Best fights of Ray Beltrán
Over 22 years as a professional, Ray Beltrán has compiled a 36-9-1 (22) record, including 13 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ray Beltrán defeats Bryan Vázquez
On August 5, 2017 Ray Beltrán faced Bryan Vázquez in a super featherweight bout. Beltrán was 36 years old with a record of 32-7-1, and Vázquez was 29 with a record of 35-2. Beltrán was on a 3-fight winning streak and Vázquez was coming off a win. Beltrán won via majority decision.
2. Ray Beltrán draws with Ricky Burns
On September 7, 2013 Ray Beltrán fought Ricky Burns for the WBO lightweight title. Beltrán was 32 years old with a record of 28-6, and Burns was 30 with a record of 36-2. Beltrán was on a 3-fight winning streak and Burns was on a 21-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Ray Beltrán defeats Hank Lundy
On July 27, 2012 Ray Beltrán fought Hank Lundy for the WBC-NABF lightweight title. Beltrán was 31 years old with a record of 25-6, and Lundy was 28 with a record of 22-1-1. Beltrán was coming off a loss, while Lundy was on a 4-fight winning streak. Beltrán won via majority decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Ray Beltrán defeats Paulus Moses
On February 16, 2018 Ray Beltrán fought Paulus Moses for the vacant WBO lightweight title. Beltrán was 36 years old with a record of 33-7-1, and Moses was 39 with a record of 40-3. Both Beltrán and Moses were on a 4-fight winning streak. Beltrán won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Ray Beltrán KOs Carlos Diaz
On October 1, 2002 Ray Beltrán fought Carlos Diaz for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX featherweight title. Beltrán was 21 years old with a record of 9-2, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Beltrán was on a 4-fight winning streak. Beltrán stopped Carlos Diaz via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ray Beltrán KOs Hiroki Okada
On February 10, 2019 Ray Beltrán fought Hiroki Okada for the vacant WBC Continental Americas and WBO InterContinental super lightweight titles. Beltrán was 37 years old with a record of 34-8-1, and Okada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Beltrán was coming off a loss. Beltrán stopped Hiroki Okada via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant titles.
7. Ray Beltrán KOs Jonathan Maicelo
On May 20, 2017 Ray Beltrán faced Jonathan Maicelo in a lightweight bout. Beltrán was 35 years old with a record of 31-7-1, and Maicelo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Beltrán was on a 2-fight winning streak. Beltrán stopped Jonathan Maicelo via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Ray Beltrán KOs Ivan Najera
On May 21, 2016 Ray Beltrán faced Ivan Najera in a lightweight bout. Beltrán was 34 years old with a record of 29-7-1, and Najera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Beltrán stopped Ivan Najera via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Ray Beltrán loses to Terence Crawford via unanimous decision
On November 29, 2014 Ray Beltrán fought Terence Crawford for the WBO lightweight title. Beltrán was 33 years old with a record of 29-6-1, and Crawford was 27 with a record of 24-0. Beltrán was coming off a win and Crawford was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Beltrán lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Crawford.
10. Ray Beltrán KOs Jose Montes
On July 20, 2007 Ray Beltrán faced Jose Montes in a featherweight bout. Beltrán was 25 years old with a record of 19-3, and Montes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Beltrán was on a 3-fight winning streak. Beltrán stopped Jose Montes via TKO in the 1st round.