Best fights of Liam Walsh
Over 12 years as a professional, Liam Walsh has compiled a 23-1 (15) record, including twelve title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Liam Walsh defeats Gary Sykes
On November 29, 2014 Liam Walsh, the Commonwealth super featherweight champion, met Gary Sykes, the British super featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Walsh was 28 years old with a record of 16-0, and Sykes was 30 with a record of 27-3. Walsh was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Sykes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Walsh won via unanimous decision. Became the unified super featherweight champion.
2. Liam Walsh defeats Maxi Hughes
On November 9, 2019 Liam Walsh fought Maxi Hughes for the vacant WBO European lightweight title. Walsh was 33 years old with a record of 22-1, and Hughes was 29 with a record of 19-4-2. Both Walsh and Hughes were coming off a win. Walsh won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Liam Walsh defeats Maxwell Awuku
On October 23, 2010 Liam Walsh fought Maxwell Awuku for the vacant Commonwealth super featherweight title. Walsh was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Awuku was 27 with a record of 20-1-1. Walsh was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Awuku was on a 17-fight winning streak. Walsh won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Liam Walsh defeats Scott Harrison
On April 20, 2013 Liam Walsh defended his WBO European lightweight title against Scott Harrison. Walsh was 26 years old with a record of 13-0, and Harrison was 35 with a record of 27-2-2. Walsh was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Harrison was on a 4-fight winning streak. Walsh won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Liam Walsh KOs Isaias Santos Sampaio
On July 11, 2015 Liam Walsh fought Isaias Santos Sampaio for the vacant WBO InterContinental lightweight title. Walsh was 29 years old with a record of 18-0, and Sampaio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walsh was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Walsh stopped Isaias Santos Sampaio via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Liam Walsh KOs Joe Murray in their 2nd fight
On February 28, 2015 Liam Walsh defended his British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles against Joe Murray. It was their second meeting. Walsh was 28 years old with a record of 17-0, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walsh was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Walsh stopped Joe Murray via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
7. Liam Walsh KOs Troy James
On April 30, 2016 Liam Walsh defended his British and Commonwealth super featherweight titles against Troy James. Walsh was 29 years old with a record of 19-0, and James was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walsh was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Walsh stopped Troy James via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
8. Liam Walsh KOs Reynaldo Cajina
On May 11, 2019 Liam Walsh faced Reynaldo Cajina in a super featherweight bout. Walsh was 32 years old with a record of 21-1, and Cajina was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walsh was coming off a loss. Walsh stopped Reynaldo Cajina via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Liam Walsh KOs Kevin Hooper
On July 26, 2014 Liam Walsh faced Kevin Hooper in a super featherweight bout. Walsh was 28 years old with a record of 15-0, and Hooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walsh was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Walsh stopped Kevin Hooper via KO in the 4th round.
10. Liam Walsh KOs Domenico Urbano
On July 14, 2012 Liam Walsh fought Domenico Urbano for the vacant WBO European lightweight title. Walsh was 26 years old with a record of 12-0, and Urbano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walsh was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Walsh stopped Domenico Urbano via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.