Best fights of Rodrigo Valdez
Over 17 years as a professional, Rodrigo Valdez compiled a 63-8-2 (43) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rodrigo Valdez loses to Carlos Monz贸n in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 30, 1977 Rodrigo Valdez fought Carlos Monz贸n for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Valdez was 31 years old with a record of 59-5-2, and Monz贸n was 34 with a record of 86-3-9. Valdez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Monz贸n was on a 30-fight winning streak. Valdez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Monz贸n.
2. Rodrigo Valdez loses to Carlos Monz贸n via unanimous decision
On June 26, 1976 Rodrigo Valdez met Carlos Monz贸n in an undisputed middleweight title unification fight. Valdez was 30 years old with a record of 57-4-2, and Monz贸n was 33 with a record of 85-3-9. Valdez was on a 27-fight winning streak and Monz贸n was on a 29-fight winning streak. Valdez lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Monz贸n.
3. Rodrigo Valdez loses to Hugo Corro in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 11, 1978 Rodrigo Valdez fought Hugo Corro for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Valdez was 32 years old with a record of 61-7-2, and Corro was 25 with a record of 46-2-1. Valdez was coming off a win and Corro was on a 21-fight winning streak. Valdez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Corro.
4. Rodrigo Valdez KOs Nessim Max Cohen
On March 28, 1976 Rodrigo Valdez defended his WBC middleweight title against Nessim Max Cohen. Valdez was 30 years old with a record of 56-4-2, and Cohen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valdez was on a 26-fight winning streak. Valdez stopped Nessim Max Cohen via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. Rodrigo Valdez loses to Hugo Corro via unanimous decision
On April 22, 1978 Rodrigo Valdez defended the undisputed middleweight title against Hugo Corro. Valdez was 32 years old with a record of 60-6-2, and Corro was 24 with a record of 43-2-1. Valdez was coming off a win and Corro was on a 18-fight winning streak. Valdez lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Corro.
6. Rodrigo Valdez KOs Bennie Briscoe in their 2nd fight
On May 25, 1974 Rodrigo Valdez fought Bennie Briscoe for the vacant WBC middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Valdez was 28 years old with a record of 50-4-2, and Briscoe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valdez was on a 20-fight winning streak. Valdez stopped Bennie Briscoe via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Rodrigo Valdez KOs Ram贸n Mendez
On May 31, 1975 Rodrigo Valdez defended his WBC middleweight title against Ram贸n Mendez. Valdez was 29 years old with a record of 54-4-2, and Mendez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valdez was on a 24-fight winning streak. Valdez stopped Ram贸n Mendez via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Rodrigo Valdez KOs Gratien Tonna
On November 30, 1974 Rodrigo Valdez defended his WBC middleweight title against Gratien Tonna. Valdez was 28 years old with a record of 53-4-2, and Tonna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valdez was on a 23-fight winning streak. Valdez stopped Gratien Tonna via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
9. Rodrigo Valdez KOs Gilberto Almonte
On November 28, 1980 Rodrigo Valdez faced Gilberto Almonte. Valdez was 34 years old with a record of 62-8-2, and Almonte was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valdez was coming off a win. Valdez stopped Gilberto Almonte via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Rodrigo Valdez defeats Bennie Briscoe in their 3rd fight
On November 5, 1977 Rodrigo Valdez fought Bennie Briscoe for the vacant undisputed middleweight title. It was their third meeting. Valdez was 31 years old with a record of 59-6-2, and Briscoe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valdez was coming off a loss. Valdez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.