was 33 with a record of 44-7. Both Ruelas and Lockridge were coming off a win. Ruelas won via unanimous decision.
7. Rafael Ruelas stops Billy Schwer
On January 28, 1995 Rafael Ruelas defended his IBF lightweight title against Billy Schwer. Ruelas was 23 years old with a record of 42-1, and Schwer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 15-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Billy Schwer via retirement in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Rafael Ruelas KOs Robert Rivera
On February 23, 1993 Rafael Ruelas defended his WBC-NABF lightweight title against Robert Rivera. Ruelas was 21 years old with a record of 35-1, and Rivera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 8-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Robert Rivera via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Rafael Ruelas KOs Conrado Lopez
On August 19, 1993 Rafael Ruelas faced Conrado Lopez. Ruelas was 22 years old with a record of 37-1, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 10-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Conrado Lopez via KO in the 1st round.
10. Rafael Ruelas KOs Manuel Hernandez
On October 22, 1993 Rafael Ruelas faced Manuel Hernandez. Ruelas was 22 years old with a record of 38-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ruelas was on a 11-fight winning streak. Ruelas stopped Manuel Hernandez via KO in the 1st round.