Best fights of Michael Hunter
Over 12 years as a professional, Michael Hunter has compiled a 24-1-2 (17) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Hunter draws with Alexander Povetkin
On December 7, 2019 Michael Hunter faced Alexander Povetkin in a heavyweight bout. Hunter was 31 years old with a record of 18-1, and Povetkin was 40 with a record of 35-2. Hunter was on a 6-fight winning streak and Povetkin was coming off a win. The fight ended in a split decision.
2. Michael Hunter defeats Sergey Kuzmin
On September 13, 2019 Michael Hunter fought Sergey Kuzmin for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Hunter was 31 years old with a record of 17-1, and Kuzmin was 32 with a record of 15-0. Hunter was on a 5-fight winning streak and Kuzmin was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Hunter won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Michael Hunter KOs Mike Wilson
On August 3, 2021 Michael Hunter fought Mike Wilson for the vacant WBA Continental Americas heavyweight title. Hunter was 33 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Wilson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hunter was coming off a win. Hunter stopped Mike Wilson via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Michael Hunter KOs Shawn Laughery
On December 18, 2020 Michael Hunter faced Shawn Laughery in a heavyweight bout. Hunter was 32 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Laughery was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hunter stopped Shawn Laughery via KO in the 4th round.
5. Michael Hunter KOs Miguel Cubos
On September 30, 2023 Michael Hunter faced Miguel Cubos in a heavyweight bout. Hunter was 35 years old with a record of 20-1-2, and Cubos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hunter stopped Miguel Cubos via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Michael Hunter KOs Martin Bakole
On October 13, 2018 Michael Hunter fought Martin Bakole for the vacant IBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Hunter was 30 years old with a record of 14-1, and Bakole was 25 with a record of 11-0. Hunter was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bakole was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Hunter stopped Martin Bakole via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Michael Hunter KOs Christian Larrondo Garcia
On December 8, 2024 Michael Hunter faced Christian Larrondo Garcia in a heavyweight bout. Hunter was 36 years old with a record of 23-1-2, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hunter was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hunter stopped Christian Larrondo Garcia via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Michael Hunter defeats Cassius Chaney
On June 7, 2024 Michael Hunter fought Cassius Chaney for the vacant WBA Gold heavyweight title. Hunter was 35 years old with a record of 22-1-2, and Chaney was 37 with a record of 23-1. Both Hunter and Chaney were on a 2-fight winning streak. Hunter won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Michael Hunter KOs Ignacio Esparza
On March 23, 2024 Michael Hunter faced Ignacio Esparza in a heavyweight bout. Hunter was 35 years old with a record of 21-1-2, and Esparza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hunter was coming off a win. Hunter stopped Ignacio Esparza via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Michael Hunter KOs Phil Williams
On February 27, 2016 Michael Hunter faced Phil Williams. Hunter was 27 years old with a record of 10-0, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hunter was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Hunter stopped Phil Williams via KO in the 1st round.