Best fights of Sakio Bika
Over 20 years as a professional, Sakio Bika has compiled a 35-7-3 (22) record, including 20 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sakio Bika loses to Joe Calzaghe via unanimous decision
On October 14, 2006 Sakio Bika fought Joe Calzaghe for the IBF, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles. Bika was 27 years old with a record of 20-1-2, and Calzaghe was 34 with a record of 41-0. Calzaghe was on an undefeated 41-fight winning streak. Bika lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Calzaghe.
2. Sakio Bika KOs Dechapon Suwunnalird
On December 8, 2006 Sakio Bika fought Dechapon Suwunnalird for the vacant IBF Australasian super middleweight title. Bika was 27 years old with a record of 20-2-2, and Suwunnalird was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was coming off a loss. Bika stopped Dechapon Suwunnalird via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Sakio Bika defeats Marco Antonio Peribán
On June 22, 2013 Sakio Bika fought Marco Antonio Peribán for the vacant WBC super middleweight title. Bika was 34 years old with a record of 31-5-2, and Peribán was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bika won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Sakio Bika KOs Yoshihiro Araki in their 2nd fight
On November 22, 2005 Sakio Bika defended his OPBF middleweight title against Yoshihiro Araki. It was their second meeting. Bika was 26 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Araki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was on a 9-fight winning streak. Bika stopped Yoshihiro Araki via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Sakio Bika KOs Peter Manfredo Jr.
On November 13, 2008 Sakio Bika fought Peter Manfredo Jr. for the vacant IBO super middleweight title. Bika was 29 years old with a record of 26-3-2, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bika stopped Peter Manfredo Jr. via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Sakio Bika KOs Gustavo Javier Kapusi
On April 11, 2008 Sakio Bika fought Gustavo Javier Kapusi for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific super middleweight title. Bika was 28 years old with a record of 25-3-2, and Kapusi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bika stopped Gustavo Javier Kapusi via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Sakio Bika loses to Adonis Stevenson via unanimous decision
On April 4, 2015 Sakio Bika fought Adonis Stevenson for the WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles. Bika was 35 years old with a record of 32-6-3, and Stevenson was 37 with a record of 25-1. Bika was coming off a loss, while Stevenson was on a 12-fight winning streak. Bika lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Stevenson.
8. Sakio Bika KOs Luke Sharp
On July 8, 2017 Sakio Bika fought Luke Sharp for the vacant WBC-ABCO Continental super middleweight title. Bika was 38 years old with a record of 32-7-3, and Sharp was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was on a 2-fight losing streak. Bika stopped Luke Sharp via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Sakio Bika KOs Arama Tabuai
On April 11, 2003 Sakio Bika fought Arama Tabuai for the vacant Australian middleweight title. Bika was 23 years old with a record of 11-1-1, and Tabuai was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was coming off a win. Bika stopped Arama Tabuai via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Sakio Bika KOs Yoshihiro Araki
On October 18, 2004 Sakio Bika fought Yoshihiro Araki for the vacant OPBF middleweight title. Bika was 25 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Araki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bika was on a 7-fight winning streak. Bika stopped Yoshihiro Araki via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.