Best fights of Joshua Franco
Over 11 years as a professional, Joshua Franco has compiled a 18-3-3 (8) record, including eight title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joshua Franco draws with Kazuto Ioka
On December 31, 2022 Joshua Franco, the WBA super flyweight champion, met Kazuto Ioka, the WBO super flyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Franco was 27 years old with a record of 18-1-2, and Ioka was 33 with a record of 29-2. Franco was coming off a win and Ioka was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
2. Joshua Franco loses to Kazuto Ioka in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 24, 2023 Joshua Franco fought Kazuto Ioka for the vacant WBA super flyweight title. It was their second meeting. Franco was 27 years old with a record of 18-1-3, and Ioka was 34 with a record of 29-2-1. Franco lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Ioka.
3. Joshua Franco defeats Andrew Moloney
On June 23, 2020 Joshua Franco fought Andrew Moloney for the WBA (Regular) super flyweight title. Franco was 24 years old with a record of 16-1-2, and Moloney was 29 with a record of 21-0. Franco was coming off a win and Moloney was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Franco won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super flyweight champion.
4. Joshua Franco defeats Andrew Moloney in their 3rd fight
On August 14, 2021 Joshua Franco defended his WBA (Regular) super flyweight title against Andrew Moloney. It was their third meeting. Franco was 25 years old with a record of 17-1-2, and Moloney was 30 with a record of 21-1. Franco won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Joshua Franco defeats Oscar Negrete in their 2nd fight
On April 25, 2019 Joshua Franco fought Oscar Negrete for the vacant WBC-NABF and WBA International bantamweight titles. It was their second meeting. Franco was 23 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Negrete was 31 with a record of 18-1-1. Franco won via split decision. Won the vacant titles.
6. Joshua Franco KOs Marco Antonio Sanchez in 40 seconds
On May 18, 2017 Joshua Franco faced Marco Antonio Sanchez. Franco was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Sanchez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Marco Antonio Sanchez via KO in the 1st round.
7. Joshua Franco KOs Leonardo Reyes
On December 4, 2015 Joshua Franco faced Leonardo Reyes. Franco was 20 years old with a record of 2-0, and Reyes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Leonardo Reyes via KO in the 1st round.
8. Joshua Franco KOs Victor Pasillas
On February 3, 2017 Joshua Franco faced Victor Pasillas. Franco was 21 years old with a record of 8-0, and Pasillas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Victor Pasillas via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Joshua Franco KOs Jorge Perez
On April 1, 2016 Joshua Franco faced Jorge Perez. Franco was 20 years old with a record of 4-0, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Franco stopped Jorge Perez via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Joshua Franco KOs Jose Alejandro Burgos
On January 11, 2020 Joshua Franco faced Jose Alejandro Burgos. Franco was 24 years old with a record of 15-1-2, and Burgos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Franco stopped Jose Alejandro Burgos via TKO in the 9th round.