Best fights of Rances Barthelemy
Over 15 years as a professional, Rances Barthelemy has compiled a 30-3-1 (15) record, including nine title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rances Barthelemy defeats Argenis Mendez in their 2nd fight
On July 10, 2014 Rances Barthelemy fought Argenis Mendez for the IBF super featherweight title. It was their second meeting. Barthelemy was 28 years old with a record of 19-0, and Mendez was 28 with a record of 21-2-1. Barthelemy won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super featherweight champion.
2. Rances Barthelemy defeats Antonio DeMarco
On June 20, 2015 Rances Barthelemy faced Antonio DeMarco in a lightweight bout. Barthelemy was 28 years old with a record of 22-0, and DeMarco was 29 with a record of 31-4-1. Barthelemy was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak, while DeMarco was coming off a loss. Barthelemy won via unanimous decision.
3. Rances Barthelemy loses to José Ramírez via unanimous decision
On April 27, 2024 Rances Barthelemy faced José Ramírez in a super lightweight bout. Barthelemy was 37 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Ramírez was 31 with a record of 28-1. Barthelemy was coming off a win and Ramírez was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barthelemy lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ramírez.
4. Rances Barthelemy defeats Mickey Bey
On June 3, 2016 Rances Barthelemy defended his IBF lightweight title against Mickey Bey. Barthelemy was 29 years old with a record of 24-0, and Bey was 32 with a record of 22-1-1. Barthelemy was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak and Bey was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barthelemy won via split decision. Defended the title.
5. Rances Barthelemy draws with Robert Easter Jr.
On April 27, 2019 Rances Barthelemy fought Robert Easter Jr. for the vacant WBA (Regular) and IBO lightweight titles. Barthelemy was 32 years old with a record of 27-1, and Jr. was 28 with a record of 21-1. Barthelemy was coming off a win, while Jr. was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.
6. Rances Barthelemy KOs Robert Frankel
On December 22, 2018 Rances Barthelemy faced Robert Frankel in a super lightweight bout. Barthelemy was 32 years old with a record of 26-1, and Frankel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barthelemy was coming off a loss. Barthelemy stopped Robert Frankel via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Rances Barthelemy KOs Gustavo David Vittori
On November 6, 2021 Rances Barthelemy faced Gustavo David Vittori in a lightweight bout. Barthelemy was 35 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Vittori was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barthelemy was coming off a win. Barthelemy stopped Gustavo David Vittori via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Rances Barthelemy defeats Denis Shafikov
On December 18, 2015 Rances Barthelemy fought Denis Shafikov for the vacant IBF lightweight title. Barthelemy was 29 years old with a record of 23-0, and Shafikov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barthelemy was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Barthelemy won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Rances Barthelemy defeats David Saucedo
On October 4, 2014 Rances Barthelemy defended his IBF super featherweight title against David Saucedo. Barthelemy was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Saucedo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barthelemy was coming off a win. Barthelemy won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Rances Barthelemy defeats Kiryl Relikh
On May 20, 2017 Rances Barthelemy faced Kiryl Relikh in a lightweight bout. Barthelemy was 30 years old with a record of 25-0, and Relikh was 27 with a record of 21-1. Barthelemy was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak, while Relikh was coming off a loss. Barthelemy won via unanimous decision.