Best fights of Vicente Saldívar
Over 13 years as a professional, Vicente Saldívar compiled a 37-3 (26) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vicente Saldívar stops Sugar Ramos
On September 26, 1964 Vicente Saldívar fought Sugar Ramos for the undisputed featherweight title. Saldívar was 21 years old with a record of 25-1, and Ramos was 22 with a record of 45-1-3. Saldívar was on a 9-fight winning streak and Ramos was on a 14-fight winning streak. Saldívar stopped Sugar Ramos via retirement in the 12th round. Crowned the undisputed featherweight champion.
2. Vicente Saldívar defeats Ismael Laguna
On June 1, 1964 Vicente Saldívar faced Ismael Laguna in a featherweight bout. Saldívar was 21 years old with a record of 24-1, and Laguna was 20 with a record of 34-1. Saldívar was on a 8-fight winning streak and Laguna was on a 7-fight winning streak. Saldívar won via unanimous decision.
3. Vicente Saldívar defeats José Legrá
On July 18, 1969 Vicente Saldívar faced José Legrá in a featherweight bout. Saldívar was 26 years old with a record of 34-1, and Legrá was 26 with a record of 107-6-4. Saldívar was on a 18-fight winning streak and Legrá was on a 2-fight winning streak. Saldívar won via unanimous decision.
4. Vicente Saldívar KOs Floyd Robertson
On February 12, 1966 Vicente Saldívar defended the undisputed featherweight title against Floyd Robertson. Saldívar was 22 years old with a record of 29-1, and Robertson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saldívar was on a 13-fight winning streak. Saldívar stopped Floyd Robertson via KO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Vicente Saldívar KOs Mitsunori Seki in their 2nd fight
On January 29, 1967 Vicente Saldívar defended the undisputed featherweight title against Mitsunori Seki. It was their second meeting. Saldívar was 23 years old with a record of 31-1, and Seki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saldívar was on a 15-fight winning streak. Saldívar stopped Mitsunori Seki via TKO in the 7th round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Vicente Saldívar KOs Howard Winstone in their 3rd fight
On October 14, 1967 Vicente Saldívar defended the undisputed featherweight title against Howard Winstone. It was their third meeting. Saldívar was 24 years old with a record of 33-1, and Winstone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saldívar was on a 17-fight winning streak. Saldívar stopped Howard Winstone via TKO in the 12th round. Retained the undisputed title.
7. Vicente Saldívar KOs Raul Rojas
On May 7, 1965 Vicente Saldívar defended the undisputed featherweight title against Raul Rojas. Saldívar was 22 years old with a record of 27-1, and Rojas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saldívar was on a 11-fight winning streak. Saldívar stopped Raul Rojas via TKO in the 15th round. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Vicente Saldívar defeats Johnny Famechon
On May 9, 1970 Vicente Saldívar fought Johnny Famechon for the vacant WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles. Saldívar was 27 years old with a record of 35-1, and Famechon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saldívar was on a 19-fight winning streak. Saldívar won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
9. Vicente Saldívar defeats Howard Winstone in their 2nd fight
On June 15, 1967 Vicente Saldívar defended the undisputed featherweight title against Howard Winstone. It was their second meeting. Saldívar was 24 years old with a record of 32-1, and Winstone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saldívar was on a 16-fight winning streak. Saldívar won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
10. Vicente Saldívar defeats Howard Winstone
On September 7, 1965 Vicente Saldívar defended the undisputed featherweight title against Howard Winstone. Saldívar was 22 years old with a record of 28-1, and Winstone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Saldívar was on a 12-fight winning streak. Saldívar won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.