Best fights of Juan Laporte
Over 22 years as a professional, Juan Laporte has compiled a 40-16-1 (22) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Juan Laporte defeats Ruben Castillo
On February 20, 1983 Juan Laporte defended his WBC featherweight title against Ruben Castillo. Laporte was 23 years old with a record of 22-3, and Castillo was 25 with a record of 54-3-2. Both Laporte and Castillo were on a 3-fight winning streak. Laporte won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Juan Laporte KOs Rick Lockridge
On August 22, 1981 Juan Laporte fought Rick Lockridge for the USA New Jersey State featherweight title. Laporte was 21 years old with a record of 17-2, and Lockridge was 22 with a record of 20-1. Laporte was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lockridge was on a 4-fight winning streak. Laporte stopped Rick Lockridge via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Juan Laporte loses to Salvador Sánchez via unanimous decision
On December 13, 1980 Juan Laporte fought Salvador Sánchez for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal featherweight titles. Laporte was 21 years old with a record of 15-1, and Sánchez was 21 with a record of 37-1-1. Laporte was on a 11-fight winning streak and Sánchez was on a 17-fight winning streak. Laporte lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Sánchez.
4. Juan Laporte stops Mario Miranda
On September 15, 1982 Juan Laporte fought Mario Miranda for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Laporte was 22 years old with a record of 21-3, and Miranda was 23 with a record of 19-0. Laporte was on a 2-fight winning streak and Miranda was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Laporte stopped Mario Miranda via retirement in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Juan Laporte loses to Eusebio Pedroza via unanimous decision
On January 24, 1982 Juan Laporte fought Eusebio Pedroza for the WBA featherweight title. Laporte was 22 years old with a record of 19-2, and Pedroza was 25 with a record of 32-3. Laporte was on a 4-fight winning streak and Pedroza was on a 18-fight winning streak. Laporte lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pedroza.
6. Juan Laporte loses to Julio César Chávez via unanimous decision
On December 12, 1986 Juan Laporte fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super featherweight title. Laporte was 27 years old with a record of 27-6, and Chávez was 24 with a record of 53-0. Laporte was on a 2-fight winning streak and Chávez was on an undefeated 53-fight winning streak. Laporte lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chávez.
7. Juan Laporte loses to Azumah Nelson via unanimous decision
On October 13, 1990 Juan Laporte fought Azumah Nelson for the WBC super featherweight title. Laporte was 30 years old with a record of 36-9-1, and Nelson was 32 with a record of 31-2. Nelson was coming off a loss. Laporte lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nelson.
8. Juan Laporte loses to Wilfredo Gómez via unanimous decision
On March 31, 1984 Juan Laporte fought Wilfredo Gómez for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Laporte was 24 years old with a record of 24-4, and Gómez was 27 with a record of 40-1-1. Laporte was coming off a loss, while Gómez was on a 8-fight winning streak. Laporte lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Gómez.
9. Juan Laporte defeats Johnny De La Rosa
On June 25, 1983 Juan Laporte defended his WBC featherweight title against Johnny De La Rosa. Laporte was 23 years old with a record of 23-3, and Rosa was 20 with a record of 21-0. Laporte was on a 4-fight winning streak and Rosa was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Laporte won via split decision. Defended the title.
10. Juan Laporte KOs Alejandro Garcia
On July 11, 1988 Juan Laporte faced Alejandro Garcia. Laporte was 28 years old with a record of 31-8, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Laporte was on a 2-fight winning streak. Laporte stopped Alejandro Garcia via KO in the 1st round.