Best fights of Fres Oquendo
Over 17 years as a professional, Fres Oquendo has compiled a 37-8 (24) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Fres Oquendo KOs Clifford Etienne
On March 23, 2001 Fres Oquendo faced Clifford Etienne in a heavyweight bout. Oquendo was 27 years old with a record of 19-0, and Etienne was 31 with a record of 19-0. Both Oquendo and Etienne were on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Oquendo stopped Clifford Etienne via TKO in the 8th round.
2. Fres Oquendo KOs Maurice Harris
On March 1, 2003 Fres Oquendo faced Maurice Harris in a heavyweight bout. Oquendo was 29 years old with a record of 23-1, and Harris was 27 with a record of 19-12-2. Both Oquendo and Harris were coming off a win. Oquendo stopped Maurice Harris via KO in the 10th round.
3. Fres Oquendo stops Demetrice King
On February 20, 2010 Fres Oquendo defended his WBA-NABA heavyweight title against Demetrice King. Oquendo was 36 years old with a record of 31-5, and King was 25 with a record of 15-17. Oquendo was on a 2-fight winning streak and King was coming off a win. Oquendo stopped Demetrice King via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
4. Fres Oquendo loses to James Toney via split decision
On December 13, 2008 Fres Oquendo fought James Toney for the vacant IBA, WBO-NABO, WBO-NABO, and IBA heavyweight titles. Oquendo was 35 years old with a record of 29-4, and Toney was 40 with a record of 70-6-3. Oquendo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Oquendo lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Toney.
5. Fres Oquendo loses to Chris Byrd via unanimous decision
On September 20, 2003 Fres Oquendo fought Chris Byrd for the IBF heavyweight title. Oquendo was 30 years old with a record of 24-1, and Byrd was 33 with a record of 36-2. Oquendo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Byrd was on a 5-fight winning streak. Oquendo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Byrd.
6. Fres Oquendo loses to John Ruiz via KO
On April 17, 2004 Fres Oquendo fought John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title. Oquendo was 31 years old with a record of 24-2, and Ruiz was 32 with a record of 39-5-1. Oquendo was coming off a loss, while Ruiz was coming off a win. Ruiz stopped Oquendo via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
7. Fres Oquendo defeats Phil Jackson
On September 12, 1999 Fres Oquendo faced Phil Jackson in a heavyweight bout. Oquendo was 26 years old with a record of 14-0, and Jackson was 35 with a record of 42-7. Oquendo was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak, while Jackson was coming off a loss. Oquendo won via unanimous decision.
8. Fres Oquendo KOs Mark Brown
On June 26, 2009 Fres Oquendo defended his WBC Latino heavyweight title against Mark Brown. Oquendo was 36 years old with a record of 29-5, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Oquendo was coming off a loss. Oquendo stopped Mark Brown via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Fres Oquendo loses to Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision
On November 10, 2006 Fres Oquendo fought Evander Holyfield for the vacant IBF-USBA heavyweight title. Oquendo was 33 years old with a record of 26-3, and Holyfield was 44 with a record of 39-8-2. Oquendo was on a 2-fight winning streak and Holyfield was coming off a win. Oquendo lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Holyfield.
10. Fres Oquendo loses to David Tua via KO
On April 13, 2002 Fres Oquendo defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against David Tua. Oquendo was 29 years old with a record of 22-0, and Tua was 29 with a record of 39-3. Oquendo was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Tua was coming off a win. Tua stopped Oquendo via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.