Best fights of Julio Zárate
Over 18 years as a professional, Julio Zárate has compiled a 31-6-2 (18) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Julio Zárate defeats Hideki Todaka
On March 6, 2004 Julio Zárate fought Hideki Todaka for the WBA interim bantamweight title. Zárate was 28 years old with a record of 20-2-1, and Todaka was 30 with a record of 21-3-1. Zárate was on a 3-fight winning streak and Todaka was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zárate won via split decision. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
2. Julio Zárate KOs Giovanny Urbina
On December 23, 2006 Julio Zárate defended his WBC-NABF super bantamweight title against Giovanny Urbina. Zárate was 31 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Urbina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zárate stopped Giovanny Urbina via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
3. Julio Zárate KOs Julio Cesar Cardona
On May 15, 2001 Julio Zárate fought Julio Cesar Cardona for the vacant WBC Continental Americas bantamweight title. Zárate was 25 years old with a record of 13-2, and Cardona was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was on a 8-fight winning streak. Zárate stopped Julio Cesar Cardona via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Julio Zárate KOs Jose Navarrete
On February 23, 2007 Julio Zárate defended his WBC-NABF super bantamweight title against Jose Navarrete. Zárate was 31 years old with a record of 24-4-1, and Navarrete was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was on a 3-fight winning streak. Zárate stopped Jose Navarrete via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
5. Julio Zárate KOs Juan Carlos Lopez
On January 5, 2001 Julio Zárate defended his WBC-FECARBOX bantamweight title against Juan Carlos Lopez. Zárate was 25 years old with a record of 12-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was on a 7-fight winning streak. Zárate stopped Juan Carlos Lopez via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Julio Zárate KOs Francisco Dianzo
On June 7, 2012 Julio Zárate faced Francisco Dianzo in a super bantamweight bout. Zárate was 36 years old with a record of 28-6-2, and Dianzo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was coming off a loss. Zárate stopped Francisco Dianzo via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Julio Zárate KOs Francisco Mateos
On August 30, 2002 Julio Zárate fought Francisco Mateos for the vacant Mexican bantamweight title. Zárate was 27 years old with a record of 15-2, and Mateos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was on a 10-fight winning streak. Zárate stopped Francisco Mateos via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Julio Zárate KOs Erik López
On October 6, 2000 Julio Zárate fought Erik López for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX bantamweight title. Zárate was 25 years old with a record of 11-2, and López was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was on a 6-fight winning streak. Zárate stopped Erik López via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Julio Zárate KOs Gabriel Lopez
On July 29, 2010 Julio Zárate faced Gabriel Lopez in a super bantamweight bout. Zárate was 34 years old with a record of 27-5-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate stopped Gabriel Lopez via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Julio Zárate KOs Vernie Torres
On November 2, 2007 Julio Zárate faced Vernie Torres in a super bantamweight bout. Zárate was 32 years old with a record of 25-4-1, and Torres was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zárate was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zárate stopped Vernie Torres via TKO in the 4th round.