Wilfredo Rivera losses
Over 17 years as a professional, Wilfredo Rivera has compiled a 35-7-1 (21) record, including three title fights. He has seven losses against six different opponents, three of them in title fights.
7. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Alfredo Cuevas via KO
On July 19, 2002 Wilfredo Rivera faced Alfredo Cuevas. Rivera was 33 years old with a record of 33-6-1, and Cuevas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cuevas stopped Rivera via TKO in the 7th round.
6. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Michael Lerma via unanimous decision
On May 31, 2002 Wilfredo Rivera faced Michael Lerma. Rivera was 33 years old with a record of 33-5-1, and Lerma was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lerma.
5. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Fernando Vargas via KO
On May 5, 2001 Wilfredo Rivera faced Fernando Vargas in a welterweight bout. Rivera was 32 years old with a record of 32-4-1, and Vargas was 23 with a record of 20-1. Vargas stopped Rivera via TKO in the 6th round.
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. Mosley stopped Rivera via KO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. 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. Hoya stopped Rivera via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Wilfredo Rivera loses to Pernell Whitaker via unanimous decision
On September 20, 1996 Wilfredo Rivera fought Pernell Whitaker for the WBC welterweight title. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Whitaker was 32 with a record of 38-1-1. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.
1. 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 lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.