Best fights of Johnny De La Rosa
Over 16 years as a professional, Johnny De La Rosa has compiled a 39-7 (24) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Juan Laporte via split decision
On June 25, 1983 Johnny De La Rosa fought Juan Laporte for the WBC featherweight title. Rosa was 20 years old with a record of 21-0, and Laporte was 23 with a record of 23-3. Rosa was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Laporte was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rosa lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Laporte.
2. Johnny De La Rosa KOs Adriano Arreola
On April 17, 1986 Johnny De La Rosa fought Adriano Arreola for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title. Rosa was 23 years old with a record of 30-2, and Arreola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on a 6-fight winning streak. Rosa stopped Adriano Arreola via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Johnny De La Rosa KOs Sebastian Wilburn
On August 14, 1987 Johnny De La Rosa faced Sebastian Wilburn. Rosa was 24 years old with a record of 33-2, and Wilburn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on a 9-fight winning streak. Rosa stopped Sebastian Wilburn via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Johnny De La Rosa KOs Isidoro Medina
On May 15, 1984 Johnny De La Rosa faced Isidoro Medina. Rosa was 21 years old with a record of 22-1, and Medina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was coming off a win. Rosa stopped Isidoro Medina via KO in the 1st round.
5. Johnny De La Rosa KOs Daniel Felizardo
On February 28, 1986 Johnny De La Rosa faced Daniel Felizardo. Rosa was 23 years old with a record of 29-2, and Felizardo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on a 5-fight winning streak. Rosa stopped Daniel Felizardo via KO in the 1st round.
6. Johnny De La Rosa KOs Carlos Albuerne
On June 21, 1985 Johnny De La Rosa faced Carlos Albuerne. Rosa was 22 years old with a record of 24-2, and Albuerne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was coming off a loss. Rosa stopped Carlos Albuerne via KO in the 1st round.
7. Johnny De La Rosa KOs Mario Salazar
On November 17, 1985 Johnny De La Rosa faced Mario Salazar. Rosa was 22 years old with a record of 27-2, and Salazar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on a 3-fight winning streak. Rosa stopped Mario Salazar via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Johnny De La Rosa defeats Jackie Beard
On July 10, 1986 Johnny De La Rosa defended his WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title against Jackie Beard. Rosa was 23 years old with a record of 31-2, and Beard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on a 7-fight winning streak. Rosa won via split decision. Defended the title.
9. Johnny De La Rosa loses to Rick Lockridge via KO
On October 25, 1987 Johnny De La Rosa fought Rick Lockridge for the IBF super featherweight title. Rosa was 24 years old with a record of 34-2, and Lockridge was 28 with a record of 41-5. Rosa was on a 10-fight winning streak and Lockridge was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lockridge stopped Rosa via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Johnny De La Rosa KOs William Whipple
On October 31, 1982 Johnny De La Rosa faced William Whipple. Rosa was 19 years old with a record of 19-0, and Whipple was 0 with a record of 0-0. Rosa was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Rosa stopped William Whipple via KO in the 1st round.