Here is a list of Avila's best fights. For a list of Avila's losses, refer to "John Avila Losses".
On November 10, 1994 John Avila faced off against Angelo Nunez at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 20-1-1 (11), and Nunez was 27 years old and with a record of 11-5-3 (3). Avila won the fight via 10-round unanimous decision.
On January 12, 1994 John Avila faced off against Jeff Mayweather at age 21. He was coming in with a record of 15-1-1 (8), and Mayweather was 29 years old and with a record of 23-3-2 (6). Avila won the fight via 10-round majority decision.