Best fights of Vicente Rondón
Over 9 years as a professional, Vicente Rondón compiled a 40-16-1 (23) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vicente Rondón KOs Piero Del Papa
On June 5, 1971 Vicente Rondón defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Piero Del Papa. Rondón was 32 years old with a record of 30-5-1, and Papa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 9-fight winning streak. Rondón stopped Piero Del Papa via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Vicente Rondón KOs Doyle Baird
On December 15, 1971 Vicente Rondón defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Doyle Baird. Rondón was 33 years old with a record of 35-5-1, and Baird was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 14-fight winning streak. Rondón stopped Doyle Baird via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
3. Vicente Rondón KOs Jimmy Dupree
On February 27, 1971 Vicente Rondón fought Jimmy Dupree for the vacant WBA light heavyweight title. Rondón was 32 years old with a record of 29-5-1, and Dupree was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 8-fight winning streak. Rondón stopped Jimmy Dupree via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Vicente Rondón KOs Gomeo Brennan
On October 26, 1971 Vicente Rondón defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Gomeo Brennan. Rondón was 33 years old with a record of 34-5-1, and Brennan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 13-fight winning streak. Rondón stopped Gomeo Brennan via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
5. Vicente Rondón defeats Eddie Jones
On August 21, 1971 Vicente Rondón defended his WBA light heavyweight title against Eddie Jones. Rondón was 33 years old with a record of 32-5-1, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 11-fight winning streak. Rondón won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Vicente Rondón loses to Earnie Shavers via unanimous decision
On August 26, 1972 Vicente Rondón faced Earnie Shavers in a light heavyweight bout. Rondón was 34 years old with a record of 36-7-1, and Shavers was 27 with a record of 39-2. Rondón was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Shavers was on a 27-fight winning streak. Rondón lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shavers.
7. Vicente Rondón defeats Jose Luis Garcia
On May 30, 1969 Vicente Rondón fought Jose Luis Garcia for the vacant Venezuelan light heavyweight title. Rondón was 30 years old with a record of 19-5-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rondón won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Vicente Rondón KOs Hydra Lacy
On August 11, 1970 Vicente Rondón faced Hydra Lacy. Rondón was 32 years old with a record of 26-5-1, and Lacy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rondón stopped Hydra Lacy via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Vicente Rondón KOs Mike Boswell
On August 24, 1973 Vicente Rondón faced Mike Boswell. Rondón was 35 years old with a record of 39-11-1, and Boswell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was coming off a win. Rondón stopped Mike Boswell via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Vicente Rondón KOs Willie Johnson
On October 6, 1970 Vicente Rondón faced Willie Johnson. Rondón was 32 years old with a record of 27-5-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rondón was on a 6-fight winning streak. Rondón stopped Willie Johnson via TKO in the 4th round.