Best fights of Justin Juuko
Over 22 years as a professional, Justin Juuko has compiled a 45-12-1 (30) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Justin Juuko defeats Tony Pep
On September 30, 1995 Justin Juuko fought Tony Pep for the vacant Commonwealth Boxing Council super featherweight title. Juuko was 22 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Pep was 31 with a record of 31-5. Juuko was on a 13-fight winning streak and Pep was coming off a win. Juuko won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Justin Juuko loses to Diego Corrales via KO
On June 17, 2000 Justin Juuko fought Diego Corrales for the vacant IBA and IBA super featherweight titles. Juuko was 27 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Corrales was 22 with a record of 31-0. Juuko was coming off a win and Corrales was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Corrales stopped Juuko via KO in the 10th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. Justin Juuko KOs Jackie Gunguluza
On January 26, 1996 Justin Juuko defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council super featherweight title against Jackie Gunguluza. Juuko was 23 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Gunguluza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juuko was on a 14-fight winning streak. Juuko stopped Jackie Gunguluza via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
4. Justin Juuko KOs Antonio Ramirez
On January 21, 2001 Justin Juuko fought Antonio Ramirez for the vacant WBC-NABF super featherweight title. Juuko was 28 years old with a record of 34-4-1, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juuko was coming off a loss. Juuko stopped Antonio Ramirez via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Justin Juuko stops Gary Thornhill
On December 11, 1996 Justin Juuko defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council super featherweight title against Gary Thornhill. Juuko was 23 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Thornhill was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juuko was on a 15-fight winning streak. Juuko stopped Gary Thornhill via retirement in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Justin Juuko loses to Carlos Hernandez via unanimous decision
On November 25, 2001 Justin Juuko faced Carlos Hernandez in a super featherweight bout. Juuko was 28 years old with a record of 36-5-1, and Hernandez was 30 with a record of 34-3-1. Both Juuko and Hernandez were coming off a win. Juuko lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hernandez.
7. Justin Juuko defeats Volodymyr Matkivskyy
On October 9, 1997 Justin Juuko fought Volodymyr Matkivskyy for the vacant WBC International super featherweight title. Juuko was 24 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Matkivskyy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juuko was on a 20-fight winning streak. Juuko won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Justin Juuko defeats John Bronson
On October 3, 1998 Justin Juuko fought John Bronson for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX super featherweight title. Juuko was 25 years old with a record of 32-1-1, and Bronson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juuko was on a 23-fight winning streak. Juuko won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Justin Juuko KOs Martin Ramirez
On February 22, 1997 Justin Juuko faced Martin Ramirez. Juuko was 24 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juuko was on a 16-fight winning streak. Juuko stopped Martin Ramirez via KO in the 1st round.
10. Justin Juuko KOs Rakhim Mingaleyev
On April 8, 1997 Justin Juuko faced Rakhim Mingaleyev. Juuko was 24 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Mingaleyev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juuko was on a 17-fight winning streak. Juuko stopped Rakhim Mingaleyev via TKO in the 2nd round.