Best fights of Eduard Folayang
Over 18 years as a professional, Eduard Folayang has compiled a 23-14 (9) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eduard Folayang KOs Shinya Aoki
On November 11, 2016 Eduard Folayang fought Shinya Aoki for the ONE lightweight title. Folayang was 32 years old with a record of 16-5, and Aoki was 33 with a record of 39-6. Folayang was on a 2-fight winning streak and Aoki was on a 9-fight winning streak. Folayang stopped Shinya Aoki via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Eduard Folayang defeats Kotetsu Boku
On May 2, 2014 Eduard Folayang faced Kotetsu Boku in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 30 years old with a record of 13-4, and Boku was 36 with a record of 21-9-2. Both Folayang and Boku were coming off a win. Folayang won via unanimous decision.
3. Eduard Folayang KOs Wadson Teixeira in 56 seconds
On January 13, 2012 Eduard Folayang defended his URCC welterweight title against Wadson Teixeira. Folayang was 28 years old with a record of 10-1, and Teixeira was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was on a 5-fight winning streak. Folayang stopped Wadson Teixeira via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Eduard Folayang KOs Jung Doo-jae
On March 27, 2010 Eduard Folayang defended his URCC welterweight title against Jung Doo-jae. Folayang was 26 years old with a record of 5-1, and Doo-jae was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was coming off a loss. Folayang stopped Jung Doo-jae via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Eduard Folayang KOs Jerry Legaspi in 15 seconds
On November 22, 2008 Eduard Folayang defended his URCC welterweight title against Jerry Legaspi. Folayang was 25 years old with a record of 2-0, and Legaspi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Folayang stopped Jerry Legaspi via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
6. Eduard Folayang KOs Allan Co
On June 30, 2007 Eduard Folayang fought Allan Co for the vacant inaugural URCC welterweight title. Folayang was 23 years old with a record of 0-0, and Co was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang stopped Allan Co via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Eduard Folayang defeats Ev Ting
On April 21, 2017 Eduard Folayang defended his ONE lightweight title against Ev Ting. Folayang was 33 years old with a record of 17-5, and Ting was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was on a 3-fight winning streak. Folayang won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Eduard Folayang defeats Amir Khan
On November 23, 2018 Eduard Folayang fought Amir Khan for the vacant ONE lightweight title. Folayang was 35 years old with a record of 20-6, and Khan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was on a 2-fight winning streak. Folayang won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Eduard Folayang submits Egon Racz
On June 17, 2010 Eduard Folayang faced Egon Racz in a welterweight bout. Folayang was 26 years old with a record of 6-1, and Racz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folayang was coming off a win. Folayang submitted Egon Racz via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Eduard Folayang loses to Kamal Shalorus via unanimous decision
On May 31, 2013 Eduard Folayang faced Kamal Shalorus in a lightweight bout. Folayang was 29 years old with a record of 12-3, and Shalorus was 35 with a record of 7-3-2. Folayang was coming off a loss and Shalorus was on a 3-fight losing streak. Folayang lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Shalorus.