Best fights of Wilfredo Vázquez Jr.
Over 14 years as a professional, Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. has compiled a 26-7-1 (20) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KOs Cristian Mijares
On June 16, 2018 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. faced Cristian Mijares in a featherweight bout. Jr. was 33 years old with a record of 24-7-1, and Mijares was 36 with a record of 59-8-2. Jr. was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Mijares was on a 10-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Cristian Mijares via TKO in the 3rd round.
2. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. loses to Nonito Donaire via split decision
On February 4, 2012 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. fought Nonito Donaire for the vacant WBO super bantamweight title. Jr. was 27 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Donaire was 29 with a record of 27-1. Jr. was coming off a win and Donaire was on a 26-fight winning streak. Jr. lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Donaire.
3. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KOs Jonathan Oquendo
On October 6, 2012 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. fought Jonathan Oquendo for the vacant WBO International super bantamweight title. Jr. was 28 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Oquendo was 29 with a record of 22-2. Jr. was coming off a loss, while Oquendo was on a 8-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Jonathan Oquendo via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. loses to Jorge Arce via KO
On May 7, 2011 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. defended his WBO super bantamweight title against Jorge Arce. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Arce was 31 with a record of 56-6-2. Jr. was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Arce was coming off a win. Arce stopped Jr. via TKO in the 12th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
5. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KOs Zsolt Bedak
On May 29, 2010 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. defended his WBO super bantamweight title against Zsolt Bedak. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 18-0-1, and Bedak was 26 with a record of 15-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Bedak was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Zsolt Bedak via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
6. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. defeats Jonathan Arrellano
On November 1, 2014 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. fought Jonathan Arrellano for the vacant WBC-USNBC featherweight title. Jr. was 30 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Arrellano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was coming off a loss. Jr. won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KOs Marvin Sonsona
On February 27, 2010 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. fought Marvin Sonsona for the vacant WBO super bantamweight title. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 17-0-1, and Sonsona was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Marvin Sonsona via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KOs Iván Hernández
On October 16, 2010 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. defended his WBO super bantamweight title against Iván Hernández. Jr. was 26 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Hernández was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Iván Hernández via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
9. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. defeats Guillermo Avila
On September 20, 2013 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. fought Guillermo Avila for the vacant WBO International super bantamweight title. Jr. was 29 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Avila was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was coming off a loss. Jr. won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. KOs Cecilio Santos
On July 17, 2009 Wilfredo Vázquez Jr. defended his WBO Latino interim super bantamweight title against Cecilio Santos. Jr. was 25 years old with a record of 15-0-1, and Santos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Jr. was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Cecilio Santos via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.