Best fights of Jose Pedraza
Over 14 years as a professional, Jose Pedraza has compiled a 29-7-1 (14) record, including 13 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Jose Pedraza loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via unanimous decision
On December 8, 2018 Jose Pedraza, the WBO lightweight champion, met Vasyl Lomachenko, the The Ring and WBA (Super) lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Pedraza was 29 years old with a record of 25-1, and Lomachenko was 30 with a record of 11-1. Pedraza was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lomachenko was on a 10-fight winning streak. Pedraza lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Lomachenko.
2. Jose Pedraza draws with Richard Commey
On August 27, 2022 Jose Pedraza faced Richard Commey in a super lightweight bout. Pedraza was 33 years old with a record of 29-4, and Commey was 35 with a record of 30-4. Both Pedraza and Commey were coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Jose Pedraza defeats Ray Beltrán
On August 25, 2018 Jose Pedraza fought Ray Beltrán for the WBO lightweight title. Pedraza was 29 years old with a record of 24-1, and Beltrán was 37 with a record of 34-7-1. Pedraza was on a 2-fight winning streak and Beltrán was on a 5-fight winning streak. Pedraza won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
4. Jose Pedraza defeats Stephen Smith
On April 16, 2016 Jose Pedraza defended his IBF super featherweight title against Stephen Smith. Pedraza was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Smith was 30 with a record of 23-1. Pedraza was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 11-fight winning streak. Pedraza won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.