Mexico–Puerto Rico boxing rivalry
Template:Short description Template:Multiple issues The rivalry between Puerto Rican and Mexican boxers is recognized as one of the most intense in boxing history.<ref name="boxen">Kevin Baxter (2008-07-15). "This rivalry packs real punch." LA Times. Retrieved 2024-12-12</ref> Originating in 1934, this rivalry has been watched by fans across multiple generations. Over the years, both nations have raised numerous fighters who have competed in boxing matches against each other including Julio Cesar Chavez, Felix Trinidad, Oscar De La Hoya, Miguel Cotto, and Hector Camacho. It has said to have started when Sixto Escobar became the first Puerto Rican champion by knocking out Mexican champion Rodolfo "Baby" Casanova.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
In world title matches, Puerto Rican boxers hold a slight statistical advantage over their Mexican rivals,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> with Puerto Rico achieving 87 wins compared to Mexico with 76 wins. The most recent matchups resulted in Mexico’s Nunez defeating Puerto Rican Diaz on 9/6/2025 and Mexican American Anthony Olascuaga defeating Puerto Rico’s Juan Carlos Camacho.
Most Recent Championship Fights Puerto Rico vs. Mexico
| Date | Winner | Opponent | Result | Title | Winning Side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-27 | Eduardo Nunez | Christopher Diaz | UD12 | IBF 126 | Mexico 74-87 |
| 2025-07-27 | Xander Zayas | Jorge Garcia | UD12 | WBO 154 | Puerto Rico 87-73 |
| 2025-03-29 | Oscar Collazo | Edwin Cano | KO5 | WBA, WBO, The Ring 105 | Puerto Rico 86-73 |
| 2024-09-14 | Canelo Alvarez | Edgar Berlanga | UD12 | Undisputed 168 | Mexico 73-85 |
| 2023-08-26 | Oscar Collazo | Melvin Jerusalem | TKO7 | WBO 105 | Puerto Rico 84-72 |
| 2023-05-27 | Oscar Collazo | Garen Diagan | TKO6 | WBO 105 | Puerto Rico 83-72 |
| 2021-07-21 | Johnathan Gonzalez | Elwin Soto | TKO5 | WBO 108 | Puerto Rico 82-72 |
| 2021-04-24 | Emanuel Navarrete | Christopher Diaz | TKO12 | WBO 126 | Mexico 72-81 |
| 2021-07-21 | McWilliams Arroyo | Abraham Rodriguez | SD12 | WBC 112 | Puerto Rico 81-71 |