Best fights of Wilfredo Gómez
Over 15 years as a professional, Wilfredo Gómez has compiled a 44-3-1 (42) record, including 23 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Wilfredo Gómez KOs Carlos Zárate
On October 28, 1978 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Carlos Zárate. Gómez was 21 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Zárate was 27 with a record of 52-0. Gómez was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Zárate was on an undefeated 52-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Carlos Zárate via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
2. Wilfredo Gómez KOs Juan Meza
On March 27, 1982 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles against Juan Meza. Gómez was 25 years old with a record of 34-1-1, and Meza was 26 with a record of 37-4. Gómez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Meza was on a 10-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Juan Meza via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
3. Wilfredo Gómez KOs Lupe Pintor
On December 3, 1982 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles against Lupe Pintor. Gómez was 26 years old with a record of 37-1-1, and Pintor was 27 with a record of 49-5-1. Gómez was on a 5-fight winning streak and Pintor was on a 7-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Lupe Pintor via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the titles.
4. Wilfredo Gómez defeats Rick Lockridge
On May 19, 1985 Wilfredo Gómez fought Rick Lockridge for the WBA and The Ring super featherweight titles. Gómez was 28 years old with a record of 41-2-1, and Lockridge was 26 with a record of 36-3. Gómez was coming off a loss, while Lockridge was on a 7-fight winning streak. Gómez won via majority decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
5. Wilfredo Gómez defeats Juan Laporte
On March 31, 1984 Wilfredo Gómez fought Juan Laporte for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Gómez was 27 years old with a record of 40-1-1, and Laporte was 24 with a record of 24-4. Gómez was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Laporte was coming off a loss. Gómez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Wilfredo Gómez KOs José Cervantes
On December 13, 1980 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles against José Cervantes. Gómez was 24 years old with a record of 30-0-1, and Cervantes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped José Cervantes via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
7. Wilfredo Gómez KOs Juan Antonio López in their 2nd fight
On June 11, 1982 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles against Juan Antonio López. It was their second meeting. Gómez was 25 years old with a record of 35-1-1, and López was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Juan Antonio López via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
8. Wilfredo Gómez KOs Derrik Holmes
On August 22, 1980 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles against Derrik Holmes. Gómez was 23 years old with a record of 29-0-1, and Holmes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Derrik Holmes via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
9. Wilfredo Gómez KOs Néstor Carlos Jiménez
On March 9, 1979 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Néstor Carlos Jiménez. Gómez was 22 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Jiménez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Néstor Carlos Jiménez via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
10. Wilfredo Gómez KOs Nicky Pérez
On October 26, 1979 Wilfredo Gómez defended his WBC and The Ring super bantamweight titles against Nicky Pérez. Gómez was 22 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Pérez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gómez was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Gómez stopped Nicky Pérez via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.