Best fights of Eduardo Núñez
Over 10 years as a professional, Eduardo Núñez has compiled a 29-2 (27) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eduardo Núñez loses to Emanuel Navarrete via KO
On February 28, 2026 Eduardo Núñez, the IBF super featherweight champion, met Emanuel Navarrete, the WBO super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Núñez was 28 years old with a record of 29-1, and Navarrete was 31 with a record of 39-2-1. Núñez was on a 19-fight winning streak. Navarrete stopped Núñez via TKO in the 11th round. Lost the title in unification. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Eduardo Núñez defeats Christopher Díaz
On September 6, 2025 Eduardo Núñez defended his IBF lightweight title against Christopher Díaz. Núñez was 28 years old with a record of 28-1, and Díaz was 30 with a record of 30-5. Núñez was on a 18-fight winning streak and Díaz was coming off a win. Núñez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Eduardo Núñez defeats Masanori Rikiishi
On May 28, 2025 Eduardo Núñez fought Masanori Rikiishi for the vacant IBF super featherweight title. Núñez was 27 years old with a record of 27-1, and Rikiishi was 30 with a record of 16-1. Núñez was on a 17-fight winning streak and Rikiishi was on a 14-fight winning streak. Núñez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Eduardo Núñez KOs Jose Vega Ochoa
On September 1, 2018 Eduardo Núñez fought Jose Vega Ochoa for the vacant WBC Youth Silver featherweight title. Núñez was 21 years old with a record of 11-1, and Ochoa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Núñez was coming off a win. Núñez stopped Jose Vega Ochoa via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Eduardo Núñez KOs Óscar Escandón
On October 28, 2023 Eduardo Núñez faced Óscar Escandón in a featherweight bout. Núñez was 26 years old with a record of 25-1, and Escandón was 0 with a record of 0-0. Núñez was on a 15-fight winning streak. Núñez stopped Óscar Escandón via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Eduardo Núñez KOs Jesus Martin Ceyca
On March 4, 2023 Eduardo Núñez faced Jesus Martin Ceyca in a featherweight bout. Núñez was 25 years old with a record of 24-1, and Ceyca was 0 with a record of 0-0. Núñez was on a 14-fight winning streak. Núñez stopped Jesus Martin Ceyca via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Eduardo Núñez KOs Rafael Hernandez
On September 20, 2019 Eduardo Núñez faced Rafael Hernandez in a featherweight bout. Núñez was 22 years old with a record of 17-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Núñez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Núñez stopped Rafael Hernandez via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Eduardo Núñez KOs Josue Veraza
On November 23, 2019 Eduardo Núñez faced Josue Veraza in a featherweight bout. Núñez was 22 years old with a record of 18-1, and Veraza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Núñez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Núñez stopped Josue Veraza via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Eduardo Núñez KOs Jesus Arevalo
On July 20, 2019 Eduardo Núñez faced Jesus Arevalo in a featherweight bout. Núñez was 21 years old with a record of 16-1, and Arevalo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Núñez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Núñez stopped Jesus Arevalo via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Eduardo Núñez KOs Cecilio Santos
On April 12, 2019 Eduardo Núñez faced Cecilio Santos in a featherweight bout. Núñez was 21 years old with a record of 14-1, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Núñez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Núñez stopped Cecilio Santos via KO in the 2nd round.