Oscar Larios

Oscar Larios is a name that will forever be engraved in the world of boxing. His professional boxing career spanned over 15 years, from 1994 to 2009, and he fought a total of 71 times, with an impressive record of 63 wins (39 via knockout), 7 losses, 1 draw, and 0 no-contests. Larios won two world titles at super-bantamweight and successfully defended them nine times. Let's take a closer look at the career of this Mexican boxer and some of his most notable fights.

Larios made his professional debut in January 1994 at the young age of 17, defeating David Garcia via a 1st round knockout. He then went on to win 19 consecutive fights, 14 of them by stoppage, which catapulted him into the spotlight as a rising star in the boxing world. However, his first setback came in April 1997 when he suffered his first loss against Israel Vázquez, who knocked him out in the first round, ending his 20-fight win streak.

Despite the early loss, Larios didn't let it deter him from his pursuit of a world title. He had his first world title fight in January 2001 against Willie Jorrin for the WBC super-bantamweight title but unfortunately lost via a 12 round unanimous decision. It wasn't until October of that same year that Larios would finally become a world champion, defeating Ángel Chacón via a 12 round unanimous decision to take the WBC super-bantamweight title.

One of Larios' most memorable fights was on May 17, 2002, when he fought against Israel Vázquez for the WBC super-bantamweight title. The fight was highly anticipated, with both fighters having a lot to prove. In the 12th round, Larios won the fight via TKO, with the referee stopping the match due to a visibly injured Vázquez. This fight solidified Larios' status as a top-tier super-bantamweight boxer.

On November 1, 2002, Larios defended his title against Willie Jorrin, the same boxer who defeated him at his first world title fight. This time, Larios got his revenge, winning the fight via a 1st round TKO. Larios successfully defended his title seven more times, including wins against Kozo Ishii, Wayne McCullough, and Nedal Hussein.

Despite his dominant performances, Larios suffered three of his seven losses in title fights. His final fight as a professional boxer was on March 12, 2009, where he lost his WBC featherweight title to Takahiro Ao via a 12 round unanimous decision. At this point, Larios had amassed an impressive record of 63-7-1, 39 of those wins coming by way of knockout.

Larios will always be remembered as one of the best super-bantamweight boxers of his era. His grit, determination, and incredible knockout power cemented his mark on the boxing world. Fans of Larios' career can still find his most notable fights and victories, including his two world title wins, available for rewatching.

In conclusion, Oscar Larios' boxing career was nothing short of remarkable. With a record of 63-7-1, 39 knockout wins, and two world titles at super-bantamweight, Larios proved himself to be an excellent fighter who will always be remembered for his impressive performances and electric fights. His career will be cherished and celebrated, not only by his friends and family but also by fans of boxing all over the world.

Oscar Larios Fight Record