Best of Carlos Palomino: Top 10 Fights
Carlos Palomino had 38 fights with 19 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Ryu Sorimachi, John H. Stracey, Wilfred Benitez, Mimoun Mohatar, and Armando Muniz. The following are Palomino's top 10 fights.
Carlos Palomino defeats Ryu Sorimachi
On Carlos Palomino defeated Ryu Sorimachi via 7th round KO. Palomino was 28 years old with a record of 25-1-3 (14 KOs). Palomino successfully defended his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Palomino's fights.
Carlos Palomino defeats John H. Stracey
On Carlos Palomino defeated British boxer John H. Stracey via 12th round TKO. Palomino was 26 years old with a record of 20-1-3 (10 KOs). Stracey was 25 years old with a record of 44-3-1 (36 KOs). Palomino won the WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles — his first world titles. This fight is the second best performance in Palomino's career.
Carlos Palomino loses to Wilfred Benitez
On Carlos Palomino lost to Puerto Rican boxer Wilfred Benitez via 15 round split decision. Palomino was 29 years old with a record of 27-2-3 (15 KOs). Benítez was 20 years old with an undefeated record of 36-0-1 (25 KOs). Palomino lost his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. Despite the loss, Palomino put on a good fight.
Carlos Palomino defeats Mimoun Mohatar
On Carlos Palomino defeated Mimoun Mohatar via 9th round TKO. Palomino was 28 years old with a record of 26-1-3 (15 KOs). Palomino successfully defended his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Carlos Palomino defeats Armando Muniz
On Carlos Palomino defeated Armando Muniz in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Palomino was 28 years old with a record of 27-1-3 (15 KOs). Palomino successfully defended his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Carlos Palomino defeats Dave Boy Green
On Carlos Palomino defeated English boxer Dave Boy Green via 11th round KO. Palomino was 27 years old with a record of 22-1-3 (12 KOs). Green was 24 years old with an undefeated record of 24-0 (19 KOs). Palomino successfully defended his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Carlos Palomino defeats Everaldo Costa Azevedo
On Carlos Palomino defeated Everaldo Costa Azevedo via 15 round unanimous decision. Palomino was 28 years old with a record of 23-1-3 (12 KOs). Palomino successfully defended his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Carlos Palomino defeats Jose Palacios
On Carlos Palomino defeated Jose Palacios via 13th round KO. Palomino was 28 years old with a record of 24-1-3 (13 KOs). Palomino successfully defended his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Carlos Palomino loses to Roberto Durán
On Carlos Palomino lost to Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán via 10 round unanimous decision. Palomino was 29 years old with a record of 27-3-3 (15 KOs). Durán was 28 years old with a record of 67-1 (54 KOs). Despite the loss, Palomino put on a good fight.
Carlos Palomino defeats Armando Muniz
On Carlos Palomino defeated Armando Muniz via 15th round TKO. Palomino was 27 years old with a record of 21-1-3 (11 KOs). Palomino successfully defended his WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.