Best fights of Vicente Mijares
Over 10 years as a professional, Vicente Mijares has compiled a 30-7-1 (12) record, including eight title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vicente Mijares loses to Esteban de Jesús via KO
On June 25, 1977 Vicente Mijares fought Esteban de Jesús for the WBC lightweight title. Mijares was 23 years old with a record of 14-0, and Jesús was 25 with a record of 49-3. Mijares was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Jesús was on a 5-fight winning streak. Jesús stopped Mijares via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Vicente Mijares KOs Jose Talamantez
On October 6, 1977 Vicente Mijares defended his WBC-NABF lightweight title against Jose Talamantez. Mijares was 23 years old with a record of 15-1, and Talamantez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares was coming off a win. Mijares stopped Jose Talamantez via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
3. Vicente Mijares loses to Jose Luis Ramirez via KO
On October 11, 1980 Vicente Mijares fought Jose Luis Ramirez for the Mexico lightweight title. Mijares was 26 years old with a record of 21-4-1, and Ramirez was 21 with a record of 66-2. Mijares was coming off a win and Ramirez was on a 23-fight winning streak. Ramirez stopped Mijares via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Vicente Mijares defeats Javier Muniz
On September 3, 1976 Vicente Mijares defended his WBC-NABF lightweight title against Javier Muniz. Mijares was 22 years old with a record of 11-0, and Muniz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Mijares won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Vicente Mijares defeats Arturo Pineda
On April 22, 1976 Vicente Mijares fought Arturo Pineda for the vacant WBC-NABF lightweight title. Mijares was 22 years old with a record of 9-0, and Pineda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Mijares won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Vicente Mijares KOs Ernesto Gonzalez
On April 21, 1981 Vicente Mijares faced Ernesto Gonzalez in a lightweight bout. Mijares was 27 years old with a record of 23-5-1, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mijares stopped Ernesto Gonzalez via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Vicente Mijares KOs Jose Luis Escalante
On January 25, 1980 Vicente Mijares faced Jose Luis Escalante in a lightweight bout. Mijares was 26 years old with a record of 20-4-1, and Escalante was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares stopped Jose Luis Escalante via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Vicente Mijares KOs Juan Elizondo
On September 14, 1979 Vicente Mijares faced Juan Elizondo in a lightweight bout. Mijares was 25 years old with a record of 19-4, and Elizondo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares was coming off a win. Mijares stopped Juan Elizondo via TKO in the 5th round.
9. Vicente Mijares KOs Canelo Salinas
On April 2, 1977 Vicente Mijares faced Canelo Salinas in a lightweight bout. Mijares was 23 years old with a record of 13-0, and Salinas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Mijares stopped Canelo Salinas via KO in the 5th round.
10. Vicente Mijares KOs Augustin Estrada
On January 1, 1982 Vicente Mijares faced Augustin Estrada in a lightweight bout. Mijares was 27 years old with a record of 25-5-1, and Estrada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mijares was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mijares stopped Augustin Estrada via KO in the 7th round.