Best fights of Ricardo Mayorga
Over 26 years as a professional, Ricardo Mayorga has compiled a 32-12-1 (26) record, including 19 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Ricardo Mayorga KOs Vernon Forrest
On January 25, 2003 Ricardo Mayorga fought Vernon Forrest for the The Ring and WBC welterweight titles. Mayorga was 29 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Forrest was 31 with a record of 35-0. Mayorga was coming off a win and Forrest was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Mayorga stopped Vernon Forrest via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Ricardo Mayorga defeats Vernon Forrest in their 2nd fight
On July 12, 2003 Ricardo Mayorga defended his The Ring, WBA (Super), WBC, and lineal welterweight titles against Vernon Forrest. It was their second meeting. Mayorga was 29 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Forrest was 32 with a record of 35-1. Mayorga was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Forrest was coming off a loss. Mayorga won via majority decision. Defended the titles.
3. Ricardo Mayorga loses to Miguel Cotto via KO
On March 12, 2011 Ricardo Mayorga fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA (Super) super welterweight title. Mayorga was 37 years old with a record of 29-7-1, and Cotto was 30 with a record of 35-2. Both Mayorga and Cotto were coming off a win. Cotto stopped Mayorga via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
4. Ricardo Mayorga loses to Shane Mosley via KO
On September 27, 2008 Ricardo Mayorga fought Shane Mosley for the vacant WBA InterContinental super welterweight title. Mayorga was 34 years old with a record of 28-6-1, and Mosley was 37 with a record of 44-5. Mayorga was coming off a win, while Mosley was coming off a loss. Mosley stopped Mayorga via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 12th round.