Best fights of Kal Yafai
Over 11 years as a professional, Kal Yafai has compiled a 27-2 (15) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kal Yafai defeats Luis Concepción
On December 10, 2016 Kal Yafai fought Luis Concepción for the vacant WBA super flyweight title. Yafai was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Concepción was 31 with a record of 35-4. Yafai was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Concepción was on a 3-fight winning streak. Yafai won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Kal Yafai defeats Norbelto Jimenez
On June 29, 2019 Kal Yafai defended his WBA super flyweight title against Norbelto Jimenez. Yafai was 30 years old with a record of 25-0, and Jimenez was 28 with a record of 29-8-4. Yafai was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Jimenez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Yafai won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Kal Yafai defeats Sho Ishida
On October 28, 2017 Kal Yafai defended his WBA super flyweight title against Sho Ishida. Yafai was 28 years old with a record of 22-0, and Ishida was 25 with a record of 24-0. Yafai was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Ishida was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Yafai won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Kal Yafai defeats Israel González
On November 24, 2018 Kal Yafai defended his WBA super flyweight title against Israel González. Yafai was 29 years old with a record of 24-0, and González was 21 with a record of 23-2. Yafai was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and González was on a 2-fight winning streak. Yafai won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Kal Yafai stops David Carmona
On May 26, 2018 Kal Yafai fought David Carmona for the vacant WBA super flyweight title. Yafai was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Carmona was 27 with a record of 21-6-5. Yafai was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Carmona was coming off a win. Yafai stopped David Carmona via retirement in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Kal Yafai loses to Román González via KO
On February 29, 2020 Kal Yafai defended his WBA super flyweight title against Román González. Yafai was 30 years old with a record of 26-0, and González was 32 with a record of 48-2. Yafai was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and González was on a 2-fight winning streak. González stopped Yafai via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
7. Kal Yafai defeats Jason Cunningham
On October 17, 2015 Kal Yafai fought Jason Cunningham for the vacant British super flyweight title. Yafai was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Cunningham was 26 with a record of 17-2. Yafai was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Cunningham was on a 4-fight winning streak. Yafai won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Kal Yafai defeats Suguru Muranaka
On May 13, 2017 Kal Yafai defended his WBA super flyweight title against Suguru Muranaka. Yafai was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Muranaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yafai was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Yafai won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Kal Yafai KOs Dixon Flores
On March 5, 2016 Kal Yafai fought Dixon Flores for the vacant WBA InterContinental super flyweight title. Yafai was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Flores was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yafai was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Yafai stopped Dixon Flores via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
10. Kal Yafai KOs Jozsef Ajtai
On June 25, 2016 Kal Yafai faced Jozsef Ajtai. Yafai was 27 years old with a record of 18-0, and Ajtai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Yafai was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Yafai stopped Jozsef Ajtai via TKO in the 1st round.