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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. James Dickens KOs Andoni Gago
On April 22, 2022 James Dickens faced Andoni Gago in a featherweight bout. Dickens was 31 years old with a record of 30-4, and Gago was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was coming off a loss. Dickens stopped Andoni Gago via KO in the 5th round.
8. James Dickens KOs Miguel Encarnacion
On November 9, 2018 James Dickens faced Miguel Encarnacion in a super bantamweight bout. Dickens was 27 years old with a record of 24-3, and Encarnacion was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dickens stopped Miguel Encarnacion via TKO in the 1st round.
9. James Dickens KOs Pablo Narvaez
On July 27, 2018 James Dickens faced Pablo Narvaez in a super bantamweight bout. Dickens was 27 years old with a record of 23-3, and Narvaez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was coming off a win. Dickens stopped Pablo Narvaez via KO in the 1st round.
10. James Dickens KOs Giorgi Gachechiladze
On October 25, 2014 James Dickens faced Giorgi Gachechiladze in a super bantamweight bout. Dickens was 23 years old with a record of 17-1, and Gachechiladze was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dickens was coming off a win. Dickens stopped Giorgi Gachechiladze via TKO in the 2nd round.