Best fights of Oleg Maskaev

Over 21 years as a professional, Oleg Maskaev has compiled a 39-7 (28) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Oleg Maskaev KOs Hasim Rahman in their 2nd fight

   On August 12, 2006 Oleg Maskaev fought Hasim Rahman for the WBC heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Maskaev was 37 years old with a record of 32-5, and Rahman was 33 with a record of 41-5-2. Maskaev was on a 10-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Hasim Rahman via TKO in the 12th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

2. 2. Oleg Maskaev KOs Hasim Rahman

   On November 6, 1999 Oleg Maskaev faced Hasim Rahman in a heavyweight bout. Maskaev was 30 years old with a record of 17-2, and Rahman was 26 with a record of 31-1. Maskaev was on a 7-fight winning streak and Rahman was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Hasim Rahman via KO in the 8th round.

3. 3. Oleg Maskaev KOs Alex Stewart

   On September 27, 1997 Oleg Maskaev faced Alex Stewart in a heavyweight bout. Maskaev was 28 years old with a record of 10-2, and Stewart was 33 with a record of 41-6. Maskaev was coming off a loss, while Stewart was on a 2-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Alex Stewart via TKO in the 7th round.

4. 4. Oleg Maskaev loses to David Tua via KO

   On April 5, 1997 Oleg Maskaev fought David Tua for the WBC International heavyweight title. Maskaev was 28 years old with a record of 10-1, and Tua was 24 with a record of 26-0. Maskaev was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tua was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Tua stopped Maskaev via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.