Best fights of Héctor Velázquez
Over 27 years as a professional, Héctor Velázquez has compiled a 56-32-3 (38) record, including 13 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Héctor Velázquez KOs Concepcion Velasquez
On August 23, 2004 Héctor Velázquez fought Concepcion Velasquez for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX featherweight title. Velázquez was 29 years old with a record of 37-10-2, and Velasquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez stopped Concepcion Velasquez via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Héctor Velázquez KOs Jesse Magana
On March 25, 2000 Héctor Velázquez fought Jesse Magana for the vacant IBA featherweight title. Velázquez was 25 years old with a record of 27-7-1, and Magana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez was coming off a loss. Velázquez stopped Jesse Magana via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Héctor Velázquez loses to Kevin Kelley via unanimous decision
On May 8, 1999 Héctor Velázquez faced Kevin Kelley in a featherweight bout. Velázquez was 24 years old with a record of 24-5-1, and Kelley was 31 with a record of 49-3-2. Velázquez was on a 8-fight winning streak and Kelley was coming off a win. Velázquez lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Kelley.
4. Héctor Velázquez loses to Manny Pacquiao via KO
On September 10, 2005 Héctor Velázquez fought Manny Pacquiao for the vacant WBC International super featherweight title. Velázquez was 30 years old with a record of 42-10-2, and Pacquiao was 26 with a record of 39-3-2. Velázquez was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Pacquiao was coming off a loss. Pacquiao stopped Velázquez via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
5. Héctor Velázquez KOs Genaro Garcia Gutierrez in 54 seconds
On May 19, 2007 Héctor Velázquez faced Genaro Garcia Gutierrez. Velázquez was 32 years old with a record of 46-11-2, and Gutierrez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Velázquez stopped Genaro Garcia Gutierrez via KO in the 1st round.
6. Héctor Velázquez KOs Cesar Lopez
On August 10, 2013 Héctor Velázquez faced Cesar Lopez. Velázquez was 38 years old with a record of 52-18-3, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez was coming off a loss. Velázquez stopped Cesar Lopez via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Héctor Velázquez KOs Abel Sepulveda
On July 6, 2001 Héctor Velázquez faced Abel Sepulveda. Velázquez was 26 years old with a record of 30-8-1, and Sepulveda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez was coming off a loss. Velázquez stopped Abel Sepulveda via KO in the 1st round.
8. Héctor Velázquez KOs Marco Antonio Sandoval
On November 22, 2004 Héctor Velázquez faced Marco Antonio Sandoval. Velázquez was 29 years old with a record of 38-10-2, and Sandoval was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez was coming off a win. Velázquez stopped Marco Antonio Sandoval via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Héctor Velázquez KOs Adan Amador
On May 20, 2006 Héctor Velázquez faced Adan Amador. Velázquez was 31 years old with a record of 42-11-2, and Amador was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez was coming off a loss. Velázquez stopped Adan Amador via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Héctor Velázquez KOs Jose de Jesus Garcia
On December 4, 1999 Héctor Velázquez faced Jose de Jesus Garcia. Velázquez was 24 years old with a record of 26-6-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velázquez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Velázquez stopped Jose de Jesus Garcia via TKO in the 1st round.