Best fights of Dequan Townsend
Over 13 years as a professional, Dequan Townsend has compiled a 27-13 (20) record, including 16 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dequan Townsend loses to Jason Fischer via unanimous decision
On January 13, 2017 Dequan Townsend fought Jason Fischer for the vacant WXC welterweight title. Townsend was 30 years old with a record of 15-5, and Fischer was 31 with a record of 11-3. Townsend was coming off a win and Fischer was on a 5-fight winning streak. Townsend lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Fischer.
2. Dequan Townsend KOs Marcus Maulding
On October 28, 2023 Dequan Townsend faced Marcus Maulding in a heavyweight bout. Townsend was 37 years old with a record of 24-13, and Maulding was 0 with a record of 0-0. Townsend was coming off a win. Townsend stopped Marcus Maulding via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Dequan Townsend KOs Eric Smith
On May 26, 2023 Dequan Townsend faced Eric Smith in a heavyweight bout. Townsend was 37 years old with a record of 23-13, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Townsend was coming off a loss. Townsend stopped Eric Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Dequan Townsend submits Wayman Carter
On March 9, 2019 Dequan Townsend fought Wayman Carter for the vacant TWC light heavyweight title. Townsend was 32 years old with a record of 20-8, and Carter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Townsend was coming off a win. Townsend submitted Wayman Carter via guillotine choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Dequan Townsend KOs Willis Black in 28 seconds
On July 14, 2017 Dequan Townsend faced Willis Black in a middleweight bout. Townsend was 31 years old with a record of 16-7, and Black was 0 with a record of 0-0. Townsend was coming off a win. Townsend stopped Willis Black via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Dequan Townsend loses to Dakota Cochrane via split decision
On May 14, 2016 Dequan Townsend defended his TWC welterweight title against Dakota Cochrane. Townsend was 30 years old with a record of 14-4, and Cochrane was 30 with a record of 23-10. Both Townsend and Cochrane were coming off a loss. Townsend lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Cochrane.
7. Dequan Townsend KOs Ted Worthington
On November 12, 2016 Dequan Townsend faced Ted Worthington in a welterweight bout. Townsend was 30 years old with a record of 14-5, and Worthington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Townsend was on a 2-fight losing streak. Townsend stopped Ted Worthington via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Dequan Townsend KOs Matthew Comer
On November 9, 2024 Dequan Townsend faced Matthew Comer in a light heavyweight bout. Townsend was 38 years old with a record of 26-13, and Comer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Townsend was on a 3-fight winning streak. Townsend stopped Matthew Comer via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Dequan Townsend defeats Jason Butcher
On April 2, 2022 Dequan Townsend fought Jason Butcher for the B2FS light heavyweight title. Townsend was 35 years old with a record of 22-12, and Butcher was 37 with a record of 13-4. Townsend was coming off a win and Butcher was on a 2-fight winning streak. Townsend won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
10. Dequan Townsend KOs Anthony Smith
On May 18, 2013 Dequan Townsend fought Anthony Smith for the vacant TWC middleweight title. Townsend was 27 years old with a record of 3-1, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Townsend was on a 2-fight winning streak. Townsend stopped Anthony Smith via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.