Best fights of Wilfredo Vázquez
Over 22 years as a professional, Wilfredo Vázquez has compiled a 56-9-2 (41) record, including 26 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Wilfredo Vázquez defeats Orlando Canizales
On January 7, 1995 Wilfredo Vázquez defended his WBA super bantamweight title against Orlando Canizales. Vázquez was 34 years old with a record of 41-6-2, and Canizales was 29 with a record of 38-1-1. Vázquez was on a 13-fight winning streak and Canizales was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vázquez won via split decision. Defended the title.
2. Wilfredo Vázquez loses to Naseem Hamed via KO
On April 18, 1998 Wilfredo Vázquez, the lineal featherweight champion, met Naseem Hamed, the WBO featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Vázquez was 37 years old with a record of 50-7-2, and Hamed was 24 with a record of 29-0. Vázquez was on a 8-fight winning streak and Hamed was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Vázquez via TKO in the 7th round. Lost the title in unification.
3. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Yuichi Kasai
On March 2, 1994 Wilfredo Vázquez defended his WBA super bantamweight title against Yuichi Kasai. Vázquez was 33 years old with a record of 38-6-2, and Kasai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 10-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Yuichi Kasai via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Jae-Won Choi
On July 7, 1994 Wilfredo Vázquez defended his WBA super bantamweight title against Jae-Won Choi. Vázquez was 33 years old with a record of 39-6-2, and Choi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 11-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Jae-Won Choi via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Yuji Watanabe
On March 30, 1997 Wilfredo Vázquez defended his WBA and lineal featherweight titles against Yuji Watanabe. Vázquez was 36 years old with a record of 47-7-2, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Yuji Watanabe via KO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
6. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Bernardo Mendoza
On December 7, 1996 Wilfredo Vázquez defended his WBA and lineal featherweight titles against Bernardo Mendoza. Vázquez was 36 years old with a record of 46-7-2, and Mendoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Bernardo Mendoza via KO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
7. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Raúl Pérez in their 2nd fight
On March 27, 1992 Wilfredo Vázquez fought Raúl Pérez for the vacant WBA super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Vázquez was 31 years old with a record of 31-6-2, and Pérez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Raúl Pérez via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Eloy Rojas
On May 18, 1996 Wilfredo Vázquez fought Eloy Rojas for the vacant WBA and lineal featherweight titles. Vázquez was 35 years old with a record of 45-7-2, and Rojas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Eloy Rojas via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant titles.
9. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Thierry Jacob
On December 5, 1992 Wilfredo Vázquez defended his WBA super bantamweight title against Thierry Jacob. Vázquez was 32 years old with a record of 34-6-2, and Jacob was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Thierry Jacob via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
10. Wilfredo Vázquez KOs Park Chan-young
On October 4, 1987 Wilfredo Vázquez fought Park Chan-young for the vacant WBA bantamweight title. Vázquez was 27 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Chan-young was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vázquez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Vázquez stopped Park Chan-young via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.