Best fights of Nicholas Walters
Over 17 years as a professional, Nicholas Walters has compiled a 29-2-1 (22) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Nicholas Walters KOs Nonito Donaire
On October 18, 2014 Nicholas Walters fought Nonito Donaire for the WBA (Undisputed) featherweight title. Walters was 28 years old with a record of 24-0, and Donaire was 31 with a record of 33-2. Walters was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Donaire was on a 2-fight winning streak. Walters stopped Nonito Donaire via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Nicholas Walters KOs Alberto Garza
On November 9, 2013 Nicholas Walters defended his WBA (Regular) featherweight title against Alberto Garza. Walters was 27 years old with a record of 22-0, and Garza was 28 with a record of 25-5-1. Walters was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Garza was on a 2-fight winning streak. Walters stopped Alberto Garza via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Nicholas Walters KOs Daulis Prescott
On December 8, 2012 Nicholas Walters fought Daulis Prescott for the vacant WBA (Regular) featherweight title. Walters was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Prescott was 26 with a record of 26-1. Walters was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Prescott was on a 3-fight winning streak. Walters stopped Daulis Prescott via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Nicholas Walters defeats Joseph Adorno
On March 27, 2024 Nicholas Walters faced Joseph Adorno in a lightweight bout. Walters was 38 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Adorno was 24 with a record of 18-3-2. Walters was on a 2-fight winning streak and Adorno was coming off a win. Walters won via unanimous decision.
5. Nicholas Walters defeats Miguel Marriaga
On June 13, 2015 Nicholas Walters fought Miguel Marriaga for the vacant WBA (Super) featherweight title. Walters was 29 years old with a record of 25-0, and Marriaga was 28 with a record of 20-0. Walters was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Marriaga was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Walters won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Nicholas Walters KOs Vic Darchinyan
On May 31, 2014 Nicholas Walters defended his WBA (Regular) featherweight title against Vic Darchinyan. Walters was 28 years old with a record of 23-0, and Darchinyan was 38 with a record of 39-6-1. Walters was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak, while Darchinyan was coming off a loss. Walters stopped Vic Darchinyan via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Nicholas Walters loses to Vasyl Lomachenko via KO
On November 26, 2016 Nicholas Walters fought Vasyl Lomachenko for the WBO super featherweight title. Walters was 30 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Lomachenko was 28 with a record of 6-1. Lomachenko was on a 5-fight winning streak. Lomachenko stopped Walters via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
8. Nicholas Walters KOs Reynaldo Esquivia
On November 22, 2023 Nicholas Walters faced Reynaldo Esquivia. Walters was 37 years old with a record of 27-1-1, and Esquivia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walters was coming off a win. Walters stopped Reynaldo Esquivia via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Nicholas Walters KOs Argel Salinas
On June 16, 2011 Nicholas Walters defended his WBA Fedelatin featherweight title against Argel Salinas. Walters was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Salinas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walters was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Walters stopped Argel Salinas via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Nicholas Walters KOs Irving Berry
On October 22, 2011 Nicholas Walters defended his WBA Fedelatin featherweight title against Irving Berry. Walters was 25 years old with a record of 18-0, and Berry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Walters was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Walters stopped Irving Berry via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.