Best fights of Daud Yordan
Over 19 years as a professional, Daud Yordan has compiled a 43-4 (31) record, including 19 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Daud Yordan defeats Maxwell Awuku
On June 6, 2015 Daud Yordan defended his WBO Asia Pacific interim lightweight title against Maxwell Awuku. Yordan was 27 years old with a record of 33-3, and Awuku was 32 with a record of 40-2-1. Yordan was on a 3-fight winning streak and Awuku was on a 20-fight winning streak. Yordan won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Daud Yordan loses to Anthony Crolla via unanimous decision
On November 10, 2018 Daud Yordan faced Anthony Crolla in a lightweight bout. Yordan was 31 years old with a record of 38-3, and Crolla was 31 with a record of 33-6-3. Yordan was on a 8-fight winning streak and Crolla was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yordan lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Crolla.
3. Daud Yordan KOs Rachata Khaophimai
On November 19, 2021 Daud Yordan fought Rachata Khaophimai for the vacant WBC-ABCO Silver super lightweight title. Yordan was 34 years old with a record of 40-4, and Khaophimai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yordan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yordan stopped Rachata Khaophimai via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Daud Yordan KOs Frankie Archuleta
On November 30, 2011 Daud Yordan fought Frankie Archuleta for the vacant IBO Asia Pacific featherweight title. Yordan was 24 years old with a record of 27-2, and Archuleta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yordan was coming off a loss. Yordan stopped Frankie Archuleta via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Daud Yordan KOs Campee Phayom
On March 25, 2017 Daud Yordan faced Campee Phayom. Yordan was 29 years old with a record of 36-3, and Phayom was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yordan was on a 6-fight winning streak. Yordan stopped Campee Phayom via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Daud Yordan KOs Pavel Malikov
On April 22, 2018 Daud Yordan fought Pavel Malikov for the vacant WBO InterContinental lightweight title. Yordan was 30 years old with a record of 37-3, and Malikov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yordan was on a 7-fight winning streak. Yordan stopped Pavel Malikov via KO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Daud Yordan KOs Aekkawee Kaewmanee
On August 4, 2019 Daud Yordan fought Aekkawee Kaewmanee for the vacant WBC International Challenge Belt super lightweight title. Yordan was 32 years old with a record of 38-4, and Kaewmanee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yordan was coming off a loss. Yordan stopped Aekkawee Kaewmanee via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Daud Yordan KOs Lorenzo Villanueva
On May 5, 2012 Daud Yordan faced Lorenzo Villanueva. Yordan was 24 years old with a record of 28-2, and Villanueva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yordan was coming off a win. Yordan stopped Lorenzo Villanueva via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Daud Yordan loses to Chris John via unanimous decision
On April 17, 2011 Daud Yordan fought Chris John for the WBA (Super) featherweight title. Yordan was 23 years old with a record of 27-1, and John was 31 with a record of 44-0-2. Yordan was on a 2-fight winning streak and John was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Yordan lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with John.
10. Daud Yordan KOs Michael Mokoena
On November 17, 2019 Daud Yordan fought Michael Mokoena for the vacant IBA (world) and WBO (Oriental) super lightweight titles. Yordan was 32 years old with a record of 39-4, and Mokoena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yordan was coming off a win. Yordan stopped Michael Mokoena via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant titles.