Best fights of Edson Barboza
Over 17 years as a professional, Edson Barboza has compiled a 24-14 (15) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Edson Barboza defeats King Green
On November 22, 2014 Edson Barboza faced King Green in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 28 years old with a record of 14-2, and Green was 28 with a record of 23-5. Barboza was coming off a win and Green was on a 8-fight winning streak. Barboza won via unanimous decision.
2. Edson Barboza KOs Terry Etim
On January 14, 2012 Edson Barboza faced Terry Etim in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Etim was 26 with a record of 15-3. Barboza was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Etim was coming off a win. Barboza stopped Terry Etim via KO in the 3rd round.
3. Edson Barboza KOs Dan Hooker
On December 15, 2018 Edson Barboza faced Dan Hooker in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 32 years old with a record of 19-6, and Hooker was 28 with a record of 17-7. Barboza was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Hooker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barboza stopped Dan Hooker via KO in the 3rd round.
4. Edson Barboza KOs Beneil Dariush
On March 11, 2017 Edson Barboza faced Beneil Dariush in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 31 years old with a record of 18-4, and Dariush was 27 with a record of 14-2. Both Barboza and Dariush were on a 2-fight winning streak. Barboza stopped Beneil Dariush via KO in the 2nd round.
5. Edson Barboza defeats Gilbert Melendez
On July 23, 2016 Edson Barboza faced Gilbert Melendez in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 30 years old with a record of 17-4, and Melendez was 34 with a record of 22-5. Barboza was coming off a win, while Melendez was on a 2-fight losing streak. Barboza won via unanimous decision.
6. Edson Barboza defeats Danny Castillo
On December 14, 2013 Edson Barboza faced Danny Castillo in a lightweight bout. Barboza was 27 years old with a record of 12-1, and Castillo was 34 with a record of 16-5. Both Barboza and Castillo were on a 2-fight winning streak. Barboza won via majority decision.
7. Edson Barboza defeats Makwan Amirkhani
On October 11, 2020 Edson Barboza faced Makwan Amirkhani in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 34 years old with a record of 20-9, and Amirkhani was 31 with a record of 16-4. Barboza was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Amirkhani was coming off a win. Barboza won via unanimous decision.
8. Edson Barboza defeats Sodiq Yusuff
On October 14, 2023 Edson Barboza faced Sodiq Yusuff in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 37 years old with a record of 23-11, and Yusuff was 30 with a record of 13-2. Barboza was coming off a win and Yusuff was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barboza won via unanimous decision.
9. Edson Barboza KOs Billy Quarantillo
On April 15, 2023 Edson Barboza faced Billy Quarantillo in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 37 years old with a record of 22-11, and Quarantillo was 34 with a record of 17-4. Barboza was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Quarantillo was coming off a win. Barboza stopped Billy Quarantillo via KO in the 1st round.
10. Edson Barboza KOs Shane Burgos
On May 15, 2021 Edson Barboza faced Shane Burgos in a featherweight bout. Barboza was 35 years old with a record of 21-9, and Burgos was 30 with a record of 13-2. Barboza was coming off a win, while Burgos was coming off a loss. Barboza stopped Shane Burgos via KO in the 3rd round.