Best fights of Hacine Cherifi
Over 16 years as a professional, Hacine Cherifi has compiled a 36-12-1 (20) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Hacine Cherifi defeats Keith Holmes
On May 2, 1998 Hacine Cherifi fought Keith Holmes for the WBC middleweight title. Cherifi was 30 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Holmes was 29 with a record of 31-1. Cherifi was coming off a loss, while Holmes was on a 24-fight winning streak. Cherifi won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Hacine Cherifi loses to William Joppy via unanimous decision
On September 16, 2000 Hacine Cherifi fought William Joppy for the WBA middleweight title. Cherifi was 32 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Joppy was 30 with a record of 30-1-1. Cherifi was on a 4-fight winning streak and Joppy was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cherifi lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Joppy.
3. Hacine Cherifi KOs Neville Brown
On April 26, 1997 Hacine Cherifi defended his EBU middleweight title against Neville Brown. Cherifi was 29 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cherifi was on a 10-fight winning streak. Cherifi stopped Neville Brown via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Hacine Cherifi KOs Erland Betare in their 2nd fight
On April 5, 1996 Hacine Cherifi defended his French middleweight title against Erland Betare. It was their second meeting. Cherifi was 28 years old with a record of 17-2-1, and Betare was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cherifi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cherifi stopped Erland Betare via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Hacine Cherifi KOs Thierry Trevillot
On April 1, 1995 Hacine Cherifi fought Thierry Trevillot for the vacant French middleweight title. Cherifi was 27 years old with a record of 12-2, and Trevillot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cherifi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cherifi stopped Thierry Trevillot via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Hacine Cherifi KOs Alex Lubo
On April 8, 2000 Hacine Cherifi faced Alex Lubo. Cherifi was 32 years old with a record of 29-4-1, and Lubo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cherifi was on a 3-fight winning streak. Cherifi stopped Alex Lubo via KO in the 1st round.
7. Hacine Cherifi defeats Didier Nkuku Mupeko
On May 20, 2003 Hacine Cherifi defended his French middleweight title against Didier Nkuku Mupeko. Cherifi was 35 years old with a record of 33-7-1, and Mupeko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cherifi was coming off a win. Cherifi won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Hacine Cherifi defeats Christophe Tendil
On October 15, 2002 Hacine Cherifi fought Christophe Tendil for the vacant French middleweight title. Cherifi was 34 years old with a record of 32-7-1, and Tendil was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cherifi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Cherifi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Hacine Cherifi defeats Branko Sobot
On January 25, 1997 Hacine Cherifi defended his EBU middleweight title against Branko Sobot. Cherifi was 29 years old with a record of 22-2-1, and Sobot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cherifi was on a 9-fight winning streak. Cherifi won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Hacine Cherifi loses to Howard Eastman via KO
On July 25, 2003 Hacine Cherifi fought Howard Eastman for the vacant EBU middleweight title. Cherifi was 35 years old with a record of 34-7-1, and Eastman was 32 with a record of 37-1. Cherifi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Eastman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Eastman stopped Cherifi via retirement in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.