Best fights of Francisco Trinaldo
Over 17 years as a professional, Francisco Trinaldo has compiled a 29-9 (15) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Francisco Trinaldo defeats John Makdessi
On March 14, 2020 Francisco Trinaldo faced John Makdessi in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 41 years old with a record of 24-7, and Makdessi was 34 with a record of 17-6. Trinaldo was coming off a win and Makdessi was on a 3-fight winning streak. Trinaldo won via unanimous decision.
2. Francisco Trinaldo defeats Adriano Martins
On July 30, 2011 Francisco Trinaldo fought Adriano Martins for the vacant Jungle Fight lightweight title. Trinaldo was 32 years old with a record of 9-1, and Martins was 29 with a record of 19-5. Trinaldo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Martins was on a 6-fight winning streak. Trinaldo won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Francisco Trinaldo defeats Ross Pearson
On January 17, 2016 Francisco Trinaldo faced Ross Pearson in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 37 years old with a record of 18-4, and Pearson was 31 with a record of 18-9. Trinaldo was on a 4-fight winning streak and Pearson was coming off a win. Trinaldo won via unanimous decision.
4. Francisco Trinaldo defeats Jim Miller
On October 28, 2017 Francisco Trinaldo faced Jim Miller in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 39 years old with a record of 21-5, and Miller was 34 with a record of 28-10. Trinaldo was coming off a loss and Miller was on a 2-fight losing streak. Trinaldo won via unanimous decision.
5. Francisco Trinaldo KOs Evan Dunham
On September 22, 2018 Francisco Trinaldo faced Evan Dunham in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 40 years old with a record of 22-6, and Dunham was 36 with a record of 18-7-1. Both Trinaldo and Dunham were coming off a loss. Trinaldo stopped Evan Dunham via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Francisco Trinaldo loses to Gleison Tibau via unanimous decision
On October 13, 2012 Francisco Trinaldo faced Gleison Tibau in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 34 years old with a record of 11-1, and Tibau was 29 with a record of 27-8. Trinaldo was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Tibau was coming off a loss. Trinaldo lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tibau.
7. Francisco Trinaldo defeats Leandro Silva
On September 13, 2014 Francisco Trinaldo faced Leandro Silva in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 36 years old with a record of 14-4, and Silva was 28 with a record of 16-2-1. Trinaldo was coming off a loss, while Silva was on a 5-fight winning streak. Trinaldo won via unanimous decision.
8. Francisco Trinaldo defeats King Green
On November 16, 2019 Francisco Trinaldo faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 41 years old with a record of 23-7, and Green was 33 with a record of 24-9-1. Both Trinaldo and Green were coming off a loss. Trinaldo won via unanimous decision.
9. Francisco Trinaldo defeats Danny Roberts
On May 7, 2022 Francisco Trinaldo faced Danny Roberts in a welterweight bout. Trinaldo was 43 years old with a record of 27-8, and Roberts was 34 with a record of 18-5. Trinaldo was coming off a win and Roberts was on a 2-fight winning streak. Trinaldo won via unanimous decision.
10. Francisco Trinaldo KOs Paul Felder
On September 24, 2016 Francisco Trinaldo faced Paul Felder in a lightweight bout. Trinaldo was 38 years old with a record of 20-4, and Felder was 32 with a record of 12-2. Trinaldo was on a 6-fight winning streak and Felder was on a 2-fight winning streak. Trinaldo stopped Paul Felder via TKO in the 3rd round.