Best fights of Eleider Álvarez
Over 11 years as a professional, Eleider Álvarez has compiled a 25-2 (13) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Eleider Álvarez KOs Sergey Kovalev
On August 4, 2018 Eleider Álvarez fought Sergey Kovalev for the IBA and WBO light heavyweight titles. Álvarez was 34 years old with a record of 23-0, and Kovalev was 35 with a record of 32-2-1. Álvarez was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Kovalev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Álvarez stopped Sergey Kovalev via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Eleider Álvarez KOs Lucian Bute
On February 24, 2017 Eleider Álvarez defended his WBC Silver light heavyweight title against Lucian Bute. Álvarez was 32 years old with a record of 21-0, and Bute was 36 with a record of 32-4. Álvarez was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak, while Bute was on a 2-fight losing streak. Álvarez stopped Lucian Bute via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
3. Eleider Álvarez defeats Jean Pascal
On June 3, 2017 Eleider Álvarez defended his WBC Silver light heavyweight title against Jean Pascal. Álvarez was 33 years old with a record of 22-0, and Pascal was 34 with a record of 31-4-1. Álvarez was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Pascal was coming off a win. Álvarez won via majority decision. Defended the title.
4. Eleider Álvarez defeats Isaac Chilemba
On November 28, 2015 Eleider Álvarez defended his WBC Silver light heavyweight title against Isaac Chilemba. Álvarez was 31 years old with a record of 18-0, and Chilemba was 28 with a record of 24-2-2. Álvarez was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Chilemba was on a 4-fight winning streak. Álvarez won via majority decision. Defended the title.