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Pipino Cuevas

1971–1989 · WBA welterweight champion with eleven successful title defences.

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Quick answer

According to GOAT Rank's current model, Pipino Cuevas ranks #1094 globally and #135 in Boxing, with a GOAT Score of 81.5 (84.9 in-sport). The ranking is based on verified career data across peak, dominance, honours, statistics and longevity.

How the GOAT Score is calculated →

Sources: BoxRec, The Ring, International Boxing Hall of Fame · Last verified 2026-09-14 · Data confidence 93%

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Ranking model

100% titles, statistics, dominance, longevity and global competition depth.

Pure sporting data
81.5
In-sport score
84.9
Boxing
Cross-sport score
81.5
Global
Cultural & brand footprint 58/100 · total legacy 78.3
World title defences
11
Professional wins
35
Knockout wins
31
Professional losses
15
World titles won
1

Category profile

Dominance
82
Peak
92
Longevity
82
Honours
82
Statistics
88

Career timeline · Form index per season

Editorial season form index (0–100), not raw goals or points. Raw season-by-season statistics are shown only where fully verified.

SeasonForm index per seasonShare of career
19715
19726
19736
19745
19756
19765
19774
19784
19793
19803
19812
19822
19832
19841
19851
19861
19871
19881

Data sources

  • BoxRec
  • The Ring
  • International Boxing Hall of Fame

Last verified: 2026-09-14

Figures come from public records and are normalised per sport. See the methodology for category weights. Method

Why Pipino Cuevas ranks #135 in Boxing

Pipino Cuevas ranks #135 in Boxing and #1094 of 5087 across all sports. The verified GOAT Score is 84.9/100.

The verified career covers 1971–1989 and 18 documented seasons. Peak is 92/100, with Peak the strongest category at 92/100 (20% weight). Key metrics: World title defences 11, Professional wins 35, Knockout wins 31, Professional losses 15.

Nearest context: ahead Sandy Saddler (84.9); behind Lou Ambers (84.9). Rankings update whenever verified records change.

Pipino Cuevas GOAT Score explained

Dominance82/100 · weight 25%
Dominance: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Peak92/100 · weight 20%
Peak: 92/100, based on the verified career record.
Longevity82/100 · weight 20%
Longevity: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Honours82/100 · weight 20%
Honours: 82/100, based on the verified career record.
Statistics88/100 · weight 15%
Statistics: 88/100, based on the verified career record.

Pipino Cuevas — frequently asked

Is Pipino Cuevas the GOAT?
According to GOAT Rank's current data model, Pipino Cuevas ranks #135 in Boxing with a GOAT Score of 84.9/100, behind Sugar Ray Robinson (94.3).
What is Pipino Cuevas's GOAT Score?
84.9/100, calculated from the verified career record: Dominance 82 (25%), Peak 92 (20%), Longevity 82 (20%), Honours 82 (20%), Statistics 88 (15%).
Where does Pipino Cuevas rank all time?
#1094 of 5087 eligible athletes across all sports and #135 in Boxing.
Pipino Cuevas vs Sandy Saddler: who ranks higher?
Pipino Cuevas ranks higher at 84.9 versus Sandy Saddler at 84.9, a margin of 0.0 points.

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