Best fights of Jorge Páez
Over 19 years as a professional, Jorge Páez has compiled a 79-14-5 (52) record, including 23 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jorge Páez defeats Steve Cruz
On August 6, 1989 Jorge Páez defended his IBF featherweight title against Steve Cruz. Páez was 23 years old with a record of 28-2-2, and Cruz was 25 with a record of 33-3. Cruz was on a 5-fight winning streak. Páez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Jorge Páez defeats Johnny De La Rosa
On March 27, 1992 Jorge Páez faced Johnny De La Rosa in a lightweight bout. Páez was 26 years old with a record of 39-4-4, and Rosa was 29 with a record of 38-4. Páez was coming off a win and Rosa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Páez won via unanimous decision.
3. Jorge Páez KOs Jose Mario Lopez
On September 16, 1989 Jorge Páez defended his IBF featherweight title against Jose Mario Lopez. Páez was 23 years old with a record of 29-2-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Páez was coming off a win. Páez stopped Jose Mario Lopez via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Jorge Páez KOs Lupe Gutierrez
On December 9, 1989 Jorge Páez defended his IBF featherweight title against Lupe Gutierrez. Páez was 24 years old with a record of 32-2-2, and Gutierrez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Páez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Páez stopped Lupe Gutierrez via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
5. Jorge Páez KOs Calvin Grove in their 2nd fight
On March 30, 1989 Jorge Páez defended his IBF featherweight title against Calvin Grove. It was their second meeting. Páez was 23 years old with a record of 27-2-1, and Grove was 0 with a record of 0-0. Páez was on a 20-fight winning streak. Páez stopped Calvin Grove via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
6. Jorge Páez KOs Juan Polo Perez
On November 14, 1998 Jorge Páez fought Juan Polo Perez for the vacant IBA Americas super featherweight title. Páez was 33 years old with a record of 61-12-4, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Páez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Páez stopped Juan Polo Perez via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Jorge Páez defeats Calvin Grove
On August 4, 1988 Jorge Páez fought Calvin Grove for the vacant IBF featherweight title. Páez was 22 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Grove was 0 with a record of 0-0. Páez was on a 18-fight winning streak. Páez won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Jorge Páez loses to Pernell Whitaker via unanimous decision
On October 5, 1991 Jorge Páez fought Pernell Whitaker for the undisputed lightweight title. Páez was 25 years old with a record of 38-3-4, and Whitaker was 27 with a record of 26-1. Páez was coming off a win and Whitaker was on a 11-fight winning streak. Páez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.
9. Jorge Páez loses to Tony Lopez via unanimous decision
On September 22, 1990 Jorge Páez, the IBF featherweight champion, met Tony Lopez, the IBF featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Páez was 24 years old with a record of 35-2-3, and Lopez was 27 with a record of 35-2. Lopez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Páez lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Lopez.
10. Jorge Páez defeats Louie Espinoza in their 2nd fight
On April 7, 1990 Jorge Páez defended his IBF featherweight title against Louie Espinoza. It was their second meeting. Páez was 24 years old with a record of 34-2-2, and Espinoza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Páez was on a 6-fight winning streak. Páez won via split decision. Defended the title.