Best of Hekkie Budler: Top 10 Fights
Hekkie Budler has had 40 fights with 11 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these so far have been against Ryoichi Taguchi, Milan Melindo, Karluis Diaz, Kenshiro Teraji, and Vicha Phulaikaw. The following are Budler's top 10 fights.
Hekkie Budler defeats Ryoichi Taguchi
On Hekkie Budler defeated Japanese boxer Ryoichi Taguchi via 12 round unanimous decision. Budler was 30 years old with a record of 32-3 (10 KOs). Taguchi was 31 years old with a record of 27-2-2 (12 KOs). Budler won the WBA (Super), IBF, and Ring Magazine light-flyweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Budler's fights.
Hekkie Budler loses to Milan Melindo
On Hekkie Budler lost to Filipino boxer Milan Melindo via 12 round split decision. Budler was 29 years old with a record of 31-3 (10 KOs). Melindo was 29 years old with a record of 36-2 (13 KOs). Despite the loss, Budler put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Budler's career.
Hekkie Budler defeats Karluis Diaz
On Hekkie Budler defeated Karluis Diaz via 1st round KO. Budler was 25 years old with a record of 25-1 (8 KOs). Budler won the vacant WBA strawweight title — his first world title.
Hekkie Budler loses to Kenshiro Teraji
On Hekkie Budler lost to Japanese boxer Kenshiro Teraji via 9th round TKO. Budler was 35 years old with a record of 35-5 (11 KOs). Teraji was 31 years old with a record of 21-1 (13 KOs). Despite the loss, Budler put on a good fight till it lasted.
Hekkie Budler defeats Vicha Phulaikaw
On Hekkie Budler defeated Vicha Phulaikaw via 8th round KO. Budler was 26 years old with a record of 26-1 (9 KOs). Budler successfully defended his WBA strawweight title.
Hekkie Budler defeats Simphiwe Khonco
On Hekkie Budler defeated Simphiwe Khonco via 12 round unanimous decision. Budler was 27 years old with a record of 29-1 (9 KOs). Budler successfully defended his WBA strawweight title.
Hekkie Budler defeats Elwin Soto
On Hekkie Budler defeated Mexican boxer Elwin Soto via 12 round unanimous decision. Budler was 34 years old with a record of 34-4 (10 KOs). Soto was 25 years old with a record of 19-2 (13 KOs).
Hekkie Budler defeats Jesús Silvestre
On Hekkie Budler defeated Jesús Silvestre via 12 round unanimous decision. Budler was 26 years old with a record of 28-1 (9 KOs). Budler successfully defended his WBA strawweight title.
Hekkie Budler defeats Xiong Chaozhong
On Hekkie Budler defeated Xiong Chaozhong via 12 round unanimous decision. Budler was 26 years old with a record of 27-1 (9 KOs). Budler successfully defended his WBA strawweight title.
Hekkie Budler loses to Hiroto Kyoguchi
On Hekkie Budler lost to Japanese boxer Hiroto Kyoguchi via 10th round TKO. Budler was 30 years old with a record of 32-4 (10 KOs). Kyoguchi was 25 years old with an undefeated record of 11-0 (8 KOs). Budler lost his WBA (Super) and Ring Magazine light-flyweight titles. Despite the loss, Budler put on a good fight till it lasted.