Best fights of Sixto Escobar
Over 10 years as a professional, Sixto Escobar compiled a 39-23-4 (17) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sixto Escobar KOs Indian Quintana in their 2nd fight
On November 13, 1936 Sixto Escobar defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Indian Quintana. It was their second meeting. Escobar was 23 years old with a record of 29-12-2, and Quintana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was coming off a loss. Escobar stopped Indian Quintana via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
2. Sixto Escobar KOs Tony Marino
On August 31, 1936 Sixto Escobar defended his NYSAC and NBA bantamweight titles against Tony Marino. Escobar was 23 years old with a record of 28-11-2, and Marino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was coming off a loss. Escobar stopped Tony Marino via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the titles.
3. Sixto Escobar defeats Harry Jeffra in their 4th fight
On February 20, 1938 Sixto Escobar fought Harry Jeffra for the vacant NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles. It was their fourth meeting. Escobar was 24 years old with a record of 35-14-3, and Jeffra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
4. Sixto Escobar defeats K.O. Morgan in their 2nd fight
On April 2, 1939 Sixto Escobar defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles against K.O. Morgan. It was their second meeting. Escobar was 26 years old with a record of 37-18-3, and Morgan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was on a 2-fight losing streak. Escobar won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
5. Sixto Escobar defeats Lou Salica in their 3rd fight
On February 21, 1937 Sixto Escobar defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring bantamweight titles against Lou Salica. It was their third meeting. Escobar was 23 years old with a record of 30-13-2, and Salica was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was coming off a loss. Escobar won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Sixto Escobar KOs Rodolfo Casanova
On June 26, 1934 Sixto Escobar fought Rodolfo Casanova for the vacant Montreal Athletic Commission bantamweight title. Escobar was 21 years old with a record of 21-8-2, and Casanova was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was on a 3-fight winning streak. Escobar stopped Rodolfo Casanova via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Sixto Escobar KOs Nicky Jerome
On May 12, 1937 Sixto Escobar faced Nicky Jerome. Escobar was 24 years old with a record of 31-13-2, and Jerome was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was coming off a win. Escobar stopped Nicky Jerome via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Sixto Escobar KOs Georgie Holmes
On July 21, 1937 Sixto Escobar faced Georgie Holmes. Escobar was 24 years old with a record of 33-13-2, and Holmes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was on a 3-fight winning streak. Escobar stopped Georgie Holmes via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Sixto Escobar defeats Lou Salica in their 2nd fight
On November 15, 1935 Sixto Escobar fought Lou Salica for the vacant NYSAC and NBA bantamweight titles. It was their second meeting. Escobar was 22 years old with a record of 26-10-2, and Salica was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was coming off a loss. Escobar won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
10. Sixto Escobar defeats Pete Sanstol
On August 7, 1935 Sixto Escobar fought Pete Sanstol for the vacant NBA bantamweight title. Escobar was 22 years old with a record of 25-9-2, and Sanstol was 0 with a record of 0-0. Escobar was on a 2-fight winning streak. Escobar won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.