Joshua Franco Record & Stats
Seven years and four months into his professional boxing career, Joshua Franco has fought 23 times with 18 wins, a single loss, and 3 draws. As of June 2023, Franco's boxing record stands at 18-1-3 (8 KO wins, 1 KO loss).
- Born
- Oct 27, 1995
- Age
- 27
- Debut
- Aug 6, 2015
- Record
- 18-1-3
- Rounds
- 150
- KOs
- 8 (36.4%)
- Height
- 165 cm
- Reach
- 170 cm
- Ape Index
- 5 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Last Fight
- Next Fight
| WBA |
|---|
| sFL w1 d3 |
Featured Opponents
Joshua Franco (El Profesor) is an American professional boxer. He was born in San Antonio, Texas, U.S. on October 27, 1995. Franco made his professional boxing debut at the age of 19, on August 6, 2015. He is a super-flyweight world champion. Franco is 27 years old, he will turn 28 in four months and 17 days.
Fight Record
| Total Fights | 23 |
|---|---|
| Wins | 18 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 3 |
| No-Contests | 1 |
| KO Wins | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total Title Wins | 1 |
| Title Defenses | 1 |
| Title-Fight KO Wins | 0 |
| Losses via KO | 1 |
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Jun 24, 2023 | 27 | Kazuto Ioka | NA * | NA |
| 23 | Dec 31, 2022 | 27 | Kazuto Ioka | Draw * | MD |
| 22 | Aug 14, 2021 | 25 | Andrew Moloney | Win * | UD |
| 21 | Nov 14, 2020 | 25 | Andrew Moloney | NC * | NC |
| 20 | Jun 23, 2020 | 24 | Andrew Moloney | Win * | UD |
| 19 | Jan 11, 2020 | 24 | Jose Alejandro Burgos | Win | TKO9 |
| 18 | Aug 10, 2019 | 23 | Oscar Negrete | Draw | SD |
| 17 | Apr 25, 2019 | 23 | Oscar Negrete | Win | SD |
| 16 | Oct 4, 2018 | 22 | Oscar Negrete | Draw | SD |
| 15 | Jun 1, 2018 | 22 | Isao Gonzalo Carranza | Win | KO5 |
| 14 | Mar 24, 2018 | 22 | Lucas Fernandez | Loss | TKO9 |
| 13 | Dec 14, 2017 | 22 | Carlos Maldonado | Win | UD |
| 12 | Jul 14, 2017 | 21 | Pedro Antonio Rodriguez | Win | UD |
| 11 | Jun 17, 2017 | 21 | Oscar Mojica | Win | UD |
| 10 | May 18, 2017 | 21 | Marco Antonio Sanchez | Win | KO1 |
| 9 | Feb 3, 2017 | 21 | Victor Pasillas | Win | KO3 |
| 8 | Nov 18, 2016 | 21 | Felipe Rivas | Win | UD |
| 7 | Sep 17, 2016 | 20 | Bryan Bazan | Win | RTD4 |
| 6 | Jun 11, 2016 | 20 | Sam Rodriguez | Win | UD |
| 5 | Apr 1, 2016 | 20 | Jorge Perez | Win | KO2 |
| 4 | Jan 29, 2016 | 20 | Juan Carlos Benavides | Win | UD |
| 3 | Dec 4, 2015 | 20 | Leonardo Reyes | Win | KO1 |
| 2 | Oct 2, 2015 | 19 | Saul Hernández | Win | TKO3 |
| 1 | Aug 6, 2015 | 19 | Temoatzin Landeros | Win | SD |
* World-title fight
World Titles
Franco is a super-flyweight world champion. He has held one world title at super-flyweight, which was a lineal championship win.
| Weight Division | World Titles Held |
|---|---|
| Super-flyweight | WBA |
Statistics
Joshua Franco is 165 cm tall (5' 4.96") with a reach of 170 cm (5' 6.93"). He fights out of the orthodox stance and presents an ape-index of 5 cm (1.97").
Franco has a 36.4% KO rate.
Career Summary
Joshua Franco made his professional boxing debut against Temoatzin Landeros at the age of 19 on August 6, 2015, defeating Landeros via 4 round split-decision. He went on to win 12 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 6 wins via stoppage.
Franco had his first world title fight at the age of 24 on June 23, 2020 after 19 professional fights, against Andrew Moloney for the super-flyweight WBA (Regular) title. He defeated Moloney via 12 round unanimous decision to become the super-flyweight champion of the world.
Franco has won one world title at super-flyweight. For all the details about Franco's world title wins and defenses refer to "Joshua Franco World Titles".
Some of Franco's best fights and notable victories include wins over Andrew Moloney, Oscar Negrete, Jose Alejandro Burgos, Bryan Bazan, Marco Antonio Sanchez, and Isao Gonzalo Carranza.
Franco has had just a single loss in his professional boxing career so far.
His most recent fight was a super-flyweight title defense bout against Japanese boxer Kazuto Ioka on December 31, 2022 for Ioka's super-flyweight WBO title. The fight ended in a 12 round majority decision draw. It's been 5 months and 10 days since this fight.
Joshua Franco Fights
The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Franco's boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his latest draw against Kazuto Ioka, and all the other wins and the single loss of his career.
Joshua Franco vs. Kazuto Ioka II
Fight page: Franco vs. Ioka IIIn his next fight, Joshua Franco will immediately rematch with 34-year old Japanese boxer Kazuto Ioka (29-2-1, 15 KO) on June 24, 2023 at the Ota City General Gymnasium, Ōta, Tokyo, Japan. He will be defending his super-flyweight WBA title.
Joshua Franco vs. Kazuto Ioka
Fight page: Franco vs. IokaOn December 31, 2022, a 27-year old Joshua Franco (18-1-2, 8 KO) faced Japanese boxer Kazuto Ioka for the first time, who was 33 years old with a record of 29-2 in a super-flyweight title-defense fight. Ioka was on a six-fight win streak with 15 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Franco had a 1 cm reach advantage over Ioka. Coming into this fight, Ioka had two losses, but had never been stopped.
The fight ended in a 12 round majority decision draw and both the boxers retained their titles and added a draw to their respective records. A good performance, nonetheless.
Joshua Franco vs. Andrew Moloney III
Fight page: Franco vs. Moloney IIIOn August 14, 2021, in their 3rd fight, which was an immediate rematch, a 25-year old Joshua Franco (17-1-2, 8 KO) faced Andrew Moloney again, who was now 30 years old with a record of 21-1 in a super-flyweight title-defense fight. Moloney had lost to Franco in their last fight. Both the boxers were of the same height but Franco had a 5 cm reach advantage over Moloney. Coming into this fight, Moloney had a single loss, but had never been stopped.
Franco defeated Moloney via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Andrew Moloney II
Fight page: Franco vs. Moloney IIOn November 14, 2020, in their 2nd fight, which was an immediate rematch, a 25-year old Joshua Franco (17-1-2, 8 KO) faced Andrew Moloney again, who was now 29 years old with a record of 21-1 in a super-flyweight title-defense fight. Moloney had lost to Franco in their last fight. Both the boxers were of the same height but Franco had a 5 cm reach advantage over Moloney. Coming into this fight, Moloney had a single loss, but had never been stopped.
The fight ended in a no-contest. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Andrew Moloney
Fight page: Franco vs. MoloneyOn June 23, 2020, in his 20th professional fight, a 24-year old Joshua Franco (16-1-2, 8 KO) had his first world title fight against an undefeated Australian boxer Andrew Moloney for Moloney's WBA (Regular) super-flyweight belt. Moloney was 29 years old with a record of 21-0. Moloney was on a 21-fight win streak with 14 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height but Franco had a 5 cm reach advantage over Moloney.
Franco defeated Moloney via 12 round unanimous decision to win the WBA (Regular) super-flyweight title. He handed Moloney the first loss of his career, and put an end to Moloney's 21-fight win streak. Franco is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Jose Alejandro Burgos
On January 11, 2020, a 24-year old Joshua Franco (15-1-2, 7 KO) fought Jose Alejandro Burgos in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Burgos via 9th round TKO.
Joshua Franco vs. Oscar Negrete III
On August 10, 2019, in their 3rd fight, a a 23-year old Joshua Franco (15-1-1, 7 KO) fought Oscar Negrete in his 18th professional fight. He had a draw with Negrete via 10th round split-decision.
Joshua Franco vs. Oscar Negrete II
On April 25, 2019, in their 2nd fight, a a 23-year old Joshua Franco (14-1-1, 7 KO) fought Oscar Negrete in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Negrete via 10th round split-decision.
Joshua Franco vs. Oscar Negrete
On October 4, 2018, a 22-year old Joshua Franco (14-1, 7 KO) fought Oscar Negrete in his 16th professional fight. He had a draw with Negrete via 10th round split-decision.
Joshua Franco vs. Isao Gonzalo Carranza
On June 1, 2018, a 22-year old Joshua Franco (13-1, 6 KO) fought Isao Gonzalo Carranza in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Carranza via 5th round KO, making a successful comeback from his last loss..
Joshua Franco vs. Lucas Fernandez
On March 24, 2018, a 22-year old Joshua Franco (13-0, 6 KO) fought Lucas Fernandez in his 14th professional fight. He lost to Fernandez via 9th round TKO.
Joshua Franco vs. Carlos Maldonado
On December 14, 2017, a 22-year old Joshua Franco (12-0, 6 KO) fought Carlos Maldonado in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Maldonado via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Pedro Antonio Rodriguez
On July 14, 2017, a 21-year old Joshua Franco (11-0, 6 KO) fought Pedro Antonio Rodriguez in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Rodriguez via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Oscar Mojica
On June 17, 2017, a 21-year old Joshua Franco (10-0, 6 KO) fought Oscar Mojica in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Mojica via 8th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Marco Antonio Sanchez
On May 18, 2017, a 21-year old Joshua Franco (9-0, 5 KO) fought Marco Antonio Sanchez in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Sanchez via 1st round KO. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Joshua Franco vs. Victor Pasillas
On February 3, 2017, a 21-year old Joshua Franco (8-0, 4 KO) fought Victor Pasillas in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Pasillas via 3rd round KO. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Felipe Rivas
On November 18, 2016, a 21-year old Joshua Franco (7-0, 4 KO) fought Felipe Rivas in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Rivas via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Bryan Bazan
On September 17, 2016, a 20-year old Joshua Franco (6-0, 3 KO) fought Bryan Bazan in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Bazan via 4th round RTD. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Sam Rodriguez
On June 11, 2016, a 20-year old Joshua Franco (5-0, 3 KO) fought Sam Rodriguez in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Rodriguez via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Jorge Perez
On April 1, 2016, a 20-year old Joshua Franco (4-0, 2 KO) fought Jorge Perez in his 5th professional fight. He defeated Perez via 2nd round KO. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Juan Carlos Benavides
On January 29, 2016, a 20-year old Joshua Franco (3-0, 2 KO) fought Juan Carlos Benavides in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Benavides via 6th round unanimous decision. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Leonardo Reyes
On December 4, 2015, a 20-year old Joshua Franco (2-0, 1 KO) fought Leonardo Reyes in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated Reyes via 1st round KO. He is now on a three-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Joshua Franco vs. Saul Hernández
On October 2, 2015, a 19-year old Joshua Franco (1-0) fought Saul Hernández in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Hernández via 3rd round TKO. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Joshua Franco vs. Temoatzin Landeros
On August 6, 2015, a 19-year old Joshua Franco successfully debuted against Temoatzin Landeros. He defeated Landeros via 4th round split-decision.
FAQs
How many KOs does Joshua Franco have on his record?
Franco has knocked out 8 of his 23 opponents so far. His KO ratio currently stands at 36.4%. Of his total 18 wins, eight of them have been via KO (44.4%).