Best fights of Gary Sykes
Over 10 years as a professional, Gary Sykes has compiled a 28-5 (6) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Gary Sykes KOs Jon Kays in their 2nd fight
On May 24, 2014 Gary Sykes fought Jon Kays for the vacant British super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Sykes was 30 years old with a record of 26-3, and Kays was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Jon Kays via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Gary Sykes defeats Tommy Coyle
On October 6, 2012 Gary Sykes faced Tommy Coyle in a super featherweight bout. Sykes was 28 years old with a record of 20-2, and Coyle was 23 with a record of 13-0. Sykes was coming off a win and Coyle was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Sykes won via unanimous decision.
3. Gary Sykes defeats Jon Kays
On April 27, 2013 Gary Sykes defended his English super featherweight title against Jon Kays. Sykes was 29 years old with a record of 23-3, and Kays was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a win. Sykes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Gary Sykes defeats Kevin Hooper
On March 15, 2013 Gary Sykes fought Kevin Hooper for the vacant English super featherweight title. Sykes was 29 years old with a record of 22-3, and Hooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a loss. Sykes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Gary Sykes KOs Valentin Stoychev
On July 23, 2011 Gary Sykes faced Valentin Stoychev in a super featherweight bout. Sykes was 27 years old with a record of 18-1, and Stoychev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a win. Sykes stopped Valentin Stoychev via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Gary Sykes defeats Kevin O'Hara
On May 28, 2010 Gary Sykes defended his British super featherweight title against Kevin O'Hara. Sykes was 26 years old with a record of 15-0, and O'Hara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Sykes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Gary Sykes defeats Andy Morris Jr.
On March 5, 2010 Gary Sykes fought Andy Morris Jr. for the vacant British super featherweight title. Sykes was 26 years old with a record of 14-0, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Sykes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Gary Sykes defeats Carl Johanneson
On March 5, 2011 Gary Sykes defended his British super featherweight title against Carl Johanneson. Sykes was 27 years old with a record of 17-1, and Johanneson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a loss. Sykes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Gary Sykes KOs Deniss Sirjatovs
On July 13, 2007 Gary Sykes faced Deniss Sirjatovs. Sykes was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Sirjatovs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Deniss Sirjatovs via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Gary Sykes KOs Dai Davis
On April 13, 2006 Gary Sykes faced Dai Davis. Sykes was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a win. Sykes stopped Dai Davis via KO in the 3rd round.