Best fights of Sam Goodman
Over 8 years as a professional, Sam Goodman has compiled a 23-1 (8) record, including nine title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sam Goodman defeats Ryosuke Nishida
On September 27, 2026 Sam Goodman fought Ryosuke Nishida for the vacant IBF interim super bantamweight title. Goodman was 27 years old with a record of 22-1, and Nishida was 30 with a record of 11-1. Goodman was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nishida was coming off a win. Goodman won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Sam Goodman loses to Nick Ball via unanimous decision
On August 16, 2025 Sam Goodman fought Nick Ball for the WBA featherweight title. Goodman was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Ball was 28 with a record of 22-0-1. Goodman was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Ball was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Goodman lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ball.
3. Sam Goodman defeats Chainoi Worawut
On July 10, 2024 Sam Goodman faced Chainoi Worawut in a super bantamweight bout. Goodman was 25 years old with a record of 18-0, and Worawut was 27 with a record of 25-0-1. Goodman was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Worawut was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Goodman won via unanimous decision.
4. Sam Goodman KOs Mark Schleibs
On March 13, 2024 Sam Goodman fought Mark Schleibs for the vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title. Goodman was 25 years old with a record of 17-0, and Schleibs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goodman was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Goodman stopped Mark Schleibs via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Sam Goodman defeats TJ Doheny
On March 12, 2023 Sam Goodman defended his IBF InterContinental and WBO Oriental super bantamweight titles against TJ Doheny. Goodman was 24 years old with a record of 13-0, and Doheny was 36 with a record of 23-3. Goodman was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak and Doheny was coming off a win. Goodman won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
6. Sam Goodman defeats Miguel Flores
On October 15, 2023 Sam Goodman faced Miguel Flores in a featherweight bout. Goodman was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Flores was 31 with a record of 25-4-1. Goodman was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Goodman won via unanimous decision.
7. Sam Goodman defeats Ra'eese Aleem
On June 18, 2023 Sam Goodman faced Ra'eese Aleem in a super bantamweight bout. Goodman was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and Aleem was 32 with a record of 20-0. Goodman was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Aleem was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Goodman won via split decision.
8. Sam Goodman KOs Richie Mepranum
On December 22, 2021 Sam Goodman fought Richie Mepranum for the vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title. Goodman was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Mepranum was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goodman was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Goodman stopped Richie Mepranum via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Sam Goodman KOs Nouldy Manakane
On March 7, 2020 Sam Goodman faced Nouldy Manakane in a super bantamweight bout. Goodman was 21 years old with a record of 6-0, and Manakane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goodman was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Goodman stopped Nouldy Manakane via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Sam Goodman KOs Juan Miguel Elorde
On July 20, 2022 Sam Goodman defended his IBF InterContinental and WBO Oriental super bantamweight titles against Juan Miguel Elorde. Goodman was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Elorde was 0 with a record of 0-0. Goodman was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Goodman stopped Juan Miguel Elorde via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.