Best fights of Dan Hornbuckle
Over 17 years as a professional, Dan Hornbuckle has compiled a 26-9 (22) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dan Hornbuckle defeats Yuya Shirai
On April 26, 2013 Dan Hornbuckle fought Yuya Shirai for the DEEP welterweight title. Hornbuckle was 32 years old with a record of 23-5, and Shirai was 33 with a record of 23-12-1. Both Hornbuckle and Shirai were coming off a win. Hornbuckle won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Dan Hornbuckle KOs Akihiro Gono
On August 2, 2009 Dan Hornbuckle faced Akihiro Gono in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 28 years old with a record of 17-2, and Gono was 34 with a record of 29-14-7. Hornbuckle was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Gono was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hornbuckle stopped Akihiro Gono via KO in the 3rd round.
3. Dan Hornbuckle loses to Ryo Chonan via unanimous decision
On October 20, 2013 Dan Hornbuckle defended his DEEP welterweight title against Ryo Chonan. Hornbuckle was 32 years old with a record of 24-6, and Chonan was 37 with a record of 21-13. Hornbuckle was coming off a loss, while Chonan was coming off a win. Hornbuckle lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Chonan.
4. Dan Hornbuckle loses to Dennis Hallman via majority decision
On August 30, 2013 Dan Hornbuckle faced Dennis Hallman in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 32 years old with a record of 24-5, and Hallman was 37 with a record of 51-14-2. Hornbuckle was on a 2-fight winning streak and Hallman was coming off a win. Hornbuckle lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Hallman.
5. Dan Hornbuckle submits Tyler Stinson
On April 22, 2010 Dan Hornbuckle faced Tyler Stinson in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 29 years old with a record of 19-2, and Stinson was 24 with a record of 18-5. Hornbuckle was on a 4-fight winning streak and Stinson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Hornbuckle submitted Tyler Stinson via triangle choke in the 1st round.
6. Dan Hornbuckle submits Steve Carl
On May 20, 2010 Dan Hornbuckle faced Steve Carl in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 29 years old with a record of 20-2, and Carl was 25 with a record of 13-1. Hornbuckle was on a 5-fight winning streak and Carl was on a 8-fight winning streak. Hornbuckle submitted Steve Carl via kimura in the 1st round.
7. Dan Hornbuckle KOs Dan Stittgen
On March 24, 2023 Dan Hornbuckle fought Dan Stittgen for the vacant CAMMA middleweight title. Hornbuckle was 42 years old with a record of 25-9, and Stittgen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hornbuckle was coming off a win. Hornbuckle stopped Dan Stittgen via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Dan Hornbuckle KOs Jacon Luock
On March 23, 2019 Dan Hornbuckle fought Jacon Luock for the vacant CAMMA welterweight title. Hornbuckle was 38 years old with a record of 24-9, and Luock was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hornbuckle was on a 4-fight losing streak. Hornbuckle stopped Jacon Luock via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
9. Dan Hornbuckle defeats Brad Blackburn
On August 19, 2010 Dan Hornbuckle faced Brad Blackburn in a welterweight bout. Hornbuckle was 29 years old with a record of 21-3, and Blackburn was 33 with a record of 18-11-1. Hornbuckle was coming off a loss and Blackburn was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hornbuckle won via unanimous decision.
10. Dan Hornbuckle KOs Joe Alexander in 46 seconds
On February 21, 2009 Dan Hornbuckle faced Joe Alexander. Hornbuckle was 28 years old with a record of 16-2, and Alexander was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hornbuckle was coming off a win. Hornbuckle stopped Joe Alexander via KO in the 1st round.