Best fights of Gary Sykes
Over 10 years as a professional, Gary Sykes has compiled a 28-5 (6) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. Gary Sykes defeats Anthony Crolla
On May 29, 2009 Gary Sykes faced Anthony Crolla. Sykes was 25 years old with a record of 11-0, and Crolla was 22 with a record of 13-1. Sykes was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Crolla was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sykes won via points decision.
3. 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.
4. Gary Sykes KOs Jon Kays in their 2nd fight
On May 24, 2014 Gary Sykes faced Jon Kays in a super featherweight bout. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Gary Sykes KOs Jason Nesbitt
On December 21, 2008 Gary Sykes faced Jason Nesbitt. Sykes was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Nesbitt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Jason Nesbitt via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Gary Sykes KOs Dwayne Hill
On October 19, 2007 Gary Sykes faced Dwayne Hill. Sykes was 23 years old with a record of 5-0, and Hill was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Dwayne Hill via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Gary Sykes defeats Anthony Crolla in their 2nd fight
On October 6, 2012 Gary Sykes faced Anthony Crolla in a super featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Sykes was 28 years old with a record of 21-2, and Crolla was 25 with a record of 24-3. Sykes was on a 2-fight winning streak and Crolla was coming off a win. Sykes won via split decision.
10. Gary Sykes loses to Terry Flanagan via split decision
On October 6, 2012 Gary Sykes faced Terry Flanagan in a super featherweight bout. Sykes was 28 years old with a record of 22-2, and Flanagan was 23 with a record of 17-0. Sykes was on a 3-fight winning streak and Flanagan was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Sykes lost via split decision. Went the distance with Flanagan.