Best fights of Salvador Sánchez
Over 7 years as a professional, Salvador Sánchez compiled a 44-1-1 (32) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Salvador Sánchez KOs Wilfredo Gómez
On August 21, 1981 Salvador Sánchez defended his The Ring, WBC, and lineal featherweight titles against Wilfredo Gómez. Sánchez was 22 years old with a record of 40-1-1, and Gómez was 24 with a record of 32-0-1. Sánchez was on a 20-fight winning streak and Gómez was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Wilfredo Gómez via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
2. Salvador Sánchez defeats Ruben Castillo
On April 12, 1980 Salvador Sánchez defended his The Ring, WBC, and lineal featherweight titles against Ruben Castillo. Sánchez was 21 years old with a record of 34-1-1, and Castillo was 22 with a record of 44-1. Sánchez was on a 14-fight winning streak and Castillo was coming off a win. Sánchez won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.