Best fights of Vic Darchinyan
Over 16 years as a professional, Vic Darchinyan has compiled a 43-9-1 (32) record, including 31 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vic Darchinyan KOs Luis Maldonado
On June 3, 2006 Vic Darchinyan defended his IBF and IBO flyweight titles against Luis Maldonado. Darchinyan was 30 years old with a record of 25-0, and Maldonado was 28 with a record of 31-1-1. Darchinyan was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Darchinyan stopped Luis Maldonado via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
2. Vic Darchinyan KOs Cristian Mijares
On November 1, 2008 Vic Darchinyan defended his IBF super flyweight title against Cristian Mijares. Darchinyan was 32 years old with a record of 30-1-1, and Mijares was 27 with a record of 36-3-2. Darchinyan was coming off a win and Mijares was on a 10-fight winning streak. Darchinyan stopped Cristian Mijares via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
3. Vic Darchinyan stops Jorge Arce
On February 7, 2009 Vic Darchinyan defended his WBA (Super), WBC, and IBF super flyweight titles against Jorge Arce. Darchinyan was 33 years old with a record of 31-1-1, and Arce was 29 with a record of 51-4-1. Darchinyan was on a 2-fight winning streak and Arce was on a 5-fight winning streak. Darchinyan stopped Jorge Arce via retirement in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
4. Vic Darchinyan KOs Tomás Rojas
On December 12, 2009 Vic Darchinyan defended his WBA (Super) and WBC super flyweight titles against Tomás Rojas. Darchinyan was 33 years old with a record of 32-2-1, and Rojas was 29 with a record of 31-11-1. Darchinyan was coming off a loss, while Rojas was on a 4-fight winning streak. Darchinyan stopped Tomás Rojas via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
5. Vic Darchinyan KOs Dimitri Kirilov
On August 2, 2008 Vic Darchinyan fought Dimitri Kirilov for the vacant IBF super flyweight title. Darchinyan was 32 years old with a record of 29-1-1, and Kirilov was 29 with a record of 29-3-1. Darchinyan stopped Dimitri Kirilov via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Vic Darchinyan loses to Nonito Donaire in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 9, 2013 Vic Darchinyan faced Nonito Donaire in a super bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Darchinyan was 37 years old with a record of 39-5-1, and Donaire was 30 with a record of 31-2. Darchinyan was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Donaire was coming off a loss. Donaire stopped Darchinyan via TKO in the 9th round. Lasted into the 9th round.
7. Vic Darchinyan KOs Jair Jimenez
On August 24, 2005 Vic Darchinyan defended his IBF and IBO flyweight titles against Jair Jimenez. Darchinyan was 29 years old with a record of 23-0, and Jimenez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Darchinyan was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Darchinyan stopped Jair Jimenez via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
8. Vic Darchinyan defeats Rodrigo Guerrero
On March 6, 2010 Vic Darchinyan defended his WBA (Super) and WBC super flyweight titles against Rodrigo Guerrero. Darchinyan was 34 years old with a record of 33-2-1, and Guerrero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Darchinyan was coming off a win. Darchinyan won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
9. Vic Darchinyan KOs Diosdado Gabi
On March 3, 2006 Vic Darchinyan defended his IBF and IBO flyweight titles against Diosdado Gabi. Darchinyan was 30 years old with a record of 24-0, and Gabi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Darchinyan was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Darchinyan stopped Diosdado Gabi via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the titles.
10. Vic Darchinyan KOs Mzukisi Sikali
On March 27, 2005 Vic Darchinyan defended his IBF flyweight title against Mzukisi Sikali. Darchinyan was 29 years old with a record of 22-0, and Sikali was 0 with a record of 0-0. Darchinyan was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Darchinyan stopped Mzukisi Sikali via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.