Best fights of Darren Elkins
Over 20 years as a professional, Darren Elkins has compiled a 29-13 (15) record, including one title fight across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Darren Elkins defeats Chas Skelly
On March 5, 2016 Darren Elkins faced Chas Skelly in a lightweight bout. Elkins was 31 years old with a record of 19-5, and Skelly was 30 with a record of 15-1. Elkins was coming off a win and Skelly was on a 4-fight winning streak. Elkins won via unanimous decision.
2. Darren Elkins defeats Hatsu Hioki
On August 28, 2013 Darren Elkins faced Hatsu Hioki in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 29 years old with a record of 16-3, and Hioki was 30 with a record of 26-6-2. Elkins was coming off a loss and Hioki was on a 2-fight losing streak. Elkins won via unanimous decision.
3. Darren Elkins defeats Zhang Tiequan
On October 8, 2011 Darren Elkins faced Zhang Tiequan in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 27 years old with a record of 12-2, and Tiequan was 33 with a record of 15-1. Both Elkins and Tiequan were coming off a win. Elkins won via unanimous decision.
4. Darren Elkins defeats Michihiro Omigawa
On June 11, 2011 Darren Elkins faced Michihiro Omigawa in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Omigawa was 35 with a record of 12-9-1. Both Elkins and Omigawa were coming off a loss. Elkins won via unanimous decision.
5. Darren Elkins defeats Godofredo Pepey
On July 23, 2016 Darren Elkins faced Godofredo Pepey in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 32 years old with a record of 20-5, and Pepey was 29 with a record of 12-3. Elkins was on a 2-fight winning streak and Pepey was on a 3-fight winning streak. Elkins won via unanimous decision.
6. Darren Elkins defeats Steven Siler
On November 17, 2012 Darren Elkins faced Steven Siler in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 28 years old with a record of 14-2, and Siler was 25 with a record of 21-9. Both Elkins and Siler were on a 3-fight winning streak. Elkins won via unanimous decision.
7. Darren Elkins KOs Antonio Carvalho
On March 16, 2013 Darren Elkins faced Antonio Carvalho in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 28 years old with a record of 15-2, and Carvalho was 33 with a record of 15-5. Elkins was on a 4-fight winning streak and Carvalho was on a 2-fight winning streak. Elkins stopped Antonio Carvalho via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Darren Elkins loses to Ricardo Lamas via KO
On November 17, 2018 Darren Elkins faced Ricardo Lamas in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 34 years old with a record of 24-6, and Lamas was 36 with a record of 18-7. Elkins was coming off a loss and Lamas was on a 2-fight losing streak. Lamas stopped Elkins via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Darren Elkins loses to Jeremy Stephens via unanimous decision
On January 25, 2014 Darren Elkins faced Jeremy Stephens in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 29 years old with a record of 17-3, and Stephens was 27 with a record of 22-9. Elkins was coming off a win and Stephens was on a 2-fight winning streak. Elkins lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Stephens.
10. Darren Elkins defeats Lucas Martins
On October 25, 2014 Darren Elkins faced Lucas Martins in a featherweight bout. Elkins was 30 years old with a record of 17-4, and Martins was 25 with a record of 15-1. Elkins was coming off a loss, while Martins was on a 3-fight winning streak. Elkins won via split decision.