Best fights of Saoul Mamby
Over 38 years as a professional, Saoul Mamby has compiled a 45-34-6 (18) record, including 13 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Saoul Mamby KOs Esteban de Jesús
On July 7, 1980 Saoul Mamby defended his WBC super lightweight title against Esteban de Jesús. Mamby was 33 years old with a record of 27-12-5, and Jesús was 28 with a record of 57-4. Mamby was on a 7-fight winning streak and Jesús was on a 6-fight winning streak. Mamby stopped Esteban de Jesús via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
2. Saoul Mamby loses to Roberto Durán via unanimous decision
On May 4, 1976 Saoul Mamby faced Roberto Durán in a super lightweight bout. Mamby was 28 years old with a record of 18-8-5, and Durán was 24 with a record of 54-1. Durán was on a 23-fight winning streak. Mamby lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Durán.
3. Saoul Mamby KOs Sang Hyun Kim
On February 23, 1980 Saoul Mamby fought Sang Hyun Kim for the vacant WBC super lightweight title. Mamby was 32 years old with a record of 26-12-5, and Kim was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mamby was on a 6-fight winning streak. Mamby stopped Sang Hyun Kim via TKO in the 14th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Saoul Mamby defeats Thomas Americo
On August 29, 1981 Saoul Mamby defended his WBC super lightweight title against Thomas Americo. Mamby was 34 years old with a record of 30-12-5, and Americo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mamby was on a 10-fight winning streak. Mamby won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Saoul Mamby defeats Maurice Watkins
On October 2, 1980 Saoul Mamby defended his WBC super lightweight title against Maurice Watkins. Mamby was 33 years old with a record of 28-12-5, and Watkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mamby was on a 8-fight winning streak. Mamby won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Saoul Mamby defeats Jo Kimpuani
On June 12, 1981 Saoul Mamby defended his WBC super lightweight title against Jo Kimpuani. Mamby was 34 years old with a record of 29-12-5, and Kimpuani was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mamby was on a 9-fight winning streak. Mamby won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Saoul Mamby loses to Antonio Cervantes via unanimous decision
On November 13, 1976 Saoul Mamby faced Antonio Cervantes in a super lightweight bout. Mamby was 29 years old with a record of 19-9-5, and Cervantes was 30 with a record of 53-10-1. Mamby was coming off a win and Cervantes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mamby lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Cervantes.
8. Saoul Mamby KOs Tom Tarantino in 18 seconds
On January 12, 1980 Saoul Mamby faced Tom Tarantino in a welterweight bout. Mamby was 32 years old with a record of 25-12-5, and Tarantino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mamby was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mamby stopped Tom Tarantino via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Saoul Mamby loses to Buddy McGirt via unanimous decision
On September 25, 1986 Saoul Mamby faced Buddy McGirt in a welterweight bout. Mamby was 39 years old with a record of 36-16-5, and McGirt was 22 with a record of 28-1-1. Mamby was coming off a win, while McGirt was coming off a loss. Mamby lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McGirt.
10. Saoul Mamby KOs Henry Mobley
On August 21, 1985 Saoul Mamby faced Henry Mobley in a welterweight bout. Mamby was 38 years old with a record of 35-16-5, and Mobley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mamby was coming off a loss. Mamby stopped Henry Mobley via TKO in the 5th round.