Diego Corrales vs Angel Manfredy

The September 2, 2000 clash between Diego Corrales and Angel Manfredy at El Paso's Don Haskins Center was a display of explosive super featherweight action. Corrales, defending his IBF and IBA 130-pound titles, immediately established his dominance, dropping Manfredy in the opening round and setting the tone for the rest of the fight.

Both fighters weighed in at the super featherweight limit of 130 pounds, but it was Corrales's superior firepower that proved decisive. The third round saw Manfredy taste the canvas not once, but twice more, before referee Jerry McKenzie halted proceedings at 2:38, marking Corrales's third successful IBF title defence and second IBA defence.

Corrales's victory over Manfredy was not just a win, but a strategic move in his career. This win set the stage for his next match with Floyd Mayweather Jr, a top contender like Manfredy, who had credible victories over Arturo Gatti and Jorge Paez.