Best fights of Souleymane Cissokho
Over 8 years as a professional, Souleymane Cissokho has compiled a 18-0 (9) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Souleymane Cissokho defeats Tulani Mbenge
On December 17, 2022 Souleymane Cissokho fought Tulani Mbenge for the vacant WBC Silver welterweight title. Cissokho was 31 years old with a record of 15-0, and Mbenge was 31 with a record of 19-1. Cissokho was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Mbenge was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cissokho won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Souleymane Cissokho defeats Roberto Valenzuela Jr.
On March 5, 2022 Souleymane Cissokho defended his WBA InterContinental super welterweight title against Roberto Valenzuela Jr.. Cissokho was 30 years old with a record of 14-0, and Jr. was 28 with a record of 24-2. Cissokho was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cissokho won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Souleymane Cissokho defeats Egidijus Kavaliauskas
On May 10, 2025 Souleymane Cissokho defended his WBC Silver welterweight title against Egidijus Kavaliauskas. Cissokho was 33 years old with a record of 17-0, and Kavaliauskas was 36 with a record of 24-2-1. Cissokho was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Kavaliauskas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cissokho won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Souleymane Cissokho KOs Romain Garofalo
On February 9, 2019 Souleymane Cissokho fought Romain Garofalo for the vacant French super welterweight title. Cissokho was 27 years old with a record of 7-0, and Garofalo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cissokho was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Cissokho stopped Romain Garofalo via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Souleymane Cissokho KOs Ismail Iliev
On September 10, 2021 Souleymane Cissokho defended his WBA InterContinental super welterweight title against Ismail Iliev. Cissokho was 30 years old with a record of 13-0, and Iliev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cissokho was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Cissokho stopped Ismail Iliev via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
6. Souleymane Cissokho defeats Isaias Lucero
On November 4, 2023 Souleymane Cissokho defended his WBC Silver welterweight title against Isaias Lucero. Cissokho was 32 years old with a record of 16-0, and Lucero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cissokho was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Cissokho won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Souleymane Cissokho KOs Dmytro Semernin
On October 14, 2017 Souleymane Cissokho faced Dmytro Semernin. Cissokho was 26 years old with a record of 2-0, and Semernin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cissokho was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Cissokho stopped Dmytro Semernin via KO in the 1st round.
8. Souleymane Cissokho defeats Kieron Conway
On May 8, 2021 Souleymane Cissokho fought Kieron Conway for the WBA InterContinental super welterweight title. Cissokho was 29 years old with a record of 12-0, and Conway was 25 with a record of 16-1-1. Cissokho was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Conway was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cissokho won via split decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
9. Souleymane Cissokho KOs Jose Carlos Paz
On July 13, 2019 Souleymane Cissokho faced Jose Carlos Paz in a super welterweight bout. Cissokho was 28 years old with a record of 9-0, and Paz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cissokho was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Cissokho stopped Jose Carlos Paz via KO in the 5th round.
10. Souleymane Cissokho KOs Renato Goman
On January 21, 2017 Souleymane Cissokho faced Renato Goman. Cissokho was 25 years old with a record of 0-0, and Goman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cissokho stopped Renato Goman via KO in the 1st round.