Best fights of Zahir Raheem
Over 17 years as a professional, Zahir Raheem has compiled a 35-3 (21) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Zahir Raheem defeats Érik Morales
On September 10, 2005 Zahir Raheem fought Érik Morales for the vacant WBC International lightweight title. Raheem was 28 years old with a record of 26-1, and Morales was 29 with a record of 48-2. Both Raheem and Morales were coming off a win. Raheem won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Zahir Raheem loses to Acelino Freitas via split decision
On April 29, 2006 Zahir Raheem fought Acelino Freitas for the vacant WBO lightweight title. Raheem was 29 years old with a record of 27-1, and Freitas was 30 with a record of 37-1. Both Raheem and Freitas were on a 2-fight winning streak. Raheem lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Freitas.
3. Zahir Raheem KOs Ricardo Dominguez
On January 4, 2008 Zahir Raheem faced Ricardo Dominguez in a lightweight bout. Raheem was 31 years old with a record of 28-2, and Dominguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Raheem was coming off a win. Raheem stopped Ricardo Dominguez via KO in the 1st round.
4. Zahir Raheem KOs Tim Coleman
On November 2, 2013 Zahir Raheem faced Tim Coleman in a lightweight bout. Raheem was 36 years old with a record of 33-3, and Coleman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Raheem was on a 4-fight winning streak. Raheem stopped Tim Coleman via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Zahir Raheem KOs Roberto Valenzuela in their 2nd fight
On August 27, 2010 Zahir Raheem faced Roberto Valenzuela in a lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Raheem was 33 years old with a record of 30-3, and Valenzuela was 0 with a record of 0-0. Raheem was coming off a win. Raheem stopped Roberto Valenzuela via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Zahir Raheem KOs Santos Pakau
On March 23, 2013 Zahir Raheem faced Santos Pakau in a lightweight bout. Raheem was 36 years old with a record of 31-3, and Pakau was 0 with a record of 0-0. Raheem was on a 2-fight winning streak. Raheem stopped Santos Pakau via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Zahir Raheem KOs Luisito Espinosa
On October 11, 2002 Zahir Raheem faced Luisito Espinosa in a featherweight bout. Raheem was 25 years old with a record of 19-0, and Espinosa was 35 with a record of 46-10. Raheem was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Espinosa was coming off a win. Raheem stopped Luisito Espinosa via TKO in the 8th round.
8. Zahir Raheem KOs Rodney Jones
On April 22, 2004 Zahir Raheem faced Rodney Jones in a featherweight bout. Raheem was 27 years old with a record of 24-0, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Raheem was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Raheem stopped Rodney Jones via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Zahir Raheem KOs Agustin Lorenzo in 59 seconds
On July 25, 2003 Zahir Raheem faced Agustin Lorenzo in a featherweight bout. Raheem was 26 years old with a record of 23-0, and Lorenzo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Raheem was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Raheem stopped Agustin Lorenzo via KO in the 1st round.
10. Zahir Raheem KOs Juan Polo Perez
On March 28, 2003 Zahir Raheem faced Juan Polo Perez in a featherweight bout. Raheem was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Perez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Raheem was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Raheem stopped Juan Polo Perez via KO in the 3rd round.