Here is a list of Cuevas's best fights. For a list of Cuevas's losses, refer to "José Cuevas Losses".
On July 17, 1976 José Cuevas fought Ángel Espada in a welterweight world-title fight for Espada's WBA title. Cuevas was 18 years old and with a record of 16-6 (14). Cuevas stopped Ángel Espada via 2nd-round TKO and is crowned the new welterweight world champion.
On March 12, 1977 José Cuevas met Miguel Ángel Campanino in a welterweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Cuevas was 19 years old and with a record of 18-6 (16). Cuevas stopped Miguel Ángel Campanino via 2nd-round KO and successfully defended his title.
On August 6, 1977 José Cuevas met Clyde Gray in a welterweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Cuevas was 19 years old and with a record of 19-6 (17). Cuevas stopped Clyde Gray via 2nd-round KO and successfully defended his title.
On May 20, 1978 José Cuevas met Billy Backus in a welterweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Cuevas was 20 years old and with a record of 22-6 (20). Cuevas stopped Billy Backus via 2nd-round TKO and successfully defended his title.
On September 9, 1978 José Cuevas met Pete Ranzany in a welterweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Cuevas was 20 years old and with a record of 23-6 (21). Cuevas stopped Pete Ranzany via 2nd-round TKO and successfully defended his title.
On January 29, 1979 José Cuevas met Scott Clark in a welterweight (WBA) world-title defense fight. Cuevas was 21 years old and with a record of 24-6 (22). Cuevas stopped Scott Clark via 2nd-round TKO and successfully defended his title.
