Best fights of Victoriano Sosa
Over 11 years as a professional, Victoriano Sosa has compiled a 42-4-2 (31) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Victoriano Sosa loses to Floyd Mayweather Jr. via unanimous decision
On April 19, 2003 Victoriano Sosa fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. for the WBC and The Ring lightweight titles. Sosa was 29 years old with a record of 35-2-2, and Jr. was 26 with a record of 29-0. Sosa was coming off a win and Jr. was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Sosa lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
2. Victoriano Sosa loses to Paul Spadafora via unanimous decision
On March 3, 2000 Victoriano Sosa fought Paul Spadafora for the IBF lightweight title. Sosa was 25 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Spadafora was 24 with a record of 28-0. Sosa was on a 19-fight winning streak and Spadafora was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Sosa lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Spadafora.
