Best fights of Oscar De La Hoya
Over 16 years as a professional, Oscar De La Hoya has compiled a 39-6 (30) record, including 30 title fights across six weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Oscar De La Hoya KOs Julio César Chávez
On June 7, 1996 Oscar De La Hoya fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super lightweight title. Hoya was 23 years old with a record of 21-0, and Chávez was 33 with a record of 96-1-1. Hoya was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Chávez was on a 7-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Julio César Chávez via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Oscar De La Hoya defeats Pernell Whitaker
On April 12, 1997 Oscar De La Hoya fought Pernell Whitaker for the WBC welterweight title. Hoya was 24 years old with a record of 23-0, and Whitaker was 33 with a record of 40-1-1. Hoya was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Whitaker was on a 8-fight winning streak. Hoya won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Oscar De La Hoya stops Julio César Chávez in their 2nd fight
On September 18, 1998 Oscar De La Hoya defended his WBC welterweight title against Julio César Chávez. It was their second meeting. Hoya was 25 years old with a record of 28-0, and Chávez was 36 with a record of 100-2-2. Hoya was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Chávez was coming off a win. Hoya stopped Julio César Chávez via retirement in the 8th round. Defended the title.
4. Oscar De La Hoya KOs Rafael Ruelas
On May 6, 1995 Oscar De La Hoya, the WBO lightweight champion, met Rafael Ruelas, the IBF lightweight champion, in a title unification fight. Hoya was 22 years old with a record of 17-0, and Ruelas was 24 with a record of 43-1. Hoya was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Ruelas was on a 16-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Rafael Ruelas via TKO in the 2nd round. Became the unified lightweight champion.
5. Oscar De La Hoya KOs Oba Carr
On May 22, 1999 Oscar De La Hoya defended his WBC welterweight title against Oba Carr. Hoya was 26 years old with a record of 30-0, and Carr was 27 with a record of 48-2-1. Hoya was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak and Carr was on a 6-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Oba Carr via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
6. Oscar De La Hoya KOs David Kamau
On June 14, 1997 Oscar De La Hoya defended his WBC welterweight title against David Kamau. Hoya was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Kamau was 31 with a record of 28-1. Hoya was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Kamau was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped David Kamau via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Oscar De La Hoya KOs Wilfredo Rivera
On December 6, 1997 Oscar De La Hoya defended his WBC welterweight title against Wilfredo Rivera. Hoya was 24 years old with a record of 26-0, and Rivera was 28 with a record of 27-2-1. Hoya was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Rivera was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Wilfredo Rivera via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Oscar De La Hoya KOs Yori Boy Campas
On May 3, 2003 Oscar De La Hoya defended his WBA (Super), WBC, and The Ring super welterweight titles against Yori Boy Campas. Hoya was 30 years old with a record of 35-2, and Campas was 31 with a record of 52-5. Hoya was on a 3-fight winning streak and Campas was coming off a win. Hoya stopped Yori Boy Campas via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
9. Oscar De La Hoya stops Jesse James Leija
On December 15, 1995 Oscar De La Hoya defended his WBO lightweight title against Jesse James Leija. Hoya was 22 years old with a record of 19-0, and Leija was 29 with a record of 30-1-2. Hoya was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Leija was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Jesse James Leija via retirement in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Oscar De La Hoya KOs Fernando Vargas
On September 14, 2002 Oscar De La Hoya, the WBC super welterweight champion, met Fernando Vargas, the IBA and WBA super welterweight champion, in a title unification fight. Hoya was 29 years old with a record of 34-2, and Vargas was 24 with a record of 22-1. Both Hoya and Vargas were on a 2-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Fernando Vargas via TKO in the 11th round. Became the unified super welterweight champion.