Best fights of Badou Jack
Over 17 years as a professional, Badou Jack has compiled a 29-4-3 (17) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Badou Jack KOs Nathan Cleverly
On August 26, 2017 Badou Jack fought Nathan Cleverly for the WBA (Regular) light heavyweight title. Jack was 33 years old with a record of 21-1-2, and Cleverly was 30 with a record of 30-3. Cleverly was coming off a win. Jack stopped Nathan Cleverly via TKO in the 5th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Badou Jack draws with Adonis Stevenson
On May 19, 2018 Badou Jack fought Adonis Stevenson for the WBC light heavyweight title. Jack was 34 years old with a record of 22-1-2, and Stevenson was 40 with a record of 29-1. Jack was coming off a win and Stevenson was on a 16-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
3. Badou Jack defeats Lucian Bute
On April 30, 2016 Badou Jack defended his WBC super middleweight title against Lucian Bute. Jack was 32 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Bute was 36 with a record of 32-3. Jack was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Bute was coming off a loss. Jack won via disqualification. Defended the title.
4. Badou Jack KOs Ilunga Makabu
On February 26, 2023 Badou Jack fought Ilunga Makabu for the WBC cruiserweight title. Jack was 39 years old with a record of 27-3-3, and Makabu was 35 with a record of 29-2. Jack was on a 5-fight winning streak and Makabu was on a 10-fight winning streak. Jack stopped Ilunga Makabu via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new cruiserweight champion.
5. Badou Jack draws with James DeGale
On January 14, 2017 Badou Jack, the WBC super middleweight champion, met James DeGale, the IBF super middleweight champion, in a title unification fight. Jack was 33 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and DeGale was 30 with a record of 23-1. Jack was on a 5-fight winning streak and DeGale was on a 13-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
6. Badou Jack defeats Noel Gevor
On May 3, 2025 Badou Jack defended his WBC cruiserweight title against Noel Gevor. Jack was 41 years old with a record of 28-3-3, and Gevor was 34 with a record of 27-2. Jack was on a 6-fight winning streak and Gevor was on a 4-fight winning streak. Jack won via majority decision. Defended the title.
7. Badou Jack defeats Anthony Dirrell
On April 24, 2015 Badou Jack fought Anthony Dirrell for the WBC super middleweight title. Jack was 31 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Dirrell was 30 with a record of 27-0-1. Jack was on a 2-fight winning streak and Dirrell was coming off a win. Jack won via majority decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.