Best fights of Luis Ramón Campas
Over 33 years as a professional, Luis Ramón Campas has compiled a 80-17-3 (58) record, including 39 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Luis Ramón Campas KOs Raúl Márquez
On December 6, 1997 Luis Ramón Campas fought Raúl Márquez for the IBF super welterweight title. Campas was 26 years old with a record of 40-2, and Márquez was 26 with a record of 28-0. Campas was on a 4-fight winning streak and Márquez was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Campas stopped Raúl Márquez via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
2. Luis Ramón Campas loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO
On May 3, 2003 Luis Ramón Campas fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC, The Ring, and WBA (Super) super welterweight titles. Campas was 31 years old with a record of 52-5, and Hoya was 30 with a record of 35-2. Campas was coming off a win and Hoya was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Campas via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Luis Ramón Campas stops Anthony Stephens
On March 23, 1998 Luis Ramón Campas defended his IBF welterweight title against Anthony Stephens. Campas was 26 years old with a record of 41-2, and Stephens was 0 with a record of 0-0. Campas was on a 5-fight winning streak. Campas stopped Anthony Stephens via retirement in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Luis Ramón Campas stops Larry Barnes
On September 18, 1998 Luis Ramón Campas defended his IBF welterweight title against Larry Barnes. Campas was 27 years old with a record of 43-2, and Barnes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Campas was on a 7-fight winning streak. Campas stopped Larry Barnes via retirement in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Luis Ramón Campas KOs Pedro Ortega
On June 5, 1998 Luis Ramón Campas defended his IBF welterweight title against Pedro Ortega. Campas was 26 years old with a record of 42-2, and Ortega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Campas was on a 6-fight winning streak. Campas stopped Pedro Ortega via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
6. Luis Ramón Campas KOs Rigoberto Placencia
On April 7, 2005 Luis Ramón Campas defended his WBO-NABO super welterweight title against Rigoberto Placencia. Campas was 33 years old with a record of 57-7, and Placencia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Campas was coming off a loss. Campas stopped Rigoberto Placencia via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Luis Ramón Campas KOs Anthony Shuler
On May 8, 2004 Luis Ramón Campas fought Anthony Shuler for the vacant IBA super welterweight title. Campas was 32 years old with a record of 53-6, and Shuler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Campas was coming off a win. Campas stopped Anthony Shuler via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Luis Ramón Campas KOs Genaro Leon
On August 7, 1995 Luis Ramón Campas defended his WBO-NABO welterweight title against Genaro Leon. Campas was 24 years old with a record of 31-1, and Leon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Campas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Campas stopped Genaro Leon via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Luis Ramón Campas KOs Cassius Clay Horne in their 2nd fight
On February 16, 1995 Luis Ramón Campas fought Cassius Clay Horne for the vacant WBO-NABO super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Campas was 23 years old with a record of 28-1, and Horne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Campas was coming off a loss. Campas stopped Cassius Clay Horne via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Luis Ramón Campas loses to Oba Carr via KO
On March 4, 2000 Luis Ramón Campas faced Oba Carr in a welterweight bout. Campas was 28 years old with a record of 46-3, and Carr was 27 with a record of 49-3-1. Campas was on a 2-fight winning streak and Carr was coming off a win. Carr stopped Campas via retirement in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.