Best fights of David Kamau
Over 10 years as a professional, David Kamau has compiled a 30-4 (22) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. David Kamau loses to Julio César Chávez via unanimous decision
On September 16, 1995 David Kamau fought Julio César Chávez for the WBC super lightweight title. Kamau was 30 years old with a record of 26-0, and Chávez was 33 with a record of 94-1-1. Kamau was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Chávez was on a 5-fight winning streak. Kamau lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Chávez.
2. David Kamau stops Edgar Ruiz
On July 24, 1999 David Kamau fought Edgar Ruiz for the vacant WBO-NABO welterweight title. Kamau was 33 years old with a record of 28-3, and Ruiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kamau stopped Edgar Ruiz via retirement in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
3. David Kamau KOs Martin Quiroz
On April 11, 1991 David Kamau fought Martin Quiroz for the vacant California State super lightweight title. Kamau was 25 years old with a record of 11-0, and Quiroz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Kamau stopped Martin Quiroz via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. David Kamau KOs Tomas Valdez
On February 24, 1996 David Kamau faced Tomas Valdez. Kamau was 30 years old with a record of 26-1, and Valdez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was coming off a loss. Kamau stopped Tomas Valdez via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. David Kamau loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO
On June 14, 1997 David Kamau fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC welterweight title. Kamau was 31 years old with a record of 28-1, and Hoya was 24 with a record of 24-0. Kamau was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Kamau via KO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
6. David Kamau KOs Jorge Palomares
On November 12, 1994 David Kamau faced Jorge Palomares. Kamau was 29 years old with a record of 24-0, and Palomares was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Kamau stopped Jorge Palomares via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. David Kamau KOs Julio Flores
On July 26, 1993 David Kamau faced Julio Flores. Kamau was 27 years old with a record of 19-0, and Flores was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Kamau stopped Julio Flores via TKO in the 1st round.
8. David Kamau defeats Marco Antonio Lizarraga
On September 25, 1999 David Kamau defended his WBO-NABO welterweight title against Marco Antonio Lizarraga. Kamau was 34 years old with a record of 29-3, and Lizarraga was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was coming off a win. Kamau won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. David Kamau KOs Cesar Valdez
On September 27, 1993 David Kamau faced Cesar Valdez. Kamau was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Valdez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Kamau stopped Cesar Valdez via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. David Kamau KOs Fidel Avendano
On June 14, 1993 David Kamau faced Fidel Avendano. Kamau was 27 years old with a record of 18-0, and Avendano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kamau was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Kamau stopped Fidel Avendano via KO in the 2nd round.