Best fights of Roger Mayweather
Over 18 years as a professional, Roger Mayweather compiled a 59-13 (35) record, including 23 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Roger Mayweather defeats Vinny Paz
On November 7, 1988 Roger Mayweather defended his WBC super lightweight title against Vinny Paz. Mayweather was 27 years old with a record of 33-5, and Paz was 25 with a record of 25-2. Mayweather was on a 7-fight winning streak and Paz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mayweather won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Roger Mayweather loses to Julio César Chávez in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 13, 1989 Roger Mayweather defended his WBC super lightweight title against Julio César Chávez. It was their second meeting. Mayweather was 28 years old with a record of 34-5, and Chávez was 26 with a record of 62-0. Mayweather was on a 8-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 62-fight winning streak. Chávez stopped Mayweather via retirement in the 10th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. Roger Mayweather defeats Carl Griffith
On July 1, 1993 Roger Mayweather faced Carl Griffith in a super lightweight bout. Mayweather was 32 years old with a record of 43-9, and Griffith was 23 with a record of 27-2-2. Mayweather was coming off a loss, while Griffith was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mayweather won via unanimous decision.
4. Roger Mayweather defeats Mario Martínez
On November 7, 1985 Roger Mayweather faced Mario Martínez in a super featherweight bout. Mayweather was 24 years old with a record of 21-3, and Martínez was 20 with a record of 38-2-2. Mayweather was coming off a loss, while Martínez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mayweather won via split decision.
5. Roger Mayweather loses to Darryl Tyson via split decision
On October 27, 1993 Roger Mayweather fought Darryl Tyson for the vacant IBF-USBA super lightweight title. Mayweather was 32 years old with a record of 44-9, and Tyson was 33 with a record of 40-6-1. Mayweather was coming off a win, while Tyson was coming off a loss. Mayweather lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Tyson.
6. Roger Mayweather KOs Eduardo Montes
On May 28, 1994 Roger Mayweather fought Eduardo Montes for the vacant IBO super lightweight title. Mayweather was 33 years old with a record of 48-10, and Montes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mayweather was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mayweather stopped Eduardo Montes via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Roger Mayweather KOs Mauricio Aceves
On March 24, 1988 Roger Mayweather defended his WBC super lightweight title against Mauricio Aceves. Mayweather was 26 years old with a record of 30-5, and Aceves was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mayweather was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mayweather stopped Mauricio Aceves via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Roger Mayweather KOs Benedicto Villablanca
On August 17, 1983 Roger Mayweather defended his WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles against Benedicto Villablanca. Mayweather was 22 years old with a record of 16-0, and Villablanca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mayweather was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Mayweather stopped Benedicto Villablanca via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
9. Roger Mayweather KOs René Arredondo
On November 12, 1987 Roger Mayweather fought René Arredondo for the vacant WBC super lightweight title. Mayweather was 26 years old with a record of 28-5, and Arredondo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mayweather was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mayweather stopped René Arredondo via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Roger Mayweather KOs Jorge Alvarado
On April 20, 1983 Roger Mayweather defended his WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles against Jorge Alvarado. Mayweather was 21 years old with a record of 15-0, and Alvarado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mayweather was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Mayweather stopped Jorge Alvarado via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.