John Avila losses
Over 5 years as a professional, John Avila has compiled a 23-3-1 (12) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses, two of them in title fights.
3. John Avila loses to Hector Lopez via unanimous decision
On November 16, 1996 John Avila defended his WBO-NABO super lightweight title against Hector Lopez. Avila was 23 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was on a 3-fight winning streak. Avila lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Lopez.
2. 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.
1. John Avila loses to Abel Pedroza via unanimous decision
On May 2, 1992 John Avila faced Abel Pedroza. Avila was 19 years old with a record of 2-0, and Pedroza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Avila was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Avila lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pedroza.