Best fights of Jimmie Rivera
Over 12 years as a professional, Jimmie Rivera has compiled a 23-5 (6) record, including six title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jimmie Rivera defeats Urijah Faber
On September 10, 2016 Jimmie Rivera faced Urijah Faber in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 27 years old with a record of 19-1, and Faber was 37 with a record of 33-9. Rivera was on a 18-fight winning streak, while Faber was coming off a loss. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
2. Jimmie Rivera defeats John Dodson
On September 8, 2018 Jimmie Rivera faced John Dodson in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 29 years old with a record of 21-2, and Dodson was 33 with a record of 20-9. Rivera was coming off a loss, while Dodson was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
3. Jimmie Rivera defeats Iuri Alcântara
On January 30, 2016 Jimmie Rivera faced Iuri Alcântara in a bantamweight bout. Rivera was 26 years old with a record of 18-1, and Alcântara was 35 with a record of 33-6. Rivera was on a 17-fight winning streak and Alcântara was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
4. Jimmie Rivera defeats Cody Stamann
On July 16, 2020 Jimmie Rivera faced Cody Stamann in a featherweight bout. Rivera was 31 years old with a record of 22-4, and Stamann was 30 with a record of 19-2-1. Rivera was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Stamann was coming off a win. Rivera won via unanimous decision.
5. Jimmie Rivera defeats Abel Cullum
On September 17, 2010 Jimmie Rivera fought Abel Cullum for the KOTC flyweight title. Rivera was 21 years old with a record of 6-1, and Cullum was 23 with a record of 18-3. Rivera was on a 5-fight winning streak and Cullum was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rivera won via split decision. Crowned the new flyweight champion.