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Wilfredo Rivera

Wilfredo Rivera

Boxing record: 35-7-1 (21)
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San Juan, Puerto

Best fights of Wilfredo Rivera

Over 17 years as a professional, Wilfredo Rivera has compiled a 35-7-1 (21) record, including three title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO

    On December 6, 1997 Wilfredo Rivera fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC welterweight title. Rivera was 28 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Hoya was 24 with a record of 26-0. Rivera was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Rivera via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.

  2. 2. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Pernell Whitaker via split decision

    On April 12, 1996 Wilfredo Rivera fought Pernell Whitaker for the WBC welterweight title. Rivera was 26 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Whitaker was 32 with a record of 37-1-1. Rivera was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Whitaker was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.