Best of Kid Gavilán: Top 10 Fights
Kid Gavilán had 143 fights with 29 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Chuck Davey, Ike Williams, Carmen Basilio, Johnny Bratton, and Gil Turner. The following are Gavilán's top 10 fights.
Kid Gavilán defeats Chuck Davey
On Kid Gavilán defeated Chuck Davey via 10th round TKO. Gavilán was 27 years old with a record of 90-12-4 (27 KOs). Gavilán successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Gavilán's fights.
Kid Gavilán defeats Ike Williams in their 2nd fight
On Kid Gavilán defeated American boxer Ike Williams in the rematch via 10 round majority decision. Gavilán was 23 years old with a record of 50-6-2 (17 KOs). Williams was 25 years old with a record of 98-10-4 (49 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Gavilán's career.
Kid Gavilán defeats Carmen Basilio
On Kid Gavilán defeated American boxer Carmen Basilio via 15 round split decision. Gavilán was 27 years old with a record of 95-13-4 (27 KOs). Basilio was 26 years old with a record of 35-10-5 (17 KOs). Gavilán successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Kid Gavilán defeats Johnny Bratton
On Kid Gavilán defeated Johnny Bratton in their 3rd fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Gavilán was 27 years old with a record of 96-13-4 (27 KOs). Gavilán successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Kid Gavilán defeats Gil Turner
On Kid Gavilán defeated Gil Turner via 11th round TKO. Gavilán was 26 years old with a record of 83-12-4 (25 KOs). Gavilán successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Kid Gavilán defeats Ike Williams in their 3rd fight
On Kid Gavilán defeated American boxer Ike Williams in their 3rd fight via 10 round unanimous decision. Gavilán was 23 years old with a record of 51-6-2 (17 KOs). Williams was 25 years old with a record of 98-11-4 (49 KOs).
Kid Gavilán defeats Rafael Merentino
On Kid Gavilán defeated Rafael Merentino via 9th round TKO. Gavilán was 26 years old with a record of 85-12-4 (26 KOs).
Kid Gavilán defeats Billy Graham
On Kid Gavilán defeated Billy Graham in their 4th fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Gavilán was 26 years old with a record of 87-12-4 (26 KOs). Gavilán successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
Kid Gavilán loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight
On Kid Gavilán lost to American boxer Sugar Ray Robinson in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Gavilán was 23 years old with a record of 53-7-2 (18 KOs). Robinson was 28 years old with a record of 94-1-2 (62 KOs). Despite the loss, Gavilán put on a good fight.
Kid Gavilán loses to Sugar Ray Robinson
On Kid Gavilán lost to American boxer Sugar Ray Robinson via 10 round unanimous decision. Gavilán was 22 years old with a record of 46-6-2 (16 KOs). Robinson was 27 years old with a record of 86-1-1 (58 KOs). Despite the loss, Gavilán put on a good fight.