Best fights of Rick Lockridge
Over 14 years as a professional, Rick Lockridge compiled a 44-9 (36) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rick Lockridge KOs Johnny De La Rosa
On October 25, 1987 Rick Lockridge defended his IBF super featherweight title against Johnny De La Rosa. Lockridge was 28 years old with a record of 41-5, and Rosa was 24 with a record of 34-2. Lockridge was on a 3-fight winning streak and Rosa was on a 10-fight winning streak. Lockridge stopped Johnny De La Rosa via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
2. Rick Lockridge KOs Roger Mayweather
On February 26, 1984 Rick Lockridge fought Roger Mayweather for the WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles. Lockridge was 25 years old with a record of 32-3, and Mayweather was 22 with a record of 17-0. Lockridge was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mayweather was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Lockridge stopped Roger Mayweather via KO in the 1st round. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
3. Rick Lockridge loses to Eusebio Pedroza via split decision
On October 4, 1980 Rick Lockridge fought Eusebio Pedroza for the WBA featherweight title. Lockridge was 21 years old with a record of 16-0, and Pedroza was 24 with a record of 27-3. Lockridge was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Pedroza was on a 13-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pedroza.
4. Rick Lockridge loses to Wilfredo Gómez via majority decision
On May 19, 1985 Rick Lockridge defended his WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles against Wilfredo Gómez. Lockridge was 26 years old with a record of 36-3, and Gómez was 28 with a record of 41-2-1. Lockridge was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Gómez was coming off a loss. Lockridge lost via majority decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Gómez.
5. Rick Lockridge loses to Julio César Chávez via majority decision
On August 3, 1986 Rick Lockridge fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super featherweight title. Lockridge was 27 years old with a record of 38-4, and Chávez was 24 with a record of 52-0. Lockridge was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 52-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chávez.
6. Rick Lockridge KOs Kamel Bou Ali
On January 27, 1985 Rick Lockridge defended his WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles against Kamel Bou Ali. Lockridge was 26 years old with a record of 35-3, and Ali was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lockridge was on a 6-fight winning streak. Lockridge stopped Kamel Bou Ali via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
7. Rick Lockridge KOs Tae Jin Moon
On June 12, 1984 Rick Lockridge defended his WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles against Tae Jin Moon. Lockridge was 25 years old with a record of 33-3, and Moon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lockridge was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lockridge stopped Tae Jin Moon via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
8. Rick Lockridge stops Barry Michael
On August 9, 1987 Rick Lockridge fought Barry Michael for the vacant IBF super featherweight title. Lockridge was 28 years old with a record of 40-5, and Michael was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lockridge was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lockridge stopped Barry Michael via retirement in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Rick Lockridge loses to Eusebio Pedroza in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On April 24, 1983 Rick Lockridge fought Eusebio Pedroza for the WBA and The Ring featherweight titles. It was their second meeting. Lockridge was 24 years old with a record of 29-2, and Pedroza was 27 with a record of 33-3-1. Lockridge was on a 9-fight winning streak. Lockridge lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pedroza.
10. Rick Lockridge defeats Harold Knight
On April 2, 1988 Rick Lockridge defended his IBF super featherweight title against Harold Knight. Lockridge was 29 years old with a record of 42-5, and Knight was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lockridge was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lockridge won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.