Best fights of Isaac Chilemba
Over 20 years as a professional, Isaac Chilemba has compiled a 27-11-3 (11) record, including 19 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Isaac Chilemba loses to Sergey Kovalev via unanimous decision
On July 11, 2016 Isaac Chilemba fought Sergey Kovalev for the IBF, WBO, and WBA (Super) light heavyweight titles. Chilemba was 29 years old with a record of 24-3-2, and Kovalev was 33 with a record of 29-0-1. Chilemba was coming off a loss, while Kovalev was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Chilemba lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kovalev.
2. Isaac Chilemba defeats Edison Miranda
On February 3, 2012 Isaac Chilemba faced Edison Miranda in a super middleweight bout. Chilemba was 24 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Miranda was 31 with a record of 35-6. Chilemba was on a 3-fight winning streak and Miranda was coming off a win. Chilemba won via unanimous decision.
3. Isaac Chilemba draws with Fedor Chudinov
On February 20, 2021 Isaac Chilemba faced Fedor Chudinov in a super middleweight bout. Chilemba was 33 years old with a record of 26-7-2, and Chudinov was 33 with a record of 23-2. Chilemba was coming off a win and Chudinov was on a 9-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
4. Isaac Chilemba KOs Mbaruku Kheri
On October 16, 2022 Isaac Chilemba faced Mbaruku Kheri in a super middleweight bout. Chilemba was 35 years old with a record of 26-9-3, and Kheri was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chilemba was on a 2-fight losing streak. Chilemba stopped Mbaruku Kheri via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Isaac Chilemba defeats Vasily Lepikhin
On March 14, 2015 Isaac Chilemba fought Vasily Lepikhin for the vacant WBC-NABF light heavyweight title. Chilemba was 27 years old with a record of 23-2-2, and Lepikhin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chilemba was on a 3-fight winning streak. Chilemba won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Isaac Chilemba draws with Tony Bellew
On March 30, 2013 Isaac Chilemba fought Tony Bellew for the WBC Silver light heavyweight title. Chilemba was 25 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Bellew was 30 with a record of 19-1. Chilemba was on a 5-fight winning streak and Bellew was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
7. Isaac Chilemba KOs Cory Cummings
On August 2, 2014 Isaac Chilemba faced Cory Cummings in a light heavyweight bout. Chilemba was 27 years old with a record of 22-2-2, and Cummings was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chilemba was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chilemba stopped Cory Cummings via TKO in the 7th round.
8. Isaac Chilemba KOs Jameson Bostic
On October 1, 2011 Isaac Chilemba faced Jameson Bostic in a light heavyweight bout. Chilemba was 24 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Bostic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chilemba was on a 2-fight winning streak. Chilemba stopped Jameson Bostic via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Isaac Chilemba loses to Dmitry Bivol via unanimous decision
On August 4, 2018 Isaac Chilemba fought Dmitry Bivol for the WBA light heavyweight title. Chilemba was 31 years old with a record of 25-5-2, and Bivol was 27 with a record of 13-0. Chilemba was coming off a win and Bivol was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Chilemba lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bivol.
10. Isaac Chilemba defeats Blake Caparello
On March 16, 2018 Isaac Chilemba fought Blake Caparello for the vacant WBC International light heavyweight title. Chilemba was 30 years old with a record of 24-5-2, and Caparello was 0 with a record of 0-0. Chilemba was on a 3-fight losing streak. Chilemba won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.