Best fights of Vinny Paz
Over 21 years as a professional, Vinny Paz has compiled a 50-10 (30) record, including 15 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vinny Paz KOs Lloyd Honeyghan
On June 26, 1993 Vinny Paz faced Lloyd Honeyghan in a super welterweight bout. Paz was 30 years old with a record of 33-5, and Honeyghan was 33 with a record of 41-3. Paz was on a 4-fight winning streak and Honeyghan was on a 7-fight winning streak. Paz stopped Lloyd Honeyghan via TKO in the 10th round.
2. Vinny Paz defeats Greg Haugen in their 3rd fight
On August 5, 1990 Vinny Paz faced Greg Haugen in a super lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Paz was 27 years old with a record of 28-4, and Haugen was 29 with a record of 25-2. Paz was coming off a loss, while Haugen was on a 2-fight winning streak. Paz won via unanimous decision.
3. Vinny Paz defeats Roberto Durán
On June 25, 1994 Vinny Paz fought Roberto Durán for the vacant IBC super middleweight title. Paz was 31 years old with a record of 37-5, and Durán was 43 with a record of 92-9. Paz was on a 8-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 7-fight winning streak. Paz won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Vinny Paz defeats Roberto Durán in their 2nd fight
On January 14, 1995 Vinny Paz defended his IBC super middleweight title against Roberto Durán. It was their second meeting. Paz was 32 years old with a record of 39-5, and Durán was 43 with a record of 93-10. Paz was on a 10-fight winning streak and Durán was coming off a win. Paz won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Vinny Paz KOs Dana Rosenblatt
On August 23, 1996 Vinny Paz fought Dana Rosenblatt for the vacant WBU super middleweight title. Paz was 33 years old with a record of 40-6, and Rosenblatt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paz was coming off a loss. Paz stopped Dana Rosenblatt via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Vinny Paz defeats Robbie Sims
On October 26, 1993 Vinny Paz faced Robbie Sims in a super welterweight bout. Paz was 30 years old with a record of 34-5, and Sims was 33 with a record of 37-9-2. Both Paz and Sims were on a 5-fight winning streak. Paz won via unanimous decision.
7. Vinny Paz loses to Héctor Camacho via unanimous decision
On February 3, 1990 Vinny Paz fought Héctor Camacho for the WBO super lightweight title. Paz was 27 years old with a record of 28-3, and Camacho was 27 with a record of 36-0. Paz was on a 3-fight winning streak and Camacho was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Paz lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Camacho.
8. Vinny Paz defeats Greg Haugen
On June 7, 1987 Vinny Paz fought Greg Haugen for the IBF lightweight title. Paz was 24 years old with a record of 22-1, and Haugen was 26 with a record of 19-0. Paz was on a 8-fight winning streak and Haugen was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Paz won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
9. Vinny Paz KOs Dan Sherry
On December 28, 1993 Vinny Paz fought Dan Sherry for the vacant IBO super middleweight title. Paz was 31 years old with a record of 35-5, and Sherry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paz was on a 6-fight winning streak. Paz stopped Dan Sherry via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Vinny Paz KOs Gilbert Delé
On October 1, 1991 Vinny Paz fought Gilbert Delé for the vacant WBA super welterweight title. Paz was 28 years old with a record of 30-5, and Delé was 0 with a record of 0-0. Paz was coming off a win. Paz stopped Gilbert Delé via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.