Best fights of Magomed Kurbanov
Over 9 years as a professional, Magomed Kurbanov has compiled a 26-1 (14) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Magomed Kurbanov defeats Liam Smith
On May 7, 2021 Magomed Kurbanov fought Liam Smith for the vacant WBO International super welterweight title. Kurbanov was 25 years old with a record of 21-0, and Smith was 32 with a record of 29-2-1. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Smith was on a 3-fight winning streak. Kurbanov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Magomed Kurbanov defeats Patrick Teixeira
On July 9, 2022 Magomed Kurbanov faced Patrick Teixeira in a super welterweight bout. Kurbanov was 26 years old with a record of 22-0, and Teixeira was 31 with a record of 31-3. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak, while Teixeira was on a 2-fight losing streak. Kurbanov won via unanimous decision.
3. Magomed Kurbanov defeats Johan Gonzalez
On December 11, 2022 Magomed Kurbanov faced Johan Gonzalez in a super welterweight bout. Kurbanov was 27 years old with a record of 23-0, and Gonzalez was 31 with a record of 31-1. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Gonzalez was on a 9-fight winning streak. Kurbanov won via unanimous decision.
4. Magomed Kurbanov defeats Diego Chaves
On November 2, 2019 Magomed Kurbanov fought Diego Chaves for the vacant WBO International super welterweight title. Kurbanov was 24 years old with a record of 17-0, and Chaves was 33 with a record of 27-4-1. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Chaves was coming off a win. Kurbanov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Magomed Kurbanov KOs Aslanbek Kozaev
On November 30, 2024 Magomed Kurbanov faced Aslanbek Kozaev in a middleweight bout. Kurbanov was 29 years old with a record of 25-1, and Kozaev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kurbanov was coming off a loss. Kurbanov stopped Aslanbek Kozaev via TKO in the 6th round.
6. Magomed Kurbanov KOs Ilya Ochkin
On August 22, 2020 Magomed Kurbanov faced Ilya Ochkin. Kurbanov was 25 years old with a record of 19-0, and Ochkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Kurbanov stopped Ilya Ochkin via KO in the 1st round.
7. Magomed Kurbanov KOs Dmitry Mikhaylenko
On November 7, 2020 Magomed Kurbanov faced Dmitry Mikhaylenko. Kurbanov was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Mikhaylenko was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Kurbanov stopped Dmitry Mikhaylenko via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Magomed Kurbanov KOs Szabolcs Szabo
On December 17, 2016 Magomed Kurbanov fought Szabolcs Szabo for the vacant WBO Youth super welterweight title. Kurbanov was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Szabo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Kurbanov stopped Szabolcs Szabo via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Magomed Kurbanov KOs Davi Eliasquevici
On July 11, 2016 Magomed Kurbanov defended his WBC-ABCO Silver super welterweight title against Davi Eliasquevici. Kurbanov was 20 years old with a record of 7-0, and Eliasquevici was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Kurbanov stopped Davi Eliasquevici via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
10. Magomed Kurbanov KOs Akinori Watanabe
On December 15, 2017 Magomed Kurbanov defended his WBO International super welterweight title against Akinori Watanabe. Kurbanov was 22 years old with a record of 12-0, and Watanabe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Kurbanov was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Kurbanov stopped Akinori Watanabe via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.