Best fights of Jose Badillo
Over 17 years as a professional, Jose Badillo has compiled a 23-7 (15) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jose Badillo loses to Tom Johnson via majority decision
On December 9, 1995 Jose Badillo fought Tom Johnson for the IBF featherweight title. Badillo was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Johnson was 31 with a record of 40-2-1. Badillo was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 14-fight winning streak. Badillo lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Johnson.
2. Jose Badillo KOs Javier Marquez
On May 12, 1997 Jose Badillo faced Javier Marquez. Badillo was 26 years old with a record of 19-1, and Marquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Badillo stopped Javier Marquez via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Jose Badillo KOs Ramon Cruz
On March 27, 1992 Jose Badillo fought Ramon Cruz for the vacant Puerto Rican featherweight title. Badillo was 21 years old with a record of 8-0, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Badillo stopped Ramon Cruz via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Jose Badillo loses to Naseem Hamed via KO
On October 11, 1997 Jose Badillo fought Naseem Hamed for the WBO featherweight title. Badillo was 27 years old with a record of 20-1, and Hamed was 23 with a record of 27-0. Badillo was on a 3-fight winning streak and Hamed was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Badillo via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Jose Badillo KOs Olegario De Leon
On December 7, 1996 Jose Badillo faced Olegario De Leon. Badillo was 26 years old with a record of 17-1, and Leon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was coming off a loss. Badillo stopped Olegario De Leon via KO in the 5th round.
6. Jose Badillo KOs Darius Ford
On June 19, 1993 Jose Badillo faced Darius Ford. Badillo was 22 years old with a record of 12-0, and Ford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Badillo stopped Darius Ford via KO in the 1st round.
7. Jose Badillo KOs Anthony Perez
On July 18, 1992 Jose Badillo faced Anthony Perez. Badillo was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Badillo stopped Anthony Perez via KO in the 1st round.
8. Jose Badillo KOs Fred Gist
On February 19, 1994 Jose Badillo faced Fred Gist. Badillo was 23 years old with a record of 14-0, and Gist was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Badillo stopped Fred Gist via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Jose Badillo KOs Luis Yampier
On September 21, 1991 Jose Badillo faced Luis Yampier. Badillo was 21 years old with a record of 6-0, and Yampier was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Badillo stopped Luis Yampier via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Jose Badillo KOs Orlando Perez
On June 22, 1991 Jose Badillo faced Orlando Perez. Badillo was 20 years old with a record of 5-0, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Badillo was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Badillo stopped Orlando Perez via KO in the 1st round.