Best fights of Oktay Urkal
Over 10 years as a professional, Oktay Urkal has compiled a 38-4 (12) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Oktay Urkal loses to Miguel Cotto via KO
On March 3, 2007 Oktay Urkal fought Miguel Cotto for the WBA welterweight title. Urkal was 37 years old with a record of 38-3, and Cotto was 26 with a record of 28-0. Urkal was on a 4-fight winning streak and Cotto was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Cotto stopped Urkal via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Oktay Urkal loses to Kostya Tszyu via unanimous decision
On June 23, 2001 Oktay Urkal fought Kostya Tszyu for the WBC and WBA (Super) super lightweight titles. Urkal was 31 years old with a record of 28-0, and Tszyu was 31 with a record of 26-1. Urkal was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak and Tszyu was on a 8-fight winning streak. Urkal lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tszyu.
3. Oktay Urkal defeats Eamonn Magee
On June 14, 2003 Oktay Urkal defended his EBU European super lightweight title against Eamonn Magee. Urkal was 33 years old with a record of 32-1, and Magee was 31 with a record of 24-3. Urkal was on a 4-fight winning streak and Magee was coming off a win. Urkal won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Oktay Urkal KOs Craig Houk
On January 17, 1998 Oktay Urkal fought Craig Houk for the vacant WBC International super lightweight title. Urkal was 28 years old with a record of 12-0, and Houk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urkal was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Urkal stopped Craig Houk via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Oktay Urkal stops Frederic Tripp
On February 13, 1999 Oktay Urkal defended his WBC International super lightweight title against Frederic Tripp. Urkal was 29 years old with a record of 19-0, and Tripp was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urkal was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Urkal stopped Frederic Tripp via retirement in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Oktay Urkal KOs Ferenc Szakallas
On May 6, 2000 Oktay Urkal defended his EBU European super lightweight title against Ferenc Szakallas. Urkal was 30 years old with a record of 25-0, and Szakallas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urkal was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Urkal stopped Ferenc Szakallas via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
7. Oktay Urkal KOs Robert Cristea
On November 25, 2006 Oktay Urkal faced Robert Cristea. Urkal was 36 years old with a record of 37-3, and Cristea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urkal was on a 3-fight winning streak. Urkal stopped Robert Cristea via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Oktay Urkal KOs Michal Durovic
On June 1, 2002 Oktay Urkal faced Michal Durovic. Urkal was 32 years old with a record of 29-1, and Durovic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urkal was coming off a win. Urkal stopped Michal Durovic via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Oktay Urkal KOs Peter Feher
On April 17, 1998 Oktay Urkal faced Peter Feher. Urkal was 28 years old with a record of 14-0, and Feher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urkal was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Urkal stopped Peter Feher via KO in the 1st round.
10. Oktay Urkal defeats Krzysztof Bienias
On November 22, 2003 Oktay Urkal defended his EBU European super lightweight title against Krzysztof Bienias. Urkal was 33 years old with a record of 33-1, and Bienias was 0 with a record of 0-0. Urkal was on a 5-fight winning streak. Urkal won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.