Best fights of Franco Wanyama
Over 10 years as a professional, Franco Wanyama compiled a 20-7-2 (7) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Franco Wanyama defeats Jimmy Thunder
On July 16, 1995 Franco Wanyama faced Jimmy Thunder in a cruiserweight bout. Wanyama was 27 years old with a record of 15-3-2, and Thunder was 29 with a record of 26-5. Thunder was on a 9-fight winning streak. Wanyama won via split decision.
2. Franco Wanyama KOs Tony Booth in their 2nd fight
On January 28, 1994 Franco Wanyama fought Tony Booth for the vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Wanyama was 25 years old with a record of 14-3-1, and Booth was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 7-fight winning streak. Wanyama stopped Tony Booth via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Franco Wanyama defeats John Held in their 2nd fight
On January 29, 1993 Franco Wanyama fought John Held for the vacant BeNeLux cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Wanyama was 24 years old with a record of 10-3-1, and Held was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 3-fight winning streak. Wanyama won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Franco Wanyama KOs Vladimir Dyukarev
On October 2, 1992 Franco Wanyama faced Vladimir Dyukarev in a heavyweight bout. Wanyama was 24 years old with a record of 7-3-1, and Dyukarev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was coming off a loss. Wanyama stopped Vladimir Dyukarev via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Franco Wanyama KOs Csaba Olah
On June 16, 2000 Franco Wanyama faced Csaba Olah in a cruiserweight bout. Wanyama was 32 years old with a record of 19-7-2, and Olah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 3-fight winning streak. Wanyama stopped Csaba Olah via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Franco Wanyama KOs Faustino Gonzalez
On November 1, 1992 Franco Wanyama faced Faustino Gonzalez in a heavyweight bout. Wanyama was 24 years old with a record of 8-3-1, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was coming off a win. Wanyama stopped Faustino Gonzalez via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Franco Wanyama KOs Mohamed Zaoui
On April 7, 1990 Franco Wanyama faced Mohamed Zaoui. Wanyama was 22 years old with a record of 2-1-1, and Zaoui was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was coming off a loss. Wanyama stopped Mohamed Zaoui via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Franco Wanyama KOs Ian Bulloch
On May 12, 1990 Franco Wanyama faced Ian Bulloch. Wanyama was 22 years old with a record of 4-1-1, and Bulloch was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wanyama stopped Ian Bulloch via TKO in the 5th round.
9. Franco Wanyama KOs Abner Blackstock
On January 12, 1990 Franco Wanyama faced Abner Blackstock. Wanyama was 21 years old with a record of 0-0-1, and Blackstock was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama stopped Abner Blackstock via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Franco Wanyama defeats Geert Blieck
On April 5, 1999 Franco Wanyama faced Geert Blieck in a cruiserweight bout. Wanyama was 31 years old with a record of 17-7-2, and Blieck was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wanyama was coming off a win. Wanyama won via majority decision.