🥇 Who Is Ricardo López?
Ricardo López is a name that every boxing fan should know. Born in Mexico, López is a retired professional boxer who never lost a fight. His perfect record makes him one of the greatest fighters in boxing history.
He fought in the minimumweight and light flyweight divisions. These are not the most famous weight classes, but López brought attention to them with his skill and discipline.
📈 Career at a Glance
- Full Name: Ricardo López Nava
- Nickname: “Finito”
- Birth Date: 25 July 1966
- Nationality: Mexican
- Weight Classes: Minimumweight, Light Flyweight
- Professional Record: 51 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw
- Knockouts: 38
🥊 Early Career and Rise to Fame
Ricardo López began boxing at a young age and turned professional in 1985. At first, not many people paid attention to the lighter weight divisions, but that changed quickly.
In 1990, López won the WBC Minimumweight Title. He defended this title again and again. He defended his world title 21 times. That’s a record in itself.
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🏆 Major Titles and Achievements
- WBC Minimumweight Champion (1990–1998)
- WBA and WBO Champion (unified titles)
- IBF Light Flyweight Champion (1999–2001)
- 21 successful title defences
- Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (2007)
These achievements prove how consistent and talented López was. He didn’t just win. He dominated.
🔥 What Made Ricardo López So Special?
1. Perfect Technique
López had some of the best boxing technique ever seen. He moved smoothly, used his jab wisely, and never wasted energy.
2. Sharp Defence
He was hard to hit. Opponents found it frustrating. His defence was bright and solid.
3. Knockout Power
Despite his small size, he had absolute power. He knocked out 38 of his 51 opponents.
4. Consistency
He stayed at the top for years. No scandals, no drama—just hard work and focus.
🤝 Respect from Other Champions
Many famous boxers respect Ricardo López. Even Floyd Mayweather Jr once praised López for his technical skills.
In an interview, Mike Tyson also spoke highly of him, saying López was “one of the best fighters people don’t talk about enough.”
👉 Learn more on BoxRec’s Ricardo López profile
🧠 Fun Facts About Ricardo López
- He never lost a fight in his amateur or professional career.
- He retired in 2001 undefeated.
- López also worked as a boxing commentator after retirement.
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