Best fights of Tony DeMarco
Over 13 years as a professional, Tony DeMarco compiled a 58-12-1 (33) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony DeMarco defeats Kid Gavilán
On October 13, 1956 Tony DeMarco faced Kid Gavilán in a welterweight bout. DeMarco was 24 years old with a record of 50-7-1, and Gavilán was 30 with a record of 104-21-5. DeMarco was on a 3-fight winning streak and Gavilán was coming off a win. DeMarco won via unanimous decision.
2. Tony DeMarco KOs Johnny Saxton
On April 1, 1955 Tony DeMarco fought Johnny Saxton for the vacant NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles. DeMarco was 23 years old with a record of 45-5-1, and Saxton was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco stopped Johnny Saxton via TKO in the 14th round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Tony DeMarco KOs Pat Manzi
On November 6, 1954 Tony DeMarco faced Pat Manzi. DeMarco was 22 years old with a record of 44-5, and Manzi was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was on a 14-fight winning streak. DeMarco stopped Pat Manzi via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Tony DeMarco KOs Chico Vejar
On September 14, 1955 Tony DeMarco faced Chico Vejar. DeMarco was 23 years old with a record of 46-6-1, and Vejar was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was coming off a loss. DeMarco stopped Chico Vejar via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Tony DeMarco KOs Don Jordan
On December 19, 1961 Tony DeMarco faced Don Jordan. DeMarco was 29 years old with a record of 56-12-1, and Jordan was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was coming off a loss. DeMarco stopped Don Jordan via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Tony DeMarco KOs Bertie Conn
On September 10, 1953 Tony DeMarco faced Bertie Conn. DeMarco was 21 years old with a record of 34-5, and Conn was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was on a 4-fight winning streak. DeMarco stopped Bertie Conn via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Tony DeMarco KOs Wilbur Wilson in their 2nd fight
On March 15, 1954 Tony DeMarco faced Wilbur Wilson. It was their second meeting. DeMarco was 22 years old with a record of 39-5, and Wilson was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was on a 9-fight winning streak. DeMarco stopped Wilbur Wilson via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Tony DeMarco KOs Jimmy Redding
On June 25, 1953 Tony DeMarco faced Jimmy Redding. DeMarco was 21 years old with a record of 31-5, and Redding was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was coming off a win. DeMarco stopped Jimmy Redding via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Tony DeMarco KOs Reggie Martina
On February 19, 1951 Tony DeMarco faced Reggie Martina. DeMarco was 19 years old with a record of 19-2, and Martina was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was on a 9-fight winning streak. DeMarco stopped Reggie Martina via KO in the 1st round.
10. Tony DeMarco KOs George Araujo
On July 12, 1954 Tony DeMarco faced George Araujo. DeMarco was 22 years old with a record of 42-5, and Araujo was 0 with a record of 0-0. DeMarco was on a 12-fight winning streak. DeMarco stopped George Araujo via TKO in the 5th round.