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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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.
3. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Pernell Whitaker in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 20, 1996 Wilfredo Rivera fought Pernell Whitaker for the WBC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Whitaker was 32 with a record of 38-1-1. Rivera was coming off a loss, while Whitaker was on a 6-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.
4. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Shane Mosley via KO
On September 25, 1999 Wilfredo Rivera faced Shane Mosley in a welterweight bout. Rivera was 30 years old with a record of 30-3-1, and Mosley was 28 with a record of 32-0. Rivera was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mosley was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Rivera via KO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
5. Wilfredo Rivera KOs Jimmie Morgan
On July 16, 1999 Wilfredo Rivera faced Jimmie Morgan. Rivera was 30 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Morgan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Jimmie Morgan via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Wilfredo Rivera KOs Mark Hammon
On September 12, 1997 Wilfredo Rivera faced Mark Hammon. Rivera was 28 years old with a record of 26-2-1, and Hammon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Mark Hammon via KO in the 1st round.
7. Wilfredo Rivera KOs Gerald Coleman
On July 21, 2000 Wilfredo Rivera faced Gerald Coleman. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Coleman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera stopped Gerald Coleman via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Wilfredo Rivera KOs Alex Lubo
On April 19, 1997 Wilfredo Rivera faced Alex Lubo. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 24-2-1, and Lubo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera stopped Alex Lubo via TKO in the 5th round.
9. Wilfredo Rivera KOs Benjie Marquez
On July 25, 1997 Wilfredo Rivera faced Benjie Marquez. Rivera was 28 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Marquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Benjie Marquez via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Wilfredo Rivera KOs Jeff Carpenter
On May 7, 2005 Wilfredo Rivera faced Jeff Carpenter. Rivera was 36 years old with a record of 33-7-1, and Carpenter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rivera stopped Jeff Carpenter via TKO in the 2nd round.