Two hall of famers meet in a legendary battle: Nelson was in the ascendancy early, surprising Sanchez with his quickness and power; the two engaged in exchanges that Nelson seemed to be getting the better of--but then, Sanchez seemed to have one more gear to go to than Nelson, slowly gaining the upper hand throughout the late rounds and closing the show in emphatic fashion at the death. Less than a month later, in August of 1982, Sanchez would die in a motorcycle accident.

Salvador Sanchez vs. Azumah Nelson

Danny Lopez vs Salvador Sanchez 

Salvador Sanchez vs Roberto Castanon

Salvador Sanchez vs Danny Lopez 

Salvador Sanchez vs Eliseo Cosme

Salvador Sanchez vs Jose Sanchez

Salvador Sanchez vs Juan LaPorte

Salvador Sanchez vs Nicky Perez

Salvador Sanchez vs Pat Cowdell

Salvador Sanchez vs Rocky Garcia

Salvador Sanchez vs Wilfredo Gomez

Salvador Sanchez vs Rueben Castillo