Best fights of Paul Hodkinson
Over 8 years as a professional, Paul Hodkinson has compiled a 22-3-1 (21) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Hodkinson KOs Steve Cruz
On April 25, 1992 Paul Hodkinson defended his WBC featherweight title against Steve Cruz. Hodkinson was 26 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Cruz was 28 with a record of 35-6. Hodkinson was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Cruz was coming off a loss. Hodkinson stopped Steve Cruz via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. Paul Hodkinson KOs Ricardo Cepeda
On February 3, 1993 Paul Hodkinson defended his WBC featherweight title against Ricardo Cepeda. Hodkinson was 27 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Cepeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Ricardo Cepeda via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Paul Hodkinson KOs Fabrice Benichou
On September 12, 1992 Paul Hodkinson defended his WBC featherweight title against Fabrice Benichou. Hodkinson was 26 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Benichou was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Fabrice Benichou via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
4. Paul Hodkinson defeats Marcos Villasana in their 2nd fight
On November 13, 1991 Paul Hodkinson fought Marcos Villasana for the vacant WBC featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Hodkinson was 26 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Villasana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was coming off a win. Hodkinson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Paul Hodkinson KOs Raymond Armand
On April 12, 1989 Paul Hodkinson fought Raymond Armand for the vacant EBU European featherweight title. Hodkinson was 23 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Armand was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Raymond Armand via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Paul Hodkinson KOs Kevin Taylor
On December 14, 1988 Paul Hodkinson defended his BBBofC British featherweight title against Kevin Taylor. Hodkinson was 23 years old with a record of 11-0-1, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Kevin Taylor via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
7. Paul Hodkinson KOs Guy Bellehigue
On October 31, 1990 Paul Hodkinson defended his EBU European featherweight title against Guy Bellehigue. Hodkinson was 25 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Bellehigue was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was coming off a loss. Hodkinson stopped Guy Bellehigue via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Paul Hodkinson KOs Farid Benredjeb
On December 13, 1989 Paul Hodkinson defended his EBU European featherweight title against Farid Benredjeb. Hodkinson was 24 years old with a record of 15-0-1, and Benredjeb was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Farid Benredjeb via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
9. Paul Hodkinson KOs Peter Harris in their 2nd fight
On September 6, 1989 Paul Hodkinson defended his EBU European and BBBofC British featherweight titles against Peter Harris. It was their second meeting. Hodkinson was 23 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Harris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Peter Harris via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
10. Paul Hodkinson KOs Peter Harris
On May 18, 1988 Paul Hodkinson fought Peter Harris for the vacant BBBofC British featherweight title. Hodkinson was 22 years old with a record of 10-0-1, and Harris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hodkinson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Hodkinson stopped Peter Harris via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.