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 top 10 best fights.
1. Rocky Juarez defeats Zahir Raheem
On July 17, 2004 Rocky Juarez defended his WBC Continental Americas featherweight title against Zahir Raheem. Juarez was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Raheem was 27 with a record of 25-0. Juarez was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Raheem was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Juarez won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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 defeats Héctor Velázquez
On November 22, 2003 Rocky Juarez fought Héctor Velázquez for the vacant WBC Continental Americas featherweight title. Juarez was 23 years old with a record of 18-0, and Velázquez was 28 with a record of 37-9-1. Juarez was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Velázquez was on a 4-fight winning streak. Juarez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. 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.
7. Rocky Juarez KOs Jorge Rodrigo Barrios
On September 6, 2008 Rocky Juarez fought Jorge Rodrigo Barrios for the vacant WBO Latino super featherweight title. Juarez was 28 years old with a record of 27-4, and Barrios was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juarez was coming off a loss. Juarez stopped Jorge Rodrigo Barrios via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Rocky Juarez defeats Jose Andres Hernandez
On May 5, 2007 Rocky Juarez fought Jose Andres Hernandez for the vacant WBA Fedelatin featherweight title. Juarez was 27 years old with a record of 26-3, and Hernandez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juarez was coming off a win. Juarez won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. 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.
10. Rocky Juarez KOs Antonio Escalante
On October 27, 2012 Rocky Juarez faced Antonio Escalante. Juarez was 32 years old with a record of 28-10-1, and Escalante was 0 with a record of 0-0. Juarez was on a 6-fight losing streak. Juarez stopped Antonio Escalante via TKO in the 8th round.