Best fights of Maxi Hughes
Over 16 years as a professional, Maxi Hughes has compiled a 29-10-2 (6) record, including 18 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Maxi Hughes defeats Kid Galahad
On September 24, 2022 Maxi Hughes defended his IBO lightweight title against Kid Galahad. Hughes was 32 years old with a record of 25-5-2, and Galahad was 32 with a record of 28-2. Hughes was on a 6-fight winning streak, while Galahad was coming off a loss. Hughes won via majority decision. Defended the title.
2. Maxi Hughes defeats Jovanni Straffon
On September 4, 2021 Maxi Hughes fought Jovanni Straffon for the IBO lightweight title. Hughes was 31 years old with a record of 23-5-2, and Straffon was 27 with a record of 24-3-1. Hughes was on a 4-fight winning streak and Straffon was on a 10-fight winning streak. Hughes won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
3. Maxi Hughes defeats Gary Cully
On December 14, 2024 Maxi Hughes fought Gary Cully for the vacant WBA Continental lightweight title. Hughes was 34 years old with a record of 27-7-2, and Cully was 28 with a record of 18-1. Hughes was coming off a win and Cully was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hughes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Maxi Hughes defeats Archie Sharp
On May 23, 2025 Maxi Hughes fought Archie Sharp for the vacant WBC Silver lightweight title. Hughes was 35 years old with a record of 28-7-2, and Sharp was 30 with a record of 25-1. Hughes was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Sharp was coming off a loss. Hughes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Maxi Hughes defeats Jono Carroll
On August 12, 2020 Maxi Hughes faced Jono Carroll in a super featherweight bout. Hughes was 30 years old with a record of 20-5-2, and Carroll was 28 with a record of 18-1-1. Hughes was coming off a win and Carroll was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hughes won via unanimous decision.
6. Maxi Hughes defeats Ryan Walsh
On March 26, 2022 Maxi Hughes defended his IBO lightweight title against Ryan Walsh. Hughes was 32 years old with a record of 24-5-2, and Walsh was 35 with a record of 27-3-2. Hughes was on a 5-fight winning streak and Walsh was coming off a win. Hughes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Maxi Hughes loses to George Kambosos Jr. via majority decision
On July 22, 2023 Maxi Hughes defended his IBO lightweight title against George Kambosos Jr.. Hughes was 33 years old with a record of 26-5-2, and Jr. was 30 with a record of 20-2. Hughes was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Jr. was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hughes lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Jr..
8. Maxi Hughes KOs Efstathios Antonas
On September 27, 2024 Maxi Hughes faced Efstathios Antonas in a super lightweight bout. Hughes was 34 years old with a record of 26-7-2, and Antonas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hughes stopped Efstathios Antonas via TKO in the 6th round.
9. Maxi Hughes KOs Paul Hyland Jr.
On March 19, 2021 Maxi Hughes fought Paul Hyland Jr. for the vacant British lightweight title. Hughes was 31 years old with a record of 22-5-2, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hughes stopped Paul Hyland Jr. via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Maxi Hughes KOs Cassius Connor
On November 25, 2017 Maxi Hughes faced Cassius Connor in a super lightweight bout. Hughes was 27 years old with a record of 17-3-2, and Connor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hughes was coming off a win. Hughes stopped Cassius Connor via TKO in the 4th round.