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 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 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.
4. 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.