Toshiaki Nishioka's KO over Jhonny Gonzalez in Mexico was impressive.
And likewise, Jhonny Gonzalez KOing Hasegawa in Japan.
Oh, and can't forget Juan Carlos salgado's shocking KO of Jorge Linares in Japan.... I know Linares is really from Venezuela tho, i think
I wasn't looking at the question as which fighter has their best win in someone else's backyard, I thought it was just listing the best wins in someone's backyard. I agree, the Hearns win was definitely better.
Thank you editing title now.
Most people would say Hagler's best win was Hearns rather than Minter.
I wasn't looking at the question as which fighter has their best win in someone else's backyard, I thought it was just listing the best wins in someone's backyard. I agree, the Hearns win was definitely better.
recently or throughout history? too vague of a question.
Recently, Hopkins beating Pascal in Canada. Salido beating Juanma in Puerto Rico.
I meant at any time period. Since tonight is the Salido Lopez rematch it just got me thinking what other fighters have some great victories in their opponents back yard...`
well jan zaveck beat tko3 isaac hlathswayo... a south african.. in south africa... for the IBF WW title.
helluva long trip & he beat the champ for it... nice win.