Best fights of Oscar Larios
Over 15 years as a professional, Oscar Larios has compiled a 63-7-1 (39) record, including 32 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Oscar Larios KOs Israel Vázquez in their 2nd fight
On May 17, 2002 Oscar Larios fought Israel Vázquez for the vacant WBC interim super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Larios was 25 years old with a record of 43-3-1, and Vázquez was 24 with a record of 32-2. Larios was on a 4-fight winning streak and Vázquez was on a 12-fight winning streak. Larios stopped Israel Vázquez via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Oscar Larios defeats Wayne McCullough
On February 10, 2005 Oscar Larios defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Wayne McCullough. Larios was 28 years old with a record of 54-3-1, and McCullough was 34 with a record of 27-4. Larios was on a 15-fight winning streak and McCullough was coming off a win. Larios won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Oscar Larios loses to Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision
On July 2, 2006 Oscar Larios fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBC International super featherweight title. Larios was 29 years old with a record of 56-4-1, and Pacquiao was 27 with a record of 41-3-2. Larios was coming off a loss, while Pacquiao was on a 2-fight winning streak. Larios lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.
4. Oscar Larios stops Wayne McCullough in their 2nd fight
On July 16, 2005 Oscar Larios defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Wayne McCullough. It was their second meeting. Larios was 28 years old with a record of 55-3-1, and McCullough was 35 with a record of 27-5. Larios was on a 16-fight winning streak, while McCullough was coming off a loss. Larios stopped Wayne McCullough via retirement in the 10th round. Defended the title.
5. Oscar Larios KOs Willie Jorrín in their 2nd fight
On November 1, 2002 Oscar Larios fought Willie Jorrín for the vacant WBC super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. Larios was 26 years old with a record of 45-3-1, and Jorrín was 0 with a record of 0-0. Larios was on a 6-fight winning streak. Larios stopped Willie Jorrín via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Oscar Larios KOs Kozo Ishii
On September 7, 2003 Oscar Larios defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Kozo Ishii. Larios was 26 years old with a record of 48-3-1, and Ishii was 0 with a record of 0-0. Larios was on a 9-fight winning streak. Larios stopped Kozo Ishii via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Oscar Larios KOs Napapol Sor Rungvisai
On November 22, 2003 Oscar Larios defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Napapol Sor Rungvisai. Larios was 27 years old with a record of 49-3-1, and Rungvisai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Larios was on a 10-fight winning streak. Larios stopped Napapol Sor Rungvisai via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
8. Oscar Larios KOs Feider Viloria
On May 31, 2008 Oscar Larios fought Feider Viloria for the vacant WBC interim featherweight title. Larios was 31 years old with a record of 60-6-1, and Viloria was 0 with a record of 0-0. Larios was coming off a win. Larios stopped Feider Viloria via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Oscar Larios defeats Takahiro Ao
On October 16, 2008 Oscar Larios defended his WBC featherweight title against Takahiro Ao. Larios was 31 years old with a record of 62-6-1, and Ao was 24 with a record of 16-0-1. Larios was on a 3-fight winning streak. Larios won via split decision. Defended the title.
10. Oscar Larios KOs Marlon Aguilar
On August 2, 2008 Oscar Larios defended his WBC interim featherweight title against Marlon Aguilar. Larios was 31 years old with a record of 61-6-1, and Aguilar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Larios was on a 2-fight winning streak. Larios stopped Marlon Aguilar via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.