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 top 10 best fights.
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. 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. 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. Oleg Maskaev defeats Okello Peter
On December 10, 2006 Oleg Maskaev defended his WBC heavyweight title against Okello Peter. Maskaev was 37 years old with a record of 33-5, and Peter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maskaev was on a 11-fight winning streak. Maskaev won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Oleg Maskaev KOs Shane Sutcliffe
On May 20, 1999 Oleg Maskaev defended his PABA heavyweight title against Shane Sutcliffe. Maskaev was 30 years old with a record of 16-2, and Sutcliffe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maskaev was on a 6-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Shane Sutcliffe via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Oleg Maskaev KOs Jeff Wooden
On February 4, 1999 Oleg Maskaev defended his PABA heavyweight title against Jeff Wooden. Maskaev was 29 years old with a record of 15-2, and Wooden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maskaev was on a 5-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Jeff Wooden via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Oleg Maskaev KOs Toakipa Tasefa
On October 2, 1998 Oleg Maskaev fought Toakipa Tasefa for the vacant PABA heavyweight title. Maskaev was 29 years old with a record of 13-2, and Tasefa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maskaev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Maskaev stopped Toakipa Tasefa via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Oleg Maskaev KOs Derrick Jefferson
On May 20, 2000 Oleg Maskaev faced Derrick Jefferson in a heavyweight bout. Maskaev was 31 years old with a record of 19-2, and Jefferson was 32 with a record of 22-1-1. Maskaev was on a 9-fight winning streak, while Jefferson was coming off a loss. Maskaev stopped Derrick Jefferson via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Oleg Maskaev defeats Sinan Şamil Sam
On November 12, 2005 Oleg Maskaev fought Sinan Şamil Sam for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title. Maskaev was 36 years old with a record of 31-5, and Sam was 0 with a record of 0-0. Maskaev was on a 9-fight winning streak. Maskaev won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. 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.