Best fights of Hekkie Budler
Over 16 years as a professional, Hekkie Budler has compiled a 35-5 (11) record, including 24 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Hekkie Budler defeats Ryoichi Taguchi
On May 20, 2018 Hekkie Budler fought Ryoichi Taguchi for the IBF, The Ring, and WBA (Unified) light flyweight titles. Budler was 30 years old with a record of 31-3, and Taguchi was 31 with a record of 27-2-2. Budler was coming off a loss, while Taguchi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Budler won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light flyweight champion.
2. Hekkie Budler defeats Elwin Soto
On June 25, 2022 Hekkie Budler faced Elwin Soto in a light flyweight bout. Budler was 34 years old with a record of 33-4, and Soto was 25 with a record of 19-2. Budler was coming off a win, while Soto was coming off a loss. Budler won via unanimous decision.
3. Hekkie Budler defeats Simphiwe Khonco
On September 19, 2015 Hekkie Budler defended his WBA and IBO strawweight titles against Simphiwe Khonco. Budler was 27 years old with a record of 28-1, and Khonco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budler was on a 11-fight winning streak. Budler won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
4. Hekkie Budler defeats Jesús Silvestre
On February 21, 2015 Hekkie Budler defended his WBA and IBO strawweight titles against Jesús Silvestre. Budler was 26 years old with a record of 27-1, and Silvestre was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budler was on a 10-fight winning streak. Budler won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
5. Hekkie Budler defeats Xiong Chaozhong
On October 25, 2014 Hekkie Budler defended his WBA and IBO strawweight titles against Xiong Chaozhong. Budler was 26 years old with a record of 26-1, and Chaozhong was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budler was on a 9-fight winning streak. Budler won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Hekkie Budler KOs Karluis Diaz
On March 1, 2014 Hekkie Budler defended his IBO strawweight title against Karluis Diaz. Budler was 25 years old with a record of 24-1, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budler was on a 7-fight winning streak. Budler stopped Karluis Diaz via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Hekkie Budler KOs Vicha Phulaikaw
On June 21, 2014 Hekkie Budler defended his WBA and IBO strawweight titles against Vicha Phulaikaw. Budler was 26 years old with a record of 25-1, and Phulaikaw was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budler was on a 8-fight winning streak. Budler stopped Vicha Phulaikaw via KO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
8. Hekkie Budler defeats Jonathan Almacen
On May 22, 2021 Hekkie Budler fought Jonathan Almacen for the vacant WBC Silver light flyweight title. Budler was 33 years old with a record of 32-4, and Almacen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budler was coming off a loss. Budler won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Hekkie Budler loses to Milan Melindo via split decision
On September 16, 2017 Hekkie Budler fought Milan Melindo for the IBF light flyweight title. Budler was 29 years old with a record of 31-2, and Melindo was 29 with a record of 36-2. Budler was on a 2-fight winning streak and Melindo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Budler lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Melindo.
10. Hekkie Budler defeats Renan Trongco
On February 16, 2013 Hekkie Budler defended his IBO strawweight title against Renan Trongco. Budler was 24 years old with a record of 21-1, and Trongco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Budler was on a 4-fight winning streak. Budler won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.