Best fights of Saúl Montana
Over 28 years as a professional, Saúl Montana has compiled a 53-19 (47) record, including 34 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Saúl Montana loses to Virgil Hill via KO
On November 9, 1993 Saúl Montana fought Virgil Hill for the WBA light heavyweight title. Montana was 22 years old with a record of 21-3, and Hill was 29 with a record of 36-1. Montana was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 6-fight winning streak. Hill stopped Montana via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
2. Saúl Montana KOs China Smith in their 2nd fight
On October 5, 2002 Saúl Montana defended his NBA heavyweight title against China Smith. It was their second meeting. Montana was 31 years old with a record of 37-11, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was on a 2-fight winning streak. Montana stopped China Smith via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Saúl Montana KOs Gabe Brown
On November 8, 2003 Saúl Montana defended his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Gabe Brown. Montana was 32 years old with a record of 41-11, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was on a 6-fight winning streak. Montana stopped Gabe Brown via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Saúl Montana KOs Mario Maciel
On December 2, 2006 Saúl Montana defended his Mexican heavyweight title against Mario Maciel. Montana was 36 years old with a record of 47-14, and Maciel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was coming off a loss. Montana stopped Mario Maciel via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Saúl Montana KOs Tiwon Taylor
On August 28, 1998 Saúl Montana defended his WBA-NABA cruiserweight title against Tiwon Taylor. Montana was 27 years old with a record of 31-6, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was on a 4-fight winning streak. Montana stopped Tiwon Taylor via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Saúl Montana KOs Dennis Bakhtov
On April 27, 2005 Saúl Montana faced Dennis Bakhtov in a heavyweight bout. Montana was 34 years old with a record of 45-12, and Bakhtov was 25 with a record of 20-3. Montana was on a 3-fight winning streak and Bakhtov was coming off a win. Montana stopped Dennis Bakhtov via TKO in the 5th round.
7. Saúl Montana KOs Jose Arnaldo Balbuena
On May 13, 1994 Saúl Montana fought Jose Arnaldo Balbuena for the vacant WBC Mundo Hispano cruiserweight title. Montana was 23 years old with a record of 21-4, and Balbuena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was coming off a loss. Montana stopped Jose Arnaldo Balbuena via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Saúl Montana KOs Ricardo Arce
On December 13, 2002 Saúl Montana defended his Mexican heavyweight title against Ricardo Arce. Montana was 32 years old with a record of 38-11, and Arce was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was on a 3-fight winning streak. Montana stopped Ricardo Arce via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Saúl Montana KOs China Smith
On April 19, 2002 Saúl Montana fought China Smith for the vacant NBA heavyweight title. Montana was 31 years old with a record of 35-11, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was coming off a loss. Montana stopped China Smith via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Saúl Montana KOs Nestor Maciel
On August 30, 2002 Saúl Montana fought Nestor Maciel for the vacant Mexican heavyweight title. Montana was 31 years old with a record of 36-11, and Maciel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Montana was coming off a win. Montana stopped Nestor Maciel via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.