Best fights of Ryad Merhy
Over 13 years as a professional, Ryad Merhy has compiled a 36-3 (29) record, including twelve title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ryad Merhy defeats Kevin Lerena in their 2nd fight
On May 30, 2026 Ryad Merhy fought Kevin Lerena for the WBC bridgerweight title. It was their second meeting. Merhy was 33 years old with a record of 35-3, and Lerena was 34 with a record of 31-4. Merhy was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Lerena was coming off a loss. Merhy won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new bridgerweight champion.
2. Ryad Merhy KOs Nick Kisner
On December 16, 2017 Ryad Merhy defended his WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title against Nick Kisner. Merhy was 25 years old with a record of 23-0, and Kisner was 26 with a record of 19-3-1. Merhy was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak and Kisner was on a 3-fight winning streak. Merhy stopped Nick Kisner via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Ryad Merhy KOs Samuel Clarkson
On December 15, 2018 Ryad Merhy fought Samuel Clarkson for the vacant WBA International cruiserweight title. Merhy was 26 years old with a record of 26-1, and Clarkson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Merhy was on a 2-fight winning streak. Merhy stopped Samuel Clarkson via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Ryad Merhy KOs Imre Szellő
On October 19, 2019 Ryad Merhy fought Imre Szellő for the vacant WBA interim cruiserweight title. Merhy was 26 years old with a record of 28-1, and Szellő was 0 with a record of 0-0. Merhy was on a 4-fight winning streak. Merhy stopped Imre Szellő via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Ryad Merhy defeats Mitch Williams
On May 20, 2017 Ryad Merhy defended his WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title against Mitch Williams. Merhy was 24 years old with a record of 22-0, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Merhy was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Merhy won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Ryad Merhy KOs Zhaoxin Zhang
On July 17, 2021 Ryad Merhy defended his WBA (Regular) cruiserweight title against Zhaoxin Zhang. Merhy was 28 years old with a record of 29-1, and Zhang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Merhy was on a 5-fight winning streak. Merhy stopped Zhaoxin Zhang via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
7. Ryad Merhy KOs Gora Niang
On October 18, 2025 Ryad Merhy faced Gora Niang in a cruiserweight bout. Merhy was 32 years old with a record of 34-3, and Niang was 0 with a record of 0-0. Merhy was on a 2-fight winning streak. Merhy stopped Gora Niang via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Ryad Merhy KOs Williams Ocando
On May 21, 2016 Ryad Merhy fought Williams Ocando for the vacant WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title. Merhy was 23 years old with a record of 18-0, and Ocando was 0 with a record of 0-0. Merhy was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Merhy stopped Williams Ocando via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Ryad Merhy loses to Kevin Lerena via unanimous decision
On May 13, 2023 Ryad Merhy fought Kevin Lerena for the vacant WBC Silver bridgerweight title. Merhy was 30 years old with a record of 31-1, and Lerena was 31 with a record of 28-2. Merhy was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Lerena was coming off a loss. Merhy lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Lerena.
10. Ryad Merhy KOs Max Alexander
On December 17, 2016 Ryad Merhy defended his WBA InterContinental cruiserweight title against Max Alexander. Merhy was 24 years old with a record of 21-0, and Alexander was 0 with a record of 0-0. Merhy was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Merhy stopped Max Alexander via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.