José Nápoles Record & Stats
In a career spanning 18 years and four months, José Nápoles fought 88 times with 81 wins and 7 losses. By his last professional fight on December 6, 1976, Nápoles' boxing record stood at 81-7 (54 KO wins, 4 KO losses).
- Born
- Apr 13, 1940
- Died
- Aug 16, 2019 (79 years)
- Debut
- Aug 2, 1958
- Record
- 81-7
- Rounds
- 585
- KOs
- 54 (61.4%)
- Height
- 171 cm
- Reach
- 183 cm
- Ape Index
- 12 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Last Fight
| WBA | WBC | TheRing |
|---|---|---|
| WL w2 d12 | WL w2 d13 | WL w2 d13 |
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José Nápoles (Mantequilla) was a Mexican professional boxer. He was born in Santiago de Cuba, Cuba on April 13, 1940. Nápoles made his professional boxing debut at the age of 18, on August 2, 1958. He was a welterweight world champion. He died on August 16, 2019 at the age of 79 years. Nápoles is a Hall of Famer.
Fight Record
| Total Fights | 88 |
|---|---|
| Wins | 81 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No-Contests | 0 |
| KO Wins | 54 |
|---|---|
| Total Title Wins | 6 |
| Title Defenses | 13 |
| Title-Fight KO Wins | 9 |
| Losses via KO | 4 |
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | Dec 6, 1976 | 36 | John H Stracey | Loss * | TKO6 |
| 87 | Jul 12, 1976 | 36 | Armando Muniz | Win * | UD |
| 86 | Mar 29, 1975 | 34 | Armando Muniz | Win * | TD |
| 85 | Dec 14, 1974 | 34 | Horacio Agustin Saldano | Win * | KO3 |
| 84 | Aug 3, 1974 | 34 | Hedgemon Lewis | Win * | TKO9 |
| 83 | Feb 9, 1974 | 33 | Carlos Monzon | Loss * | RTD6 |
| 82 | Sep 22, 1973 | 33 | Clyde Gray | Win * | UD |
| 81 | Jun 23, 1973 | 33 | Roger Menetrey | Win * | UD |
| 80 | Feb 28, 1973 | 32 | Ernie Lopez | Win * | KO7 |
| 79 | Aug 5, 1972 | 32 | Edmundo Leite | Win | TKO2 |
| 78 | Jun 10, 1972 | 32 | Adolph Pruitt | Win * | TKO2 |
| 77 | Mar 28, 1972 | 31 | Ralph Charles | Win * | KO7 |
| 76 | Dec 14, 1971 | 31 | Hedgemon Lewis | Win * | UD |
| 75 | Oct 16, 1971 | 31 | Esteban Alfredo Osuna | Win | UD |
| 74 | Aug 23, 1971 | 31 | Jean Josselin | Win | KO5 |
| 73 | Jul 31, 1971 | 31 | David Melendez | Win | TKO5 |
| 72 | Jun 4, 1971 | 31 | Billy Backus | Win * | TKO8 |
| 71 | Mar 27, 1971 | 30 | Manuel Gonzalez | Win | KO6 |
| 70 | Dec 3, 1970 | 30 | Billy Backus | Loss * | TKO4 |
| 69 | Oct 5, 1970 | 30 | Pete Toro | Win | TKO9 |
| 68 | Aug 14, 1970 | 30 | Fighting Mack | Win | KO3 |
| 67 | Feb 14, 1970 | 29 | Ernie Lopez | Win * | TKO15 |
| 66 | Oct 17, 1969 | 29 | Emile Griffith | Win * | UD |
| 65 | Jun 29, 1969 | 29 | Curtis Cokes | Win * | RTD10 |
| 64 | Apr 18, 1969 | 29 | Curtis Cokes | Win * | RTD13 |
| 63 | Feb 15, 1969 | 28 | Fate Davis | Win | TKO6 |
| 62 | Dec 22, 1968 | 28 | Lennox Beckles | Win | KO1 |
| 61 | Nov 4, 1968 | 28 | Des Rea | Win | TKO5 |
| 60 | Jul 15, 1968 | 28 | Eddie Pace | Win | UD |
| 59 | Jun 14, 1968 | 28 | Leroy Roberts | Win | TKO1 |
| 58 | Jun 2, 1968 | 28 | Peter Cobblah | Win | PTS |
| 57 | Apr 29, 1968 | 28 | Herbie Lee | Win | TKO6 |
| 56 | Feb 18, 1968 | 27 | Mike Cruz | Win | TKO4 |
| 55 | Sep 11, 1967 | 27 | Charlie Watson | Win | KO6 |
| 54 | Sep 11, 1967 | 27 | Johnny DePeiza | Win | TKO1 |
| 53 | Jul 10, 1967 | 27 | LC Morgan | Win | TKO2 |
| 52 | Jun 4, 1967 | 27 | Johnny Brooks | Win | KO7 |
| 51 | Dec 17, 1966 | 26 | Eugenio Espinoza | Win | TKO6 |
| 50 | Oct 30, 1966 | 26 | Jimmy Fields | Win | TKO10 |
| 49 | Aug 22, 1966 | 26 | LC Morgan | Loss | TKO4 |
| 48 | Jul 27, 1966 | 26 | Humberto Trottman | Win | KO2 |
| 47 | Apr 17, 1966 | 26 | Al Grant | Win | TKO4 |
| 46 | Feb 12, 1966 | 25 | Johnny Santos | Win | KO3 |
| 45 | Dec 11, 1965 | 25 | Aldolph Pruitt | Win | TKO3 |
| 44 | Aug 3, 1965 | 25 | Eddie Perkins | Win | UD |
| 43 | Mar 25, 1965 | 24 | Giordano Campari | Win | TKO2 |
| 42 | Feb 28, 1965 | 24 | LC Morgan | Win | KO3 |
| 41 | Jan 1, 1965 | 24 | Carlos Rios | Win | KO5 |
| 40 | Nov 14, 1964 | 24 | Alfredo Urbino | Win | KO3 |
| 39 | Aug 15, 1964 | 24 | Eduardo Moreno | Win | TKO5 |
| 38 | Jun 22, 1964 | 24 | Carlos Morocho Hernandez | Win | TKO7 |
| 37 | Apr 25, 1964 | 24 | Alfredo Urbina | Win | TKO1 |
| 36 | Mar 1, 1964 | 23 | Taketeru Yoshimoto | Win | KO1 |
| 35 | Nov 30, 1963 | 23 | LC Morgan | Win | KO7 |
| 34 | Nov 16, 1963 | 23 | Tony Perez | Win | TKO3 |
| 33 | Oct 23, 1963 | 23 | Francisco Cancio | Win | KO1 |
| 32 | Aug 19, 1963 | 23 | Pulga Serrano | Win | TKO10 |
| 31 | Jul 13, 1963 | 23 | Baby Vasquez | Win | PTS |
| 30 | May 27, 1963 | 23 | Raul Soriano | Win | KO4 |
| 29 | Apr 27, 1963 | 23 | Alfredo Urbina | Loss | PTS |
| 28 | Mar 30, 1963 | 22 | Baby Vasquez | Win | UD |
| 27 | Feb 9, 1963 | 22 | Baby Gutierrez | Win | TKO7 |
| 26 | Jan 5, 1963 | 22 | Tony Perez | Loss | SD |
| 25 | Nov 10, 1962 | 22 | Tony Perez | Win | PTS |
| 24 | Sep 29, 1962 | 22 | Bobby Cervantes | Win | TKO1 |
| 23 | Aug 25, 1962 | 22 | Kid Anahuac | Win | KO9 |
| 22 | Jul 21, 1962 | 22 | Enrique Camarena | Win | KO2 |
| 21 | Jun 3, 1961 | 21 | Angel Robinson Garcia | Win | PTS |
| 20 | Mar 18, 1961 | 20 | Rolando Chico Morales | Win | UD |
| 19 | Jan 28, 1961 | 20 | Guillermo Valdez | Win | UD |
| 18 | Dec 17, 1960 | 20 | Tony Padron | Win | DQ |
| 17 | Nov 26, 1960 | 20 | Rolando Chico Morales | Win | PTS |
| 16 | Oct 15, 1960 | 20 | Tony Padron | Win | UD |
| 15 | Jul 2, 1960 | 20 | Bunny Grant | Win | PTS |
| 14 | May 21, 1960 | 20 | Angel Robinson Garcia | Win | PTS |
| 13 | Feb 20, 1960 | 19 | Diwaldo Ventosa | Win | UD |
| 12 | Jan 2, 1960 | 19 | Isaac Espinosa | Win | UD |
| 11 | Nov 28, 1959 | 19 | Bobby Cervantes | Win | TKO1 |
| 10 | Nov 14, 1959 | 19 | Augusto Narvalle | Win | UD |
| 9 | Oct 3, 1959 | 19 | Cristobal Gonzalez | Win | UD |
| 8 | Aug 22, 1959 | 19 | Hilton Smith | Loss | UD |
| 7 | Jul 25, 1959 | 19 | Clodoaldo Hernandez | Win | UD |
| 6 | Jul 11, 1959 | 19 | Clodoaldo Hernandez | Win | TKO3 |
| 5 | May 16, 1959 | 19 | Juan Bacallo | Win | TKO4 |
| 4 | Feb 21, 1959 | 18 | Armando Castillo | Win | PTS |
| 3 | Nov 29, 1958 | 18 | Felix Pomares | Win | TKO2 |
| 2 | Oct 11, 1958 | 18 | Euripides Guerra | Win | TKO4 |
| 1 | Aug 2, 1958 | 18 | Julio Rojas | Win | TKO1 |
* World-title fight
World Titles
Nápoles was a welterweight world champion. He held six world titles at the welterweight weight division, all six of which were lineal championship wins.
| Weight Division | World Titles Held |
|---|---|
| Welterweight | WBA 2x, WBC 2x, The Ring 2x |
Statistics
José Nápoles was 171 cm tall (5' 7.32") with a reach of 183 cm (6' 0.05"). He used to fight out of the orthodox stance and presented an ape-index of 12 cm (4.72").
Nápoles had a 61.4% KO rate. Of his total 54 KO wins, 29 were in the early rounds, 17 in the mid rounds, and eight in the later rounds. He had nine first-round KO wins.
Career Summary
José Nápoles' professional boxing career spanned more than 18 years — from 1958 to 1976.
Nápoles made his professional boxing debut against Julio Rojas at the age of 18 on August 2, 1958, defeating Rojas via 1st round TKO. He went on to win 6 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 4 wins via stoppage.
Nápoles had his first world title fight at the age of 29 on April 18, 1969 after 63 professional fights, against Curtis Cokes for the welterweight WBA, WBC, and The Ring titles. He defeated Cokes via 13th round RTD to become the welterweight champion of the world.
He was a two-time undisputed welterweight world champion, and won six world titles at welterweight. For all the details about Nápoles' world title wins and defenses refer to "José Nápoles World Titles".
Some of Nápoles' best fights and notable victories include wins over three Hall-of-Famers (Emile Griffith, Curtis Cokes, and Eddie Perkins), Billy Backus, Adolph Pruitt, Ernie Lopez, Hedgemon Lewis, Horacio Agustin Saldano, and Ralph Charles.
Nápoles had a total of seven losses in his professional boxing career.
His last professional fight was a welterweight title defense bout against John H Stracey at 36 years of age, on December 6, 1976. Nápoles lost the fight via 6th round TKO — and lost his WBC and The Ring titles.
Career Highlights
Nápoles fought a total of 88 times during his professional career, which includes 18 world-title fights at two weight divisions — welterweight and middleweight. He was among the very best of his generation and put on some great performances in his fights. These nine fights are the highlight of his career.
April 18, 1969: Nápoles becomes the undisputed welterweight world champion in his first world-title fight by beating Curtis Cokes via 13th round RTD. He now holds the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight world-champion belts.
June 29, 1969: Nápoles successfully defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Curtis Cokes, winning the fight via 10th round RTD.
October 17, 1969: Nápoles successfully defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Emile Griffith, winning the fight via 15 round unanimous decision.
June 4, 1971: Nápoles becomes the undisputed welterweight world champion by defeating Billy Backus via 8th round TKO. He now holds the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight world-champion belts.
March 28, 1972: Nápoles successfully defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Ralph Charles, winning the fight via 7th round KO.
June 10, 1972: Nápoles successfully defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Adolph Pruitt, winning the fight via 2nd round TKO.
February 28, 1973: Nápoles successfully defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Ernie Lopez, winning the fight via 7th round KO.
August 3, 1974: Nápoles successfully defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Hedgemon Lewis, winning the fight via 9th round TKO.
December 14, 1974: Nápoles successfully defends the WBA, WBC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Horacio Agustin Saldano, winning the fight via 3rd round KO.
José Nápoles Fights
The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Nápoles' boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his last fight against John H Stracey, and all the other wins and losses of his career.
José Nápoles vs. John H Stracey
On December 6, 1976, a 36-year old José Nápoles (81-6, 54 KO) faced John H Stracey in a welterweight title-defense fight. He lost to Stracey via 6th round TKO and lost the WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
José Nápoles vs. Armando Muniz II
On July 12, 1976, in their 2nd fight, a a 36-year old José Nápoles (80-6, 54 KO) faced Armando Muniz in a welterweight title-defense fight. He defeated Muniz via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the WBC and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Armando Muniz
On March 29, 1975, a 34-year old José Nápoles (79-6, 54 KO) faced Armando Muniz in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Muniz via 12th round technical-decision to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Horacio Agustin Saldano
On December 14, 1974, a 34-year old José Nápoles (78-6, 53 KO) faced Horacio Agustin Saldano in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Saldano via 3rd round KO to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Hedgemon Lewis II
On August 3, 1974, in their 2nd fight, a a 34-year old José Nápoles (77-6, 52 KO) faced Hedgemon Lewis in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Lewis via 9th round TKO to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
José Nápoles vs. Carlos Monzon
Fight page: Nápoles vs. MonzonOn February 9, 1974, a 33-year old José Nápoles (77-5, 52 KO) faced Argentinian boxer Carlos Monzon, who was 31 years old with a record of 81-3-9 in an undisputed middleweight championship bout. Monzon was on a 25-fight win streak with 55 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 11 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage over Nápoles. Coming into this fight, Monzón had three losses, but had never been stopped.
Nápoles lost to Monzón via 6th round RTD. His 12-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.
José Nápoles vs. Clyde Gray
On September 22, 1973, a 33-year old José Nápoles (76-5, 52 KO) faced Clyde Gray in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Gray via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Roger Menetrey
On June 23, 1973, a 33-year old José Nápoles (75-5, 52 KO) faced Roger Menetrey in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Menetrey via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Ernie Lopez II
On February 28, 1973, in their 2nd fight, a a 32-year old José Nápoles (74-5, 51 KO) faced Ernie Lopez in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Lopez via 7th round KO to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Edmundo Leite
On August 5, 1972, a 32-year old José Nápoles (73-5, 50 KO) fought Edmundo Leite in his 79th professional fight. He defeated Leite via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Adolph Pruitt
On June 10, 1972, a 32-year old José Nápoles (72-5, 49 KO) faced Adolph Pruitt in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Pruitt via 2nd round TKO to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Ralph Charles
On March 28, 1972, a 31-year old José Nápoles (71-5, 48 KO) faced Ralph Charles in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Charles via 7th round KO to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Hedgemon Lewis
On December 14, 1971, a 31-year old José Nápoles (70-5, 48 KO) faced Hedgemon Lewis in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Lewis via 15th round unanimous decision to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Esteban Alfredo Osuna
On October 16, 1971, a 31-year old José Nápoles (69-5, 48 KO) fought Esteban Alfredo Osuna in his 75th professional fight. He defeated Osuna via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Jean Josselin
On August 23, 1971, a 31-year old José Nápoles (68-5, 47 KO) fought Jean Josselin in his 74th professional fight. He defeated Josselin via 5th round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. David Melendez
On July 31, 1971, a 31-year old José Nápoles (67-5, 46 KO) fought David Melendez in his 73rd professional fight. He defeated Melendez via 5th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Billy Backus II
On June 4, 1971, in their 2nd fight, a a 31-year old José Nápoles (66-5, 45 KO) faced Billy Backus in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Backus via 8th round TKO to win the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Manuel Gonzalez
On March 27, 1971, a 30-year old José Nápoles (65-5, 44 KO) fought Manuel Gonzalez in his 71st professional fight. He defeated Gonzalez via 6th round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
José Nápoles vs. Billy Backus
On December 3, 1970, a 30-year old José Nápoles (65-4, 44 KO) faced Billy Backus in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He lost to Backus via 4th round TKO and lost the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.
José Nápoles vs. Pete Toro
On October 5, 1970, a 30-year old José Nápoles (64-4, 43 KO) fought Pete Toro in his 69th professional fight. He defeated Toro via 9th round TKO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Fighting Mack
On August 14, 1970, a 30-year old José Nápoles (63-4, 42 KO) fought Fighting Mack in his 68th professional fight. He defeated Mack via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Ernie Lopez
On February 14, 1970, a 29-year old José Nápoles (62-4, 41 KO) faced Ernie Lopez in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Lopez via 15th round TKO to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Emile Griffith
Fight page: Nápoles vs. GriffithOn October 17, 1969, a 29-year old José Nápoles (61-4, 41 KO) faced American boxer Emile Griffith, who was 31 years old with a record of 60-10 in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. Griffith was on a four-fight win streak with 19 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height and same reach. Coming into this fight, Griffith had 10 losses, one of which was via stoppage.
Nápoles defeated Griffith via 15 round unanimous decision to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Curtis Cokes II
On June 29, 1969, in their 2nd fight, a a 29-year old José Nápoles (60-4, 40 KO) faced Curtis Cokes in an undisputed welterweight championship bout. He defeated Cokes via 10th round RTD to retain the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Curtis Cokes
On April 18, 1969, in his 64th professional fight, a 29-year old José Nápoles (59-4, 39 KO) had his first world title fight against Curtis Cokes for Cokes' WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight belts. He defeated Cokes via 13th round RTD to win the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Fate Davis
On February 15, 1969, a 28-year old José Nápoles (58-4, 38 KO) fought Fate Davis in his 63rd professional fight. He defeated Davis via 6th round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Lennox Beckles
On December 22, 1968, a 28-year old José Nápoles (57-4, 37 KO) fought Lennox Beckles in his 62nd professional fight. He defeated Beckles via 1st round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Des Rea
On November 4, 1968, a 28-year old José Nápoles (56-4, 36 KO) fought Des Rea in his 61st professional fight. He defeated Rea via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Eddie Pace
On July 15, 1968, a 28-year old José Nápoles (55-4, 36 KO) fought Eddie Pace in his 60th professional fight. He defeated Pace via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Leroy Roberts
On June 14, 1968, a 28-year old José Nápoles (54-4, 35 KO) fought Leroy Roberts in his 59th professional fight. He defeated Roberts via 1st round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Peter Cobblah
On June 2, 1968, a 28-year old José Nápoles (53-4, 35 KO) fought Peter Cobblah in his 58th professional fight. He defeated Cobblah via 10th round PTS. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Herbie Lee
On April 29, 1968, a 28-year old José Nápoles (52-4, 34 KO) fought Herbie Lee in his 57th professional fight. He defeated Lee via 6th round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Mike Cruz
On February 18, 1968, a 27-year old José Nápoles (51-4, 33 KO) fought Mike Cruz in his 56th professional fight. He defeated Cruz via 4th round TKO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Charlie Watson
On September 11, 1967, a 27-year old José Nápoles (50-4, 32 KO) fought Charlie Watson in his 55th professional fight. He defeated Watson via 6th round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Johnny DePeiza
On September 11, 1967, a 27-year old José Nápoles (49-4, 31 KO) fought Johnny DePeiza in his 54th professional fight. He defeated DePeiza via 1st round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. LC Morgan IV
On July 10, 1967, in their 4th fight, a a 27-year old José Nápoles (48-4, 30 KO) fought LC Morgan in his 53rd professional fight. He defeated Morgan via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Johnny Brooks
On June 4, 1967, a 27-year old José Nápoles (47-4, 29 KO) fought Johnny Brooks in his 52nd professional fight. He defeated Brooks via 7th round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Eugenio Espinoza
On December 17, 1966, a 26-year old José Nápoles (46-4, 28 KO) fought Eugenio Espinoza in his 51st professional fight. He defeated Espinoza via 6th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Jimmy Fields
On October 30, 1966, a 26-year old José Nápoles (45-4, 27 KO) fought Jimmy Fields in his 50th professional fight. He defeated Fields via 10th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
José Nápoles vs. LC Morgan III
On August 22, 1966, in their 3rd fight, a a 26-year old José Nápoles (45-3, 27 KO) fought LC Morgan in his 49th professional fight. He lost to Morgan via 4th round TKO.
José Nápoles vs. Humberto Trottman
On July 27, 1966, a 26-year old José Nápoles (44-3, 26 KO) fought Humberto Trottman in his 48th professional fight. He defeated Trottman via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Al Grant
On April 17, 1966, a 26-year old José Nápoles (43-3, 25 KO) fought Al Grant in his 47th professional fight. He defeated Grant via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Johnny Santos
On February 12, 1966, a 25-year old José Nápoles (42-3, 24 KO) fought Johnny Santos in his 46th professional fight. He defeated Santos via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Aldolph Pruitt
On December 11, 1965, a 25-year old José Nápoles (41-3, 23 KO) fought Aldolph Pruitt in his 45th professional fight. He defeated Pruitt via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Eddie Perkins
On August 3, 1965, a 25-year old José Nápoles (40-3, 23 KO) fought Eddie Perkins in his 44th professional fight. He defeated Perkins via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Giordano Campari
On March 25, 1965, a 24-year old José Nápoles (39-3, 22 KO) fought Giordano Campari in his 43rd professional fight. He defeated Campari via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak, with 12 back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. LC Morgan II
On February 28, 1965, in their 2nd fight, a a 24-year old José Nápoles (38-3, 21 KO) fought LC Morgan in his 42nd professional fight. He defeated Morgan via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak, with 11 back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Carlos Rios
On January 1, 1965, a 24-year old José Nápoles (37-3, 20 KO) fought Carlos Rios in his 41st professional fight. He defeated Rios via 5th round KO. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak, with 10 back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Alfredo Urbino
On November 14, 1964, a 24-year old José Nápoles (36-3, 19 KO) fought Alfredo Urbino in his 40th professional fight. He defeated Urbino via 3rd round KO. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak, with nine back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Eduardo Moreno
On August 15, 1964, a 24-year old José Nápoles (35-3, 18 KO) fought Eduardo Moreno in his 39th professional fight. He defeated Moreno via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with eight back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Carlos Morocho Hernandez
On June 22, 1964, a 24-year old José Nápoles (34-3, 17 KO) fought Carlos Morocho Hernandez in his 38th professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 7th round TKO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak, with seven back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Alfredo Urbina II
On April 25, 1964, in their 2nd fight, a a 24-year old José Nápoles (33-3, 16 KO) fought Alfredo Urbina in his 37th professional fight. He defeated Urbina via 1st round TKO. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak, with six back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Taketeru Yoshimoto
On March 1, 1964, a 23-year old José Nápoles (32-3, 15 KO) fought Taketeru Yoshimoto in his 36th professional fight. He defeated Yoshimoto via 1st round KO. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak, with five back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. LC Morgan
On November 30, 1963, a 23-year old José Nápoles (31-3, 14 KO) fought LC Morgan in his 35th professional fight. He defeated Morgan via 7th round KO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with four back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Tony Perez III
On November 16, 1963, in their 3rd fight, a a 23-year old José Nápoles (30-3, 13 KO) fought Tony Perez in his 34th professional fight. He defeated Perez via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Francisco Cancio
On October 23, 1963, a 23-year old José Nápoles (29-3, 12 KO) fought Francisco Cancio in his 33rd professional fight. He defeated Cancio via 1st round KO. He is now on a four-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Pulga Serrano
On August 19, 1963, a 23-year old José Nápoles (28-3, 11 KO) fought Pulga Serrano in his 32nd professional fight. He defeated Serrano via 10th round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Baby Vasquez II
On July 13, 1963, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old José Nápoles (27-3, 11 KO) fought Baby Vasquez in his 31st professional fight. He defeated Vasquez via 10th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Raul Soriano
On May 27, 1963, a 23-year old José Nápoles (26-3, 10 KO) fought Raul Soriano in his 30th professional fight. He defeated Soriano via 4th round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
José Nápoles vs. Alfredo Urbina
On April 27, 1963, a 23-year old José Nápoles (26-2, 10 KO) fought Alfredo Urbina in his 29th professional fight. He lost to Urbina via 10th round PTS.
José Nápoles vs. Baby Vasquez
On March 30, 1963, a 22-year old José Nápoles (25-2, 10 KO) fought Baby Vasquez in his 28th professional fight. He defeated Vasquez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Baby Gutierrez
On February 9, 1963, a 22-year old José Nápoles (24-2, 9 KO) fought Baby Gutierrez in his 27th professional fight. He defeated Gutierrez via 7th round TKO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
José Nápoles vs. Tony Perez II
On January 5, 1963, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old José Nápoles (24-1, 9 KO) fought Tony Perez in his 26th professional fight. He lost to Perez via 10th round split-decision.
José Nápoles vs. Tony Perez
On November 10, 1962, a 22-year old José Nápoles (23-1, 9 KO) fought Tony Perez in his 25th professional fight. He defeated Perez via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Bobby Cervantes II
On September 29, 1962, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old José Nápoles (22-1, 8 KO) fought Bobby Cervantes in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Cervantes via 1st round TKO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Kid Anahuac
On August 25, 1962, a 22-year old José Nápoles (21-1, 7 KO) fought Kid Anahuac in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Anahuac via 9th round KO. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Enrique Camarena
On July 21, 1962, a 22-year old José Nápoles (20-1, 6 KO) fought Enrique Camarena in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Camarena via 2nd round KO. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Angel Robinson Garcia II
On June 3, 1961, in their 2nd fight, a a 21-year old José Nápoles (19-1, 6 KO) fought Angel Robinson Garcia in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 10th round PTS. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Rolando Chico Morales II
On March 18, 1961, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old José Nápoles (18-1, 6 KO) fought Rolando Chico Morales in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Morales via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Guillermo Valdez
On January 28, 1961, a 20-year old José Nápoles (17-1, 6 KO) fought Guillermo Valdez in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Valdez via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Tony Padron II
On December 17, 1960, in their 2nd fight, a a 20-year old José Nápoles (16-1, 6 KO) fought Tony Padron in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Padron via 5th round DQ. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Rolando Chico Morales
On November 26, 1960, a 20-year old José Nápoles (15-1, 6 KO) fought Rolando Chico Morales in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Morales via 10th round PTS. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Tony Padron
On October 15, 1960, a 20-year old José Nápoles (14-1, 6 KO) fought Tony Padron in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Padron via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Bunny Grant
On July 2, 1960, a 20-year old José Nápoles (13-1, 6 KO) fought Bunny Grant in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Grant via 10th round PTS. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Angel Robinson Garcia
On May 21, 1960, a 20-year old José Nápoles (12-1, 6 KO) fought Angel Robinson Garcia in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Garcia via 10th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Diwaldo Ventosa
On February 20, 1960, a 19-year old José Nápoles (11-1, 6 KO) fought Diwaldo Ventosa in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Ventosa via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Isaac Espinosa
On January 2, 1960, a 19-year old José Nápoles (10-1, 6 KO) fought Isaac Espinosa in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Espinosa via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Bobby Cervantes
On November 28, 1959, a 19-year old José Nápoles (9-1, 5 KO) fought Bobby Cervantes in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Cervantes via 1st round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Augusto Narvalle
On November 14, 1959, a 19-year old José Nápoles (8-1, 5 KO) fought Augusto Narvalle in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Narvalle via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Cristobal Gonzalez
On October 3, 1959, a 19-year old José Nápoles (7-1, 5 KO) fought Cristobal Gonzalez in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Gonzalez via 8th round unanimous decision, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
José Nápoles vs. Hilton Smith
On August 22, 1959, a 19-year old José Nápoles (7-0, 5 KO) fought Hilton Smith in his 8th professional fight. He lost to Smith via 8th round unanimous decision.
José Nápoles vs. Clodoaldo Hernandez II
On July 25, 1959, in their 2nd fight, a a 19-year old José Nápoles (6-0, 5 KO) fought Clodoaldo Hernandez in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Clodoaldo Hernandez
On July 11, 1959, a 19-year old José Nápoles (5-0, 4 KO) fought Clodoaldo Hernandez in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Hernandez via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a six-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Juan Bacallo
On May 16, 1959, a 19-year old José Nápoles (4-0, 3 KO) fought Juan Bacallo in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Bacallo via 4th round TKO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Armando Castillo
On February 21, 1959, an 18-year old José Nápoles (3-0, 3 KO) fought Armando Castillo in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Castillo via 4th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
José Nápoles vs. Felix Pomares
On November 29, 1958, an 18-year old José Nápoles (2-0, 2 KO) fought Felix Pomares in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Pomares via 2nd round TKO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with three back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Euripides Guerra
On October 11, 1958, an 18-year old José Nápoles (1-0, 1 KO) fought Euripides Guerra in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Guerra via 4th round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
José Nápoles vs. Julio Rojas
On August 2, 1958, an 18-year old José Nápoles successfully debuted against Julio Rojas. He defeated Rojas via 1st round TKO.
FAQs
How many KOs does José Nápoles have on his record?
Nápoles knocked out 54 of his 88 opponents. By his last fight, his KO ratio was at 61.4%. Of his total 81 wins, 54 of them were via KO (66.7%).