Best fights of James Dickens
Over 15 years as a professional, James Dickens has compiled a 36-6 (15) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Dickens KOs Albert Batyrgaziev
On July 2, 2025 James Dickens fought Albert Batyrgaziev for the IBA and WBA interim super featherweight titles. Dickens was 34 years old with a record of 35-5, and Batyrgaziev was 27 with a record of 12-0. Dickens was on a 3-fight winning streak and Batyrgaziev was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Dickens stopped Albert Batyrgaziev via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. James Dickens defeats Leigh Wood
On February 21, 2020 James Dickens fought Leigh Wood for the WBO European featherweight title. Dickens was 28 years old with a record of 28-3, and Wood was 31 with a record of 23-1. Dickens was on a 6-fight winning streak and Wood was on a 12-fight winning streak. Dickens won via majority decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. James Dickens defeats Ryan Walsh
On December 2, 2020 James Dickens defended his WBO European featherweight title against Ryan Walsh. Dickens was 29 years old with a record of 29-3, and Walsh was 34 with a record of 26-2-2. Dickens was on a 7-fight winning streak and Walsh was on a 4-fight winning streak. Dickens won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. James Dickens defeats Zelfa Barrett
On February 15, 2025 James Dickens faced Zelfa Barrett in a featherweight bout. Dickens was 33 years old with a record of 34-5, and Barrett was 31 with a record of 31-2. Dickens was on a 2-fight winning streak and Barrett was on a 3-fight winning streak. Dickens won via unanimous decision.
5. James Dickens defeats Lerato Dlamini
On October 15, 2022 James Dickens fought Lerato Dlamini for the vacant IBO featherweight title. Dickens was 31 years old with a record of 31-4, and Dlamini was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was coming off a win. Dickens won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. James Dickens loses to Anthony Cacace via unanimous decision
On March 14, 2026 James Dickens defended his WBA super featherweight title against Anthony Cacace. Dickens was 34 years old with a record of 36-5, and Cacace was 37 with a record of 24-1. Dickens was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cacace was on a 9-fight winning streak. Dickens lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Cacace.
7. James Dickens defeats Carlos Ramos
On October 4, 2019 James Dickens defended his IBF European featherweight title against Carlos Ramos. Dickens was 28 years old with a record of 27-3, and Ramos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was on a 5-fight winning streak. Dickens won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. James Dickens defeats Nathaniel May
On July 12, 2019 James Dickens fought Nathaniel May for the vacant IBF European featherweight title. Dickens was 28 years old with a record of 26-3, and May was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was on a 4-fight winning streak. Dickens won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. James Dickens defeats Josh Wale
On March 6, 2015 James Dickens fought Josh Wale for the vacant British super bantamweight title. Dickens was 23 years old with a record of 18-1, and Wale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dickens won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. James Dickens defeats Jon Fernandes
On March 30, 2013 James Dickens fought Jon Fernandes for the vacant English super bantamweight title. Dickens was 21 years old with a record of 13-0, and Fernandes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Dickens won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.