Best fights of Maxim Vlasov
Over 17 years as a professional, Maxim Vlasov has compiled a 46-5 (26) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Maxim Vlasov KOs Rakhim Chakhkiev
On December 3, 2016 Maxim Vlasov fought Rakhim Chakhkiev for the vacant WBA International cruiserweight title. Vlasov was 30 years old with a record of 36-2, and Chakhkiev was 33 with a record of 26-2. Vlasov was on a 6-fight winning streak and Chakhkiev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vlasov stopped Rakhim Chakhkiev via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Maxim Vlasov defeats Isaac Chilemba in their 2nd fight
On July 20, 2019 Maxim Vlasov fought Isaac Chilemba for the vacant EBP and WBO Global light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Vlasov was 32 years old with a record of 43-3, and Chilemba was 32 with a record of 25-6-2. Vlasov was coming off a win, while Chilemba was coming off a loss. Vlasov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. Maxim Vlasov loses to Joe Smith Jr. via majority decision
On April 10, 2021 Maxim Vlasov fought Joe Smith Jr. for the vacant WBO light heavyweight title. Vlasov was 34 years old with a record of 45-3, and Jr. was 31 with a record of 26-3. Vlasov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vlasov lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Jr..
4. Maxim Vlasov defeats Felix Valera
On December 24, 2021 Maxim Vlasov fought Felix Valera for the vacant EBP light heavyweight title. Vlasov was 35 years old with a record of 45-4, and Valera was 33 with a record of 19-4. Vlasov was coming off a loss, while Valera was coming off a win. Vlasov won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Maxim Vlasov KOs Carlos Ailton Nascimento
On November 14, 2016 Maxim Vlasov fought Carlos Ailton Nascimento for the vacant IBO InterContinental cruiserweight title. Vlasov was 30 years old with a record of 35-2, and Nascimento was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vlasov was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vlasov stopped Carlos Ailton Nascimento via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Maxim Vlasov KOs Vikapita Meroro
On December 21, 2017 Maxim Vlasov faced Vikapita Meroro in a cruiserweight bout. Vlasov was 31 years old with a record of 40-2, and Meroro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vlasov was on a 10-fight winning streak. Vlasov stopped Vikapita Meroro via KO in the 1st round.
7. Maxim Vlasov KOs Tamas Lodi
On March 10, 2017 Maxim Vlasov faced Tamas Lodi in a cruiserweight bout. Vlasov was 30 years old with a record of 37-2, and Lodi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vlasov was on a 7-fight winning streak. Vlasov stopped Tamas Lodi via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Maxim Vlasov KOs Omar Garcia
On May 19, 2019 Maxim Vlasov faced Omar Garcia in a cruiserweight bout. Vlasov was 32 years old with a record of 42-3, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vlasov was coming off a loss. Vlasov stopped Omar Garcia via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Maxim Vlasov KOs Mussa Ajibu
On June 29, 2017 Maxim Vlasov faced Mussa Ajibu in a cruiserweight bout. Vlasov was 30 years old with a record of 38-2, and Ajibu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vlasov was on a 8-fight winning streak. Vlasov stopped Mussa Ajibu via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Maxim Vlasov KOs Denton Daley
On September 7, 2017 Maxim Vlasov fought Denton Daley for the vacant WBA Continental cruiserweight title. Vlasov was 30 years old with a record of 39-2, and Daley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vlasov was on a 9-fight winning streak. Vlasov stopped Denton Daley via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.