Best fights of Zaur Abdullaev
Over 10 years as a professional, Zaur Abdullaev has compiled a 21-3 (13) record, including nine title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Zaur Abdullaev KOs Jorge Linares
On February 19, 2022 Zaur Abdullaev defended his WBC Silver lightweight title against Jorge Linares. Abdullaev was 27 years old with a record of 14-1, and Linares was 36 with a record of 47-6. Abdullaev was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Linares was coming off a loss. Abdullaev stopped Jorge Linares via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
2. Zaur Abdullaev KOs Jovanni Straffon
On September 11, 2022 Zaur Abdullaev faced Jovanni Straffon in a lightweight bout. Abdullaev was 28 years old with a record of 15-1, and Straffon was 28 with a record of 25-4-1. Abdullaev was on a 4-fight winning streak and Straffon was coming off a win. Abdullaev stopped Jovanni Straffon via TKO in the 5th round.
3. Zaur Abdullaev defeats Hank Lundy
On September 7, 2018 Zaur Abdullaev defended his WBC Silver lightweight title against Hank Lundy. Abdullaev was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Lundy was 34 with a record of 29-6-1. Abdullaev was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Lundy was on a 3-fight winning streak. Abdullaev won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. Zaur Abdullaev defeats Roger Gutiérrez
On February 10, 2024 Zaur Abdullaev faced Roger Gutiérrez in a super featherweight bout. Abdullaev was 29 years old with a record of 18-1, and Gutiérrez was 28 with a record of 27-5-1. Abdullaev was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Gutiérrez was coming off a loss. Abdullaev won via unanimous decision.
5. Zaur Abdullaev KOs Hugo Alberto Roldan
On November 22, 2025 Zaur Abdullaev fought Hugo Alberto Roldan for the vacant WBA Gold super lightweight title. Abdullaev was 31 years old with a record of 20-2, and Roldan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdullaev was coming off a loss. Abdullaev stopped Hugo Alberto Roldan via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Zaur Abdullaev defeats Ricardo Núñez
On March 7, 2023 Zaur Abdullaev faced Ricardo Núñez in a super lightweight bout. Abdullaev was 28 years old with a record of 16-1, and Núñez was 29 with a record of 23-4. Abdullaev was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Núñez was coming off a loss. Abdullaev won via unanimous decision.
7. Zaur Abdullaev stops Roman Andreev
On September 8, 2023 Zaur Abdullaev faced Roman Andreev in a super lightweight bout. Abdullaev was 29 years old with a record of 17-1, and Andreev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdullaev was on a 6-fight winning streak. Abdullaev stopped Roman Andreev via retirement in the 3rd round.
8. Zaur Abdullaev KOs Juan Javier Carrasco
On October 19, 2024 Zaur Abdullaev faced Juan Javier Carrasco in a lightweight bout. Abdullaev was 30 years old with a record of 19-1, and Carrasco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdullaev was on a 8-fight winning streak. Abdullaev stopped Juan Javier Carrasco via TKO in the 12th round.
9. Zaur Abdullaev defeats Dejan Zlatičanin
On September 11, 2021 Zaur Abdullaev fought Dejan Zlatičanin for the vacant WBC Silver lightweight title. Abdullaev was 27 years old with a record of 13-1, and Zlatičanin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdullaev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Abdullaev won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Zaur Abdullaev defeats Deiner Berrio
On April 22, 2018 Zaur Abdullaev fought Deiner Berrio for the vacant WBC Silver lightweight title. Abdullaev was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Berrio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Abdullaev was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Abdullaev won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.