Best fights of Jeff Fenech
Over 24 years as a professional, Jeff Fenech has compiled a 29-3-1 (21) record, including 17 title fights across six weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jeff Fenech KOs Samart Payakaroon
On June 8, 1987 Jeff Fenech fought Samart Payakaroon for the WBC super bantamweight title. Fenech was 23 years old with a record of 15-0, and Payakaroon was 24 with a record of 14-0. Fenech was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Payakaroon was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Fenech stopped Samart Payakaroon via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
2. Jeff Fenech defeats Daniel Zaragoza
On April 11, 1986 Jeff Fenech faced Daniel Zaragoza in a bantamweight bout. Fenech was 21 years old with a record of 12-0, and Zaragoza was 28 with a record of 28-3. Fenech was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak, while Zaragoza was coming off a loss. Fenech won via unanimous decision.
3. Jeff Fenech draws with Azumah Nelson
On June 28, 1991 Jeff Fenech fought Azumah Nelson for the WBC super featherweight title. Fenech was 27 years old with a record of 25-0, and Nelson was 32 with a record of 33-2. Fenech was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Nelson was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
4. Jeff Fenech KOs Georgie Navarro
On November 11, 1988 Jeff Fenech defended his WBC featherweight title against Georgie Navarro. Fenech was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Navarro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fenech was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Fenech stopped Georgie Navarro via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Jeff Fenech KOs Tyrone Downes
On August 12, 1988 Jeff Fenech defended his WBC featherweight title against Tyrone Downes. Fenech was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Downes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fenech was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Fenech stopped Tyrone Downes via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Jeff Fenech KOs Greg Richardson
On July 10, 1987 Jeff Fenech defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Greg Richardson. Fenech was 23 years old with a record of 16-0, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fenech was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Fenech stopped Greg Richardson via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Jeff Fenech defeats Mario Martínez
On November 24, 1989 Jeff Fenech faced Mario Martínez in a super featherweight bout. Fenech was 25 years old with a record of 23-0, and Martínez was 24 with a record of 47-5-2. Fenech was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak, while Martínez was coming off a loss. Fenech won via unanimous decision.
8. Jeff Fenech defeats Carlos Zárate
On October 16, 1987 Jeff Fenech defended his WBC super bantamweight title against Carlos Zárate. Fenech was 23 years old with a record of 17-0, and Zárate was 36 with a record of 66-2. Fenech was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Zárate was on a 12-fight winning streak. Fenech won via technical decision. Defended the title.
9. Jeff Fenech KOs Victor Callejas
On March 7, 1988 Jeff Fenech fought Victor Callejas for the vacant WBC featherweight title. Fenech was 23 years old with a record of 19-0, and Callejas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fenech was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Fenech stopped Victor Callejas via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Jeff Fenech KOs Satoshi Shingaki in their 2nd fight
On August 23, 1985 Jeff Fenech defended his IBF bantamweight title against Satoshi Shingaki. It was their second meeting. Fenech was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Shingaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fenech was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Fenech stopped Satoshi Shingaki via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.