Best fights of Beibut Shumenov
Over 11 years as a professional, Beibut Shumenov has compiled a 18-2 (12) record, including 15 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Beibut Shumenov defeats Enrique Ornelas
On June 2, 2012 Beibut Shumenov defended his WBA and IBA light heavyweight titles against Enrique Ornelas. Shumenov was 28 years old with a record of 12-1, and Ornelas was 31 with a record of 33-7. Shumenov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ornelas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shumenov won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
2. Beibut Shumenov defeats Gabriel Campillo in their 2nd fight
On January 29, 2010 Beibut Shumenov, the IBA light heavyweight champion, met Gabriel Campillo, the WBA light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Shumenov was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Campillo was 31 with a record of 19-2. Shumenov was coming off a loss, while Campillo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Shumenov won via split decision. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.
3. Beibut Shumenov KOs Junior Anthony Wright
On May 21, 2016 Beibut Shumenov fought Junior Anthony Wright for the vacant WBA (Regular) cruiserweight title. Shumenov was 32 years old with a record of 16-2, and Wright was 29 with a record of 15-1-1. Both Shumenov and Wright were on a 2-fight winning streak. Shumenov stopped Junior Anthony Wright via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Beibut Shumenov defeats BJ Flores
On July 25, 2015 Beibut Shumenov fought BJ Flores for the vacant WBA interim cruiserweight title. Shumenov was 31 years old with a record of 15-2, and Flores was 36 with a record of 31-1-1. Shumenov was coming off a win and Flores was on a 7-fight winning streak. Shumenov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.