Best fights of José Valenzuela
Over 8 years as a professional, José Valenzuela has compiled a 16-3 (10) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Valenzuela defeats Isaac Cruz
On August 3, 2024 José Valenzuela fought Isaac Cruz for the WBA super lightweight title. Valenzuela was 25 years old with a record of 13-2, and Cruz was 26 with a record of 26-2-1. Valenzuela was coming off a win and Cruz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Valenzuela won via split decision. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. José Valenzuela KOs Chris Colbert in their 2nd fight
On December 16, 2023 José Valenzuela faced Chris Colbert in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Valenzuela was 24 years old with a record of 12-2, and Colbert was 27 with a record of 17-1. Valenzuela was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Colbert was coming off a win. Valenzuela stopped Chris Colbert via KO in the 6th round.
3. José Valenzuela KOs Edwin De Los Santos in their 2nd fight
On June 28, 2026 José Valenzuela faced Edwin De Los Santos in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Valenzuela was 27 years old with a record of 15-3, and Santos was 26 with a record of 17-2. Both Valenzuela and Santos were coming off a win. Valenzuela stopped Edwin De Los Santos via KO in the 2nd round.
4. José Valenzuela KOs Francisco Vargas
On April 16, 2022 José Valenzuela fought Francisco Vargas for the vacant WBC Continental Americas super featherweight title. Valenzuela was 22 years old with a record of 11-0, and Vargas was 37 with a record of 27-3-2. Valenzuela was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak, while Vargas was coming off a loss. Valenzuela stopped Francisco Vargas via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. José Valenzuela KOs Nelson Hampton
On May 15, 2021 José Valenzuela faced Nelson Hampton. Valenzuela was 21 years old with a record of 7-0, and Hampton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valenzuela was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Valenzuela stopped Nelson Hampton via KO in the 1st round.
6. José Valenzuela KOs Zack Kuhn
On August 29, 2020 José Valenzuela faced Zack Kuhn. Valenzuela was 21 years old with a record of 5-0, and Kuhn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valenzuela was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Valenzuela stopped Zack Kuhn via KO in the 1st round.
7. José Valenzuela KOs Charles Clark
On September 28, 2019 José Valenzuela faced Charles Clark. Valenzuela was 20 years old with a record of 4-0, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valenzuela was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Valenzuela stopped Charles Clark via KO in the 1st round.
8. José Valenzuela KOs Austin Dulay
On December 18, 2021 José Valenzuela faced Austin Dulay. Valenzuela was 22 years old with a record of 10-0, and Dulay was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valenzuela was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Valenzuela stopped Austin Dulay via TKO in the 4th round.
9. José Valenzuela loses to Chris Colbert via unanimous decision
On March 25, 2023 José Valenzuela faced Chris Colbert in a lightweight bout. Valenzuela was 23 years old with a record of 12-1, and Colbert was 26 with a record of 16-1. Both Valenzuela and Colbert were coming off a loss. Valenzuela lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Colbert.
10. José Valenzuela loses to Gary Antuanne Russell via unanimous decision
On March 1, 2025 José Valenzuela defended his WBA super lightweight title against Gary Antuanne Russell. Valenzuela was 25 years old with a record of 14-2, and Russell was 28 with a record of 17-1. Valenzuela was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Russell was coming off a loss. Valenzuela lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Russell.