Best of Manuel Medina: Top 10 Fights
Manuel Medina had 84 fights with 32 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Frank Toledo, John John Molina, Naseem Hamed, Johnny Tapia, and Fabrizio Cappai. The following are Medina's top 10 fights.
Manuel Medina defeats Frank Toledo
On Manuel Medina defeated Frank Toledo in the rematch via 5th round TKO. Medina was 30 years old with a record of 60-11 (28 KOs). Medina won the IBF featherweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Medina's fights.
Manuel Medina loses to John John Molina
On Manuel Medina lost to Puerto Rican boxer John John Molina via 12 round unanimous decision. Medina was 22 years old with a record of 47-5 (23 KOs). Molina was 28 years old with a record of 31-3 (23 KOs). Despite the loss, Medina put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Medina's career.
Manuel Medina loses to Naseem Hamed
On Manuel Medina lost to British boxer Naseem Hamed via 11th round TKO. Medina was 25 years old with a record of 52-8 (24 KOs). Hamed was 22 years old with an undefeated record of 22-0 (20 KOs). Despite the loss, Medina put on a good fight till it lasted.
Manuel Medina loses to Johnny Tapia
On Manuel Medina lost to American boxer Johnny Tapia via 12 round majority decision. Medina was 31 years old with a record of 60-12 (28 KOs). Tapia was 35 years old with a record of 51-2-2 (28 KOs). Medina lost his IBF featherweight title. Despite the loss, Medina put on a good fight.
Manuel Medina defeats Fabrizio Cappai
On Manuel Medina defeated Fabrizio Cappai via 10th round RTD. Medina was 21 years old with a record of 44-3 (22 KOs). Medina successfully defended his IBF featherweight title.
Manuel Medina defeats Moussa Sangare
On Manuel Medina defeated Moussa Sangare via 12 round majority decision. Medina was 21 years old with a record of 46-3 (22 KOs). Medina successfully defended his IBF featherweight title.
Manuel Medina defeats Troy Dorsey
On Manuel Medina defeated Troy Dorsey via 12 round unanimous decision. Medina was 20 years old with a record of 41-3 (21 KOs). Medina won the IBF featherweight title — his first world title.
Manuel Medina defeats Tom Johnson
On Manuel Medina defeated Tom Johnson via 9 round technical decision. Medina was 20 years old with a record of 42-3 (21 KOs). Medina successfully defended his IBF featherweight title.
Manuel Medina defeats Héctor Lizárraga
On Manuel Medina defeated Héctor Lizárraga via 12 round unanimous decision. Medina was 27 years old with a record of 55-10 (26 KOs). Medina won the IBF featherweight title.
Manuel Medina defeats Alejandro González
On Manuel Medina defeated Alejandro González via 12 round split decision. Medina was 24 years old with a record of 51-6 (24 KOs). Medina won the WBC featherweight title.