Best fights of Rocky Juarez
Over 14 years as a professional, Rocky Juarez has compiled a 30-11-1 (21) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Rocky Juarez draws with Chris John
On February 28, 2009 Rocky Juarez fought Chris John for the WBA featherweight title. Juarez was 28 years old with a record of 28-4, and John was 29 with a record of 42-0-1. Juarez was coming off a win and John was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
2. Rocky Juarez loses to Marco Antonio Barrera via split decision
On May 20, 2006 Rocky Juarez fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBC super featherweight title. Juarez was 26 years old with a record of 25-1, and Barrera was 32 with a record of 61-4. Juarez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Barrera was on a 4-fight winning streak. Juarez lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Barrera.
3. Rocky Juarez defeats René Alvarado
On May 26, 2014 Rocky Juarez fought René Alvarado for the WBC Silver featherweight title. Juarez was 34 years old with a record of 29-10-1, and Alvarado was 25 with a record of 20-2. Juarez was coming off a win and Alvarado was on a 3-fight winning streak. Juarez won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
4. Rocky Juarez loses to Marco Antonio Barrera in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On September 16, 2006 Rocky Juarez fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBC super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Juarez was 26 years old with a record of 25-2, and Barrera was 32 with a record of 62-4. Juarez was coming off a loss, while Barrera was on a 5-fight winning streak. Juarez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Barrera.
5. Rocky Juarez loses to Juan Manuel Márquez via unanimous decision
On November 3, 2007 Rocky Juarez fought Juan Manuel Márquez for the WBC super featherweight title. Juarez was 27 years old with a record of 27-3, and Márquez was 34 with a record of 47-3-1. Juarez was on a 2-fight winning streak and Márquez was on a 3-fight winning streak. Juarez lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Márquez.
