Best fights of Francisco Rivera
Over 18 years as a professional, Francisco Rivera has compiled a 16-12 (10) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Francisco Rivera loses to John Dodson via unanimous decision
On April 2, 2022 Francisco Rivera faced John Dodson in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 40 years old with a record of 14-8, and Dodson was 37 with a record of 21-13. Rivera was coming off a loss and Dodson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dodson.
2. Francisco Rivera loses to Takeya Mizugaki via unanimous decision
On May 24, 2014 Francisco Rivera faced Takeya Mizugaki in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 32 years old with a record of 10-2, and Mizugaki was 30 with a record of 19-7-2. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mizugaki was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Mizugaki.
3. Francisco Rivera loses to Brad Pickett via split decision
On February 27, 2016 Francisco Rivera faced Brad Pickett in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 34 years old with a record of 11-5, and Pickett was 37 with a record of 24-11. Rivera was coming off a loss and Pickett was on a 3-fight losing streak. Rivera lost via split decision. Went the distance with Pickett.
4. Francisco Rivera defeats Teruto Ishihara
On August 20, 2022 Francisco Rivera faced Teruto Ishihara in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 40 years old with a record of 14-9, and Ishihara was 31 with a record of 12-9-3. Rivera was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ishihara was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
5. Francisco Rivera KOs George Roop
On November 6, 2013 Francisco Rivera faced George Roop in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 32 years old with a record of 9-2, and Roop was 31 with a record of 14-9-1. Rivera was coming off a win and Roop was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped George Roop via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Francisco Rivera loses to Urijah Faber via KO
On December 6, 2014 Francisco Rivera faced Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 33 years old with a record of 10-3, and Faber was 35 with a record of 31-7. Rivera was coming off a loss, while Faber was coming off a win. Faber submitted Rivera via bulldog choke in the 2nd round.
7. Francisco Rivera KOs Edwin Figueroa
On February 2, 2013 Francisco Rivera faced Edwin Figueroa in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 8-2, and Figueroa was 28 with a record of 9-1. Figueroa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Edwin Figueroa via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Francisco Rivera KOs Adam Martinez
On May 29, 2021 Francisco Rivera faced Adam Martinez in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 39 years old with a record of 12-7, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera stopped Adam Martinez via KO in the 1st round.
9. Francisco Rivera KOs Ryan Lilley
On January 30, 2021 Francisco Rivera faced Ryan Lilley in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 39 years old with a record of 11-7, and Lilley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on a 3-fight losing streak. Rivera stopped Ryan Lilley via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Francisco Rivera defeats Aaron Arana
On August 15, 2009 Francisco Rivera faced Aaron Arana in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 3-0, and Arana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Rivera won via majority decision.