Best fights of Sultan Ibragimov
Over 6 years as a professional, Sultan Ibragimov has compiled a 22-1-1 (17) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sultan Ibragimov KOs Lance Whitaker
On December 15, 2005 Sultan Ibragimov defended his WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title against Lance Whitaker. Ibragimov was 30 years old with a record of 18-0, and Whitaker was 33 with a record of 32-3-1. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Whitaker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ibragimov stopped Lance Whitaker via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
2. Sultan Ibragimov defeats Shannon Briggs
On June 2, 2007 Sultan Ibragimov fought Shannon Briggs for the WBO heavyweight title. Ibragimov was 32 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Briggs was 35 with a record of 48-4-1. Ibragimov was coming off a win and Briggs was on a 12-fight winning streak. Ibragimov won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Sultan Ibragimov loses to Wladimir Klitschko via unanimous decision
On February 23, 2008 Sultan Ibragimov, the WBO heavyweight champion, met Wladimir Klitschko, the IBF and IBO heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Ibragimov was 32 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Klitschko was 31 with a record of 49-3. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ibragimov lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Klitschko.
4. Sultan Ibragimov defeats Evander Holyfield
On October 13, 2007 Sultan Ibragimov defended his WBO heavyweight title against Evander Holyfield. Ibragimov was 32 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Holyfield was 44 with a record of 42-8-2. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ibragimov won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Sultan Ibragimov KOs Zuri Lawrence
On April 22, 2005 Sultan Ibragimov defended his WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title against Zuri Lawrence. Ibragimov was 30 years old with a record of 15-0, and Lawrence was 34 with a record of 19-9-4. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Lawrence was coming off a win. Ibragimov stopped Zuri Lawrence via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
6. Sultan Ibragimov KOs Andy Sample
On June 24, 2005 Sultan Ibragimov defended his WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title against Andy Sample. Ibragimov was 30 years old with a record of 16-0, and Sample was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Ibragimov stopped Andy Sample via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Sultan Ibragimov KOs Javier Mora in 46 seconds
On March 10, 2007 Sultan Ibragimov faced Javier Mora in a heavyweight bout. Ibragimov was 32 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Mora was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ibragimov stopped Javier Mora via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Sultan Ibragimov KOs Najee Shaheed
On October 16, 2004 Sultan Ibragimov fought Najee Shaheed for the vacant WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title. Ibragimov was 29 years old with a record of 12-0, and Shaheed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Ibragimov stopped Najee Shaheed via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Sultan Ibragimov KOs James Walton
On December 11, 2004 Sultan Ibragimov defended his WBO Asia Pacific heavyweight title against James Walton. Ibragimov was 29 years old with a record of 13-0, and Walton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Ibragimov stopped James Walton via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
10. Sultan Ibragimov KOs Piotr Sapun
On January 29, 2004 Sultan Ibragimov faced Piotr Sapun. Ibragimov was 28 years old with a record of 9-0, and Sapun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ibragimov was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Ibragimov stopped Piotr Sapun via KO in the 1st round.