Best fights of Salvador Sánchez
Over 7 years as a professional, Salvador Sánchez has 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 WBC, The Ring, 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 KOs Roberto Castañón
On March 22, 1981 Salvador Sánchez defended his WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles against Roberto Castañón. Sánchez was 22 years old with a record of 38-1-1, and Castañón was 28 with a record of 42-1. Sánchez was on a 18-fight winning streak and Castañón was on a 13-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Roberto Castañón via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
3. Salvador Sánchez defeats Ruben Castillo
On April 12, 1980 Salvador Sánchez defended his WBC, The Ring, 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.
4. Salvador Sánchez KOs Danny Lopez
On February 2, 1980 Salvador Sánchez fought Danny Lopez for the WBC and The Ring featherweight titles. Sánchez was 21 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and Lopez was 27 with a record of 23-3. Sánchez was on a 13-fight winning streak and Lopez was on a 18-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Danny Lopez via TKO in the 13th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
5. Salvador Sánchez KOs Azumah Nelson
On July 21, 1982 Salvador Sánchez defended his WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles against Azumah Nelson. Sánchez was 23 years old with a record of 43-1-1, and Nelson was 24 with a record of 13-0. Sánchez was on a 23-fight winning streak and Nelson was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Sánchez stopped Azumah Nelson via TKO in the 15th round. Defended the titles.
6. Salvador Sánchez defeats Patrick Ford
On September 13, 1980 Salvador Sánchez defended his WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles against Patrick Ford. Sánchez was 21 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Ford was 24 with a record of 16-0. Sánchez was on a 16-fight winning streak and Ford was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Sánchez won via majority decision. Defended the titles.
7. Salvador Sánchez defeats Juan Laporte
On December 13, 1980 Salvador Sánchez defended his WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles against Juan Laporte. Sánchez was 21 years old with a record of 37-1-1, and Laporte was 21 with a record of 15-1. Sánchez was on a 17-fight winning streak and Laporte was on a 11-fight winning streak. Sánchez won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.