Best fights of Luan Krasniqi
Over 11 years as a professional, Luan Krasniqi has compiled a 30-4-1 (14) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Luan Krasniqi KOs Lance Whitaker
On May 28, 2005 Luan Krasniqi faced Lance Whitaker in a heavyweight bout. Krasniqi was 34 years old with a record of 27-1-1, and Whitaker was 32 with a record of 30-2-1. Whitaker was on a 5-fight winning streak. Krasniqi stopped Lance Whitaker via KO in the 6th round.
2. Luan Krasniqi draws with Timo Hoffmann
On December 4, 2004 Luan Krasniqi faced Timo Hoffmann in a heavyweight bout. Krasniqi was 33 years old with a record of 27-1, and Hoffmann was 30 with a record of 32-3. Krasniqi was on a 7-fight winning streak and Hoffmann was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
3. Luan Krasniqi defeats Brian Minto
On March 17, 2007 Luan Krasniqi fought Brian Minto for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Krasniqi was 35 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Minto was 32 with a record of 27-1. Krasniqi was coming off a win and Minto was on a 9-fight winning streak. Krasniqi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Luan Krasniqi loses to Lamon Brewster via KO
On September 28, 2005 Luan Krasniqi fought Lamon Brewster for the WBO heavyweight title. Krasniqi was 34 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Brewster was 32 with a record of 32-2. Krasniqi was coming off a win and Brewster was on a 8-fight winning streak. Brewster stopped Krasniqi via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
5. Luan Krasniqi KOs Przemysław Saleta in their 2nd fight
On April 26, 2003 Luan Krasniqi faced Przemysław Saleta in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Krasniqi was 31 years old with a record of 22-1, and Saleta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Krasniqi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Krasniqi stopped Przemysław Saleta via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Luan Krasniqi KOs Thomas Williams
On November 23, 2002 Luan Krasniqi faced Thomas Williams in a heavyweight bout. Krasniqi was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Krasniqi was coming off a loss. Krasniqi stopped Thomas Williams via KO in the 1st round.
7. Luan Krasniqi KOs Paul Phillips
On April 7, 2001 Luan Krasniqi faced Paul Phillips. Krasniqi was 29 years old with a record of 16-0, and Phillips was 0 with a record of 0-0. Krasniqi was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Krasniqi stopped Paul Phillips via KO in the 1st round.
8. Luan Krasniqi KOs Stefan Trendafilov
On February 14, 1998 Luan Krasniqi faced Stefan Trendafilov. Krasniqi was 26 years old with a record of 4-0, and Trendafilov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Krasniqi was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Krasniqi stopped Stefan Trendafilov via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Luan Krasniqi KOs Rene Monse in their 2nd fight
On July 31, 2004 Luan Krasniqi faced Rene Monse in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Krasniqi was 33 years old with a record of 26-1, and Monse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Krasniqi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Krasniqi stopped Rene Monse via TKO in the 7th round.
10. Luan Krasniqi KOs Yuriy Yelistratov
On September 29, 2001 Luan Krasniqi faced Yuriy Yelistratov in a heavyweight bout. Krasniqi was 30 years old with a record of 18-0, and Yelistratov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Krasniqi was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Krasniqi stopped Yuriy Yelistratov via TKO in the 3rd round.