Best fights of Dakota Linger
Over 12 years as a professional, Dakota Linger has compiled a 17-8-3 (13) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dakota Linger KOs Josué Vargas
On June 11, 2022 Dakota Linger faced Josué Vargas in a super lightweight bout. Linger was 27 years old with a record of 12-5-3, and Vargas was 24 with a record of 20-2. Vargas was coming off a win. Linger stopped Josué Vargas via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Dakota Linger KOs Kurt Scoby
On April 19, 2024 Dakota Linger faced Kurt Scoby. Linger was 29 years old with a record of 13-6-3, and Scoby was 28 with a record of 13-0. Linger was coming off a loss, while Scoby was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Linger stopped Kurt Scoby via TKO in the 6th round.
3. Dakota Linger KOs Rodolfo Puentes
On March 1, 2025 Dakota Linger faced Rodolfo Puentes. Linger was 30 years old with a record of 15-6-3, and Puentes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Linger stopped Rodolfo Puentes via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Dakota Linger KOs Yeifer Valencia
On January 18, 2025 Dakota Linger faced Yeifer Valencia. Linger was 30 years old with a record of 14-6-3, and Valencia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger was coming off a win. Linger stopped Yeifer Valencia via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Dakota Linger KOs Steve Whitehair
On December 19, 2015 Dakota Linger faced Steve Whitehair. Linger was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Whitehair was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Linger stopped Steve Whitehair via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Dakota Linger KOs DeWayne Wisdom
On January 26, 2019 Dakota Linger faced DeWayne Wisdom. Linger was 24 years old with a record of 10-1-2, and Wisdom was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger was coming off a loss. Linger stopped DeWayne Wisdom via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Dakota Linger KOs Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez
On October 4, 2025 Dakota Linger faced Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez in a welterweight bout. Linger was 30 years old with a record of 16-7-3, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger was coming off a loss. Linger stopped Juan de la Cruz Rodriguez via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Dakota Linger KOs Charles Dunford
On March 13, 2015 Dakota Linger faced Charles Dunford. Linger was 20 years old with a record of 0-0, and Dunford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger stopped Charles Dunford via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Dakota Linger KOs Darnell Pettis
On January 27, 2018 Dakota Linger faced Darnell Pettis. Linger was 23 years old with a record of 7-0-2, and Pettis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger stopped Darnell Pettis via KO in the 4th round.
10. Dakota Linger stops Darrell Jones
On August 6, 2016 Dakota Linger faced Darrell Jones. Linger was 21 years old with a record of 5-0-1, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Linger was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Linger stopped Darrell Jones via retirement in the 1st round.