Salvador Sanchez vs Danny Lopez II – Highlights (Sanchez KNOCKS OUT Lopez)

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June 21st, 1980. In their highly anticipated rematch, the legendary Salvador “Chava” Sanchez takes on “El Coloradito” Danny Lopez in the 2nd defense of his WBC World Featherweight Title. Both fought for the 1st time back in February 1980 where the little known Sanchez upset the veteran Lopez to win via TKO13.

Prefight records; Sanchez 33(27)-1-1, Lopez 42(39)-3.

After his sensational victory over Danny, Salvador successfully defended his WBC 126 pound crown for the 1st time against Ruben Castillo via UD15. For his 2nd defense, he was scheduled for a return bout against the power punching former champion looking to regain Featherweight glory.

From the opening bell, the challenger applied constant pressure and set up his jab early with the obvious attempt to land anywhere he could which forced the champion to retaliate thus resulting in furious exchanges for the first 4 rounds where bombs were throw and received at nearly even terms.

However, beginning from round 5 Salvador began to establish angles to neutralize Danny’s offense and set up his counter punches. During the second minute of round 6, he wobbled him with a beautiful overhand right-left hook followed by a fusillade of shots.

Sanchez gained full control of the bout from round 7 on as he make the hard hitting former champion miss and counter with deadly, pinpoint combinations in dazzling fashion.

In round 14, Lopez finally wilted as he was badly shook courtesy of a right hook downstairs then a left hook-right hook combo followed by a barrage of head snapping blows that prompted referee Mills Lane to call an end to the vicious assault.

To his credit, Danny Lopez stayed resilient through the 2nd half and while he was unable to turn the tides, he still managed to connect with good shots occasionally although it was not nearly enough.

El Coloradito retired from the sport after failing to regain his WBC World Featherweight Title but made an ill advised comeback in February 1992 at Super Featherweight against journeyman Jorge Rodriguez. At nearly 40, Lopez who had been inactive for 12 years was predictably stopped in 2 rounds.

His final record stood at 42(39)-6 and he hold wins over top oppositions such as Jose Caba, Art Hafey, Octavio Gomez, Chucho Castillo, Roberto Castanon, Ruben Olivares, Sean O’Grady, Mike Ayala & David Kotey (2x).

As for Sanchez, he went on to make 8 successful defenses of his WBC World Featherweight Championship between September 1980 and July 1982. For his 10th defense, he was set to take on Juan LaPorte in a rematch but during the morning of August 12th 1982 he tragically crashed his Porsche 928 while driving along the federal highway from Querétaro to San Luis Potosí.

He was instantly killed at only 23 years of age.

With his young untimely death, his career ended with a final record of 44(32)-1-1. During the course of his 7 year career, he garnered notable victories over Ruben Castillo, Pat Ford, Juan Laporte, Roberto Castanon, Nicky Perez, Wilfredo Gomez, Pat Cowdell, Azumah Nelson & Danny Lopez (2x).

Despite having a career cut short, he had achieved legendary status as a fighter with no apparent weaknesses and often regarded as one of the Greatest Featherweights of All Time as well as one of the Greatest Mexican Fighters in the History of the Sport.

Rest in peace champ, you will ALWAYS be remembered!

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