Best fights of Joe Hughes
Over 10 years as a professional, Joe Hughes has compiled a 17-6-1 (7) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Hughes defeats Andrea Scarpa
On November 30, 2018 Joe Hughes fought Andrea Scarpa for the vacant European and European super lightweight titles. Hughes was 28 years old with a record of 16-3-1, and Scarpa was 31 with a record of 23-4. Both Hughes and Scarpa were coming off a win. Hughes won via split decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Joe Hughes draws with Tyrone Nurse
On April 22, 2017 Joe Hughes fought Tyrone Nurse for the British super lightweight title. Hughes was 26 years old with a record of 15-2, and Nurse was 27 with a record of 34-2-1. Hughes was coming off a win and Nurse was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Joe Hughes KOs Tomas Bartunek
On October 24, 2015 Joe Hughes faced Tomas Bartunek in a super lightweight bout. Hughes was 25 years old with a record of 12-1, and Bartunek was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 8-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Tomas Bartunek via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Joe Hughes KOs Gavin Putney
On February 5, 2011 Joe Hughes faced Gavin Putney. Hughes was 20 years old with a record of 1-0, and Putney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a win. Hughes stopped Gavin Putney via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Joe Hughes defeats Andy Keates
On December 17, 2016 Joe Hughes fought Andy Keates for the vacant English super lightweight title. Hughes was 26 years old with a record of 14-2, and Keates was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a loss. Hughes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Joe Hughes KOs Jaba Shalutashvili
On April 18, 2015 Joe Hughes fought Jaba Shalutashvili for the vacant IBO International super lightweight title. Hughes was 24 years old with a record of 10-1, and Shalutashvili was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Jaba Shalutashvili via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Joe Hughes defeats Anthony Upton
On December 5, 2015 Joe Hughes defended his English super lightweight title against Anthony Upton. Hughes was 25 years old with a record of 13-1, and Upton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 9-fight winning streak. Hughes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Joe Hughes defeats Kristian Dochev
On April 5, 2014 Joe Hughes fought Kristian Dochev for the vacant International Masters super lightweight title. Hughes was 23 years old with a record of 8-1, and Dochev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hughes won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Joe Hughes KOs Philip Bowes
On October 11, 2014 Joe Hughes fought Philip Bowes for the vacant Southern Area super lightweight title. Hughes was 24 years old with a record of 9-1, and Bowes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Philip Bowes via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Joe Hughes stops Ruben Rodriguez
On February 9, 2018 Joe Hughes faced Ruben Rodriguez in a super lightweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 15-3-1, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a loss. Hughes stopped Ruben Rodriguez via retirement in the 6th round.