Best fights of Irwin Rivera
Over 9 years as a professional, Irwin Rivera has compiled a 12-7 (7) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Irwin Rivera loses to Andre Ewell via split decision
On September 19, 2020 Irwin Rivera faced Andre Ewell in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 10-5, and Ewell was 32 with a record of 16-6. Both Rivera and Ewell were coming off a win. Rivera lost via split decision. Went the distance with Ewell.
2. Irwin Rivera KOs Danny Sabatello
On December 20, 2019 Irwin Rivera defended his Titan FC bantamweight title against Danny Sabatello. Rivera was 30 years old with a record of 8-4, and Sabatello was 26 with a record of 6-0. Rivera was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sabatello was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Danny Sabatello via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Irwin Rivera KOs Lazar Stojadinovic
On March 15, 2019 Irwin Rivera faced Lazar Stojadinovic in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 30 years old with a record of 6-4, and Stojadinovic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera stopped Lazar Stojadinovic via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Irwin Rivera KOs Firdavs Khasanov
On March 11, 2022 Irwin Rivera faced Firdavs Khasanov in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 33 years old with a record of 10-6, and Khasanov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera stopped Firdavs Khasanov via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Irwin Rivera KOs Chris Navarro
On February 6, 2015 Irwin Rivera faced Chris Navarro in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 2-0, and Navarro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Rivera stopped Chris Navarro via KO in the 1st round.
6. Irwin Rivera KOs John Rivera in 34 seconds
On December 5, 2014 Irwin Rivera faced John Rivera in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 25 years old with a record of 1-0, and Rivera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera stopped John Rivera via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Irwin Rivera KOs Matt Wagy
On June 28, 2019 Irwin Rivera fought Matt Wagy for the vacant Interim Titan FC bantamweight title. Rivera was 30 years old with a record of 7-4, and Wagy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera stopped Matt Wagy via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Irwin Rivera submits Jose Ceja
On March 25, 2016 Irwin Rivera faced Jose Ceja in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 4-1, and Ceja was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a loss. Rivera submitted Jose Ceja via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
9. Irwin Rivera loses to Giga Chikadze via unanimous decision
On May 16, 2020 Irwin Rivera faced Giga Chikadze in a lightweight bout. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 9-4, and Chikadze was 31 with a record of 9-2. Rivera was on a 3-fight winning streak and Chikadze was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rivera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Chikadze.
10. Irwin Rivera defeats Joseph Penafiel
On May 5, 2023 Irwin Rivera faced Joseph Penafiel in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 34 years old with a record of 11-6, and Penafiel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rivera was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.