Best fights of John Avila
Over 5 years as a professional, John Avila has compiled a 23-3-1 (12) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Avila loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO
On December 10, 1994 John Avila fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBO lightweight title. Avila was 21 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Hoya was 21 with a record of 15-0. Avila was on a 8-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Avila via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
2. John Avila defeats Hector Quiroz
On September 21, 1996 John Avila fought Hector Quiroz for the WBO-NABO super lightweight title. Avila was 23 years old with a record of 22-2-1, and Quiroz was 21 with a record of 21-1. Avila was on a 2-fight winning streak. Avila won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
3. John Avila KOs Stanley Longstreet
On July 2, 1994 John Avila fought Stanley Longstreet for the vacant IBO lightweight title. Avila was 21 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Longstreet was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was on a 6-fight winning streak. Avila stopped Stanley Longstreet via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
4. John Avila KOs George Young
On February 24, 1993 John Avila faced George Young in a lightweight bout. Avila was 20 years old with a record of 7-1, and Young was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was on a 5-fight winning streak. Avila stopped George Young via TKO in the 1st round.
5. John Avila KOs Manolo Ramirez
On September 19, 1992 John Avila faced Manolo Ramirez in a lightweight bout. Avila was 19 years old with a record of 4-1, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was on a 2-fight winning streak. Avila stopped Manolo Ramirez via KO in the 1st round.
6. John Avila KOs Eugene Lopez
On April 6, 1996 John Avila faced Eugene Lopez in a super lightweight bout. Avila was 23 years old with a record of 20-2-1, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was coming off a loss. Avila stopped Eugene Lopez via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. John Avila KOs Lance Holcomb
On December 4, 1993 John Avila faced Lance Holcomb in a super lightweight bout. Avila was 20 years old with a record of 13-1-1, and Holcomb was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was coming off a win. Avila stopped Lance Holcomb via TKO in the 5th round.
8. John Avila KOs Bobby Brewer
On April 9, 1994 John Avila faced Bobby Brewer in a super lightweight bout. Avila was 21 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Brewer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was on a 4-fight winning streak. Avila stopped Bobby Brewer via KO in the 8th round.
9. John Avila KOs Rodney Wilson
On February 24, 1994 John Avila faced Rodney Wilson in a super lightweight bout. Avila was 21 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Wilson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was on a 3-fight winning streak. Avila stopped Rodney Wilson via KO in the 8th round.
10. John Avila KOs Nate Miguel
On April 10, 1992 John Avila faced Nate Miguel in a lightweight bout. Avila was 19 years old with a record of 1-0, and Miguel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was coming off a win. Avila stopped Nate Miguel via TKO in the 3rd round.