Best fights of José Velásquez
Over 13 years as a professional, José Velásquez has compiled a 34-14-3 (24) record, including 20 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. José Velásquez KOs Jonathan Burgos
On August 11, 2018 José Velásquez fought Jonathan Burgos for the vacant WBA Fedebol bantamweight title. Velásquez was 29 years old with a record of 21-6-2, and Burgos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was on a 13-fight winning streak. Velásquez stopped Jonathan Burgos via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
2. José Velásquez KOs Ronald Ramos
On April 9, 2022 José Velásquez faced Ronald Ramos in a super bantamweight bout. Velásquez was 32 years old with a record of 29-7-2, and Ramos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was coming off a loss. Velásquez stopped Ronald Ramos via KO in the 3rd round.
3. José Velásquez KOs Diego Luis Pichardo Liriano
On January 6, 2018 José Velásquez defended his WBA Fedebol bantamweight title against Diego Luis Pichardo Liriano. Velásquez was 28 years old with a record of 16-6-2, and Liriano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Velásquez stopped Diego Luis Pichardo Liriano via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. José Velásquez KOs Juan Pablo Sosa
On June 29, 2018 José Velásquez defended his WBO Latino super bantamweight title against Juan Pablo Sosa. Velásquez was 29 years old with a record of 20-6-2, and Sosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was on a 12-fight winning streak. Velásquez stopped Juan Pablo Sosa via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
5. José Velásquez KOs Sebastian Daniel Rodriguez
On July 8, 2017 José Velásquez fought Sebastian Daniel Rodriguez for the vacant WBA Fedebol bantamweight title. Velásquez was 28 years old with a record of 12-6-2, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Velásquez stopped Sebastian Daniel Rodriguez via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. José Velásquez KOs Mauricio Martinez
On December 17, 2022 José Velásquez faced Mauricio Martinez in a super bantamweight bout. Velásquez was 33 years old with a record of 30-8-2, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was coming off a loss. Velásquez stopped Mauricio Martinez via KO in the 4th round.
7. José Velásquez KOs Ramon Averanga in their 3rd fight
On April 15, 2023 José Velásquez fought Ramon Averanga for the vacant WBO Latino super bantamweight title. It was their third meeting. Velásquez was 33 years old with a record of 31-8-2, and Averanga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was coming off a win. Velásquez stopped Ramon Averanga via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
8. José Velásquez KOs Andy Almendras
On February 8, 2025 José Velásquez faced Andy Almendras in a super bantamweight bout. Velásquez was 35 years old with a record of 32-11-3, and Almendras was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was on a 3-fight losing streak. Velásquez stopped Andy Almendras via TKO in the 4th round.
9. José Velásquez KOs Ramon Averanga
On July 5, 2019 José Velásquez fought Ramon Averanga for the vacant WBO Latino super bantamweight title. Velásquez was 30 years old with a record of 25-6-2, and Averanga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was on a 17-fight winning streak. Velásquez stopped Ramon Averanga via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
10. José Velásquez defeats Ariel Lopez
On May 22, 2021 José Velásquez fought Ariel Lopez for the vacant WBC-NABF bantamweight title. Velásquez was 31 years old with a record of 28-6-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Velásquez was on a 20-fight winning streak. Velásquez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.