Oscar Larios

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Oscar Larios (born November 1, 1976 in Zapopan) is a professional boxer from Mexico. Nicknamed "Chololo", Larios was dominant in his time at Super Bantamweight. The Oscar de la Hoya promoted fighter began his career at 17, and dropped early losses to Israel Vázquez by KO 1 and Agapito Sanchez by TKO 5 prior to hitting his stride.

In 2001 Larios challenged undefeated WBC Super Bantamweight title holder Willie Jorrin and lost a disputed 12 round decision. Due to Jorrin's lack of activity, Larios fought Vázquez for the interim WBC Super Bantamweight Title, avenging his earlier loss and winning by TKO 12 over Vázquez. Several months later, Larios again took on Jorrin and avenged the earlier defeat by destroying Jorrin by TKO in the 1st.

Larios went on to defend his title 13 times, including a victory over Nedal Hussein and two wins over fan favorite Wayne McCullough. He then took on Vázquez yet again and was dominated, dropping the trilogy capper by KO 3 and thus losing his title. In July 2006 Larios moved up to Super Featherweight to take on Manny Pacquiao, a Philippine boxer highly capable of besting opponents by TKO. Larios fought bravely, but was dominated by the bigger Pacquiao and was dropped twice en route to losing a 12 round decision. In spite of losing, Larios became one the few boxers who ever gone the distance with Pacquiao.