Best fights of Juan Urango
Over 10 years as a professional, Juan Urango has compiled a 24-3-1 (19) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Juan Urango loses to Ricky Hatton via unanimous decision
On January 20, 2007 Juan Urango, the IBF super lightweight champion, met Ricky Hatton, the The Ring super lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Urango was 26 years old with a record of 17-0-1, and Hatton was 28 with a record of 41-0. Urango was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Hatton was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak. Urango lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Hatton.
2. Juan Urango KOs Randall Bailey
On August 28, 2009 Juan Urango fought Randall Bailey for the vacant IBF super lightweight title. Urango was 28 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Bailey was 34 with a record of 39-6. Urango was coming off a loss, while Bailey was on a 4-fight winning streak. Urango stopped Randall Bailey via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Juan Urango KOs Ubaldo Hernandez
On December 16, 2004 Juan Urango fought Ubaldo Hernandez for the vacant WBC Latino super lightweight title. Urango was 24 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango stopped Ubaldo Hernandez via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Juan Urango KOs Cristian Chavez
On April 26, 2012 Juan Urango faced Cristian Chavez. Urango was 31 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Chavez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango was coming off a loss. Urango stopped Cristian Chavez via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Juan Urango defeats Herman Ngoudjo
On January 30, 2009 Juan Urango fought Herman Ngoudjo for the vacant IBF super lightweight title. Urango was 28 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Ngoudjo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango was on a 3-fight winning streak. Urango won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Juan Urango KOs Francisco Campos
On April 22, 2005 Juan Urango defended his WBC Latino super lightweight title against Francisco Campos. Urango was 24 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Campos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango was coming off a win. Urango stopped Francisco Campos via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Juan Urango defeats Naoufel Ben Rabah
On June 30, 2006 Juan Urango fought Naoufel Ben Rabah for the vacant IBF super lightweight title. Urango was 25 years old with a record of 16-0-1, and Rabah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Urango won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Juan Urango KOs Andre Eason
On August 26, 2005 Juan Urango defended his WBC Latino super lightweight title against Andre Eason. Urango was 24 years old with a record of 15-0-1, and Eason was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Urango stopped Andre Eason via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
9. Juan Urango KOs Oney Valdez
On September 14, 2012 Juan Urango faced Oney Valdez. Urango was 31 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and Valdez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango was coming off a win. Urango stopped Oney Valdez via KO in the 5th round.
10. Juan Urango KOs Carlos Wilfredo Vilches
On April 23, 2008 Juan Urango faced Carlos Wilfredo Vilches. Urango was 27 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Vilches was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urango was on a 2-fight winning streak. Urango stopped Carlos Wilfredo Vilches via KO in the 4th round.