Salvador Sánchez
Acting
Biography
Salvador Sanchez is unquestionably one of the greatest fighters in boxing history. However, due to the brevity of his career, he is often forgotten about or overlooked by historians. But after reviewing his accomplishments, it is hard to deny that the former WBC featherweight titleholder from 1980-82 deserves recognition.
Known For
Singer-turned-boxer Andy 'Kid' Clave signs a contract with a shady promoter Joaquin Vargas. But Clave turns against Vargas when the promoter's thugs kill Clave's girlfriend when he thinks about backing out of the contract. While seeking a way to get revenge against Vargas, Clave learns that he has a blood clot in his head. But nothing will deter him from getting his revenge and making a shot at the title.
The Last Fight
Fought on August 21, 1981, at the Caesars Palace hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, it pitted Wilfredo Gómez, a Puerto Rican who had a record of 32 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw, and all his wins by knockout, and who was the world's Jr. Featherweight champion, against the lesser known Salvador Sánchez, who hailed from Mexico with a record of 40 wins, 1 loss, 1 draw, and 30 wins by knockout. Salvador Sanchez was defending his WBC world Featherweight crown.
Salvador Sanchez vs. Wilfredo Gomez
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The Salvador Sánchez vs. Juan Laporte fight was a boxing encounter that took place on December 13, 1980, in El Paso, Texas, United States, for the WBC world Featherweight title.
Salvador Sanchez vs. Juan Laporte
On February 2, 1980 World Featherweight Champion Danny "Little Red" Lopez defended his title against the great Salvador Sanchez at the Phoenix Memorial Coliseum.
Salvador Sanchez vs. Danny Lopez I
On December 12, 1981 at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas world featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez defended his title against Pat Cowdell.
Salvador Sanchez vs. Pat Cowdell
It was Salvador Sanchez’ final fight. It was also his toughest. It was an unexpected classic, a featherweight war. July 21, 1982 – Madison Square Garden, New York. Sanchez, making the ninth defence of his WBC crown, met a complete unknown named Azumah Nelson and both men showed their greatness.
Salvador Sanchez vs. Azumah Nelson
On April 12, 1980 at The Civic Auditorium In Arizona, Salvador Sanchez defended his WBC Featherweight Championship when he fought Ruben Castillo.
Salvador Sanchez vs. Ruben Castillo
On September 13, 1980, world featherweight champion Salvador Sanchez defended his title against Patrick Ford in San Antonio, Texas.