Best fights of Faiga Opelu
Over 7 years as a professional, Faiga Opelu has compiled a 16-5-2 (12) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Faiga Opelu KOs Hemi Ahio
On October 16, 2022 Faiga Opelu faced Hemi Ahio in a heavyweight bout. Opelu was 28 years old with a record of 14-3-1, and Ahio was 32 with a record of 19-0. Opelu was coming off a loss, while Ahio was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Opelu stopped Hemi Ahio via TKO in the 4th round.
2. Faiga Opelu KOs Kris Terzievski
On November 22, 2019 Faiga Opelu fought Kris Terzievski for the vacant Australian heavyweight title. Opelu was 25 years old with a record of 11-1-1, and Terzievski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was on a 4-fight winning streak. Opelu stopped Kris Terzievski via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Faiga Opelu KOs Thomas Peato in 59 seconds
On July 6, 2018 Faiga Opelu faced Thomas Peato. Opelu was 24 years old with a record of 5-0, and Peato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Opelu stopped Thomas Peato via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Faiga Opelu KOs Robert Ferguson
On July 15, 2017 Faiga Opelu faced Robert Ferguson. Opelu was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and Ferguson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Opelu stopped Robert Ferguson via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Faiga Opelu KOs Eddy Ward
On March 3, 2017 Faiga Opelu faced Eddy Ward. Opelu was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Ward was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu stopped Eddy Ward via KO in the 1st round.
6. Faiga Opelu KOs Mostyn Niemann
On November 11, 2023 Faiga Opelu faced Mostyn Niemann. Opelu was 29 years old with a record of 15-4-2, and Niemann was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was coming off a loss. Opelu stopped Mostyn Niemann via KO in the 8th round.
7. Faiga Opelu KOs Patrick Thunder
On February 22, 2019 Faiga Opelu faced Patrick Thunder. Opelu was 25 years old with a record of 6-1, and Thunder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was coming off a loss. Opelu stopped Patrick Thunder via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Faiga Opelu KOs Patrick Thunder in their 2nd fight
On May 10, 2019 Faiga Opelu faced Patrick Thunder. It was their second meeting. Opelu was 25 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Thunder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu stopped Patrick Thunder via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Faiga Opelu KOs Hunter Sam
On December 13, 2019 Faiga Opelu faced Hunter Sam. Opelu was 25 years old with a record of 12-1-1, and Sam was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was on a 5-fight winning streak. Opelu stopped Hunter Sam via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Faiga Opelu KOs Braxton Edmonds
On May 27, 2017 Faiga Opelu faced Braxton Edmonds. Opelu was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Edmonds was 0 with a record of 0-0. Opelu was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Opelu stopped Braxton Edmonds via KO in the 2nd round.