Best fights of Javier Fortuna
Over 16 years as a professional, Javier Fortuna has compiled a 39-6-1 (28) record, including twelve title fights across five weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Javier Fortuna defeats Bryan Vázquez
On May 29, 2015 Javier Fortuna fought Bryan Vázquez for the vacant WBA (Regular) super featherweight title. Fortuna was 25 years old with a record of 27-0-1, and Vázquez was 27 with a record of 34-1. Fortuna was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Vázquez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Fortuna won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Javier Fortuna defeats Patrick Hyland
On December 8, 2012 Javier Fortuna fought Patrick Hyland for the vacant interim WBA featherweight title. Fortuna was 23 years old with a record of 20-0, and Hyland was 29 with a record of 27-0. Fortuna was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Hyland was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Fortuna won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Javier Fortuna KOs Jesús Cuellar
On November 2, 2019 Javier Fortuna faced Jesús Cuellar in a super featherweight bout. Fortuna was 30 years old with a record of 34-2-1, and Cuellar was 32 with a record of 29-3. Both Fortuna and Cuellar were coming off a win. Fortuna stopped Jesús Cuellar via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Javier Fortuna KOs Antonio Lozada Jr.
On November 21, 2020 Javier Fortuna faced Antonio Lozada Jr. in a super lightweight bout. Fortuna was 31 years old with a record of 35-2-1, and Jr. was 30 with a record of 40-4-1. Fortuna was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Jr. was on a 2-fight losing streak. Fortuna stopped Antonio Lozada Jr. via TKO in the 6th round.
5. Javier Fortuna loses to Joseph Diaz via unanimous decision
On July 9, 2021 Javier Fortuna fought Joseph Diaz for the vacant WBC interim lightweight title. Fortuna was 31 years old with a record of 36-2-1, and Diaz was 28 with a record of 31-1-1. Fortuna was on a 3-fight winning streak. Fortuna lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Diaz.
6. Javier Fortuna loses to Robert Easter Jr. via split decision
On January 20, 2018 Javier Fortuna fought Robert Easter Jr. for the IBF lightweight title. Fortuna was 28 years old with a record of 33-1-1, and Jr. was 26 with a record of 20-0. Fortuna was on a 4-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Fortuna lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..