Best fights of Falaniko Vitale
Over 15 years as a professional, Falaniko Vitale has compiled a 30-11 (26) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Falaniko Vitale loses to Jeremy Horn via split decision
On January 19, 2007 Falaniko Vitale faced Jeremy Horn in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 32 years old with a record of 21-6, and Horn was 31 with a record of 78-15-5. Vitale was coming off a win, while Horn was coming off a loss. Vitale lost via split decision. Went the distance with Horn.
2. Falaniko Vitale defeats Dave Menne
On February 7, 2004 Falaniko Vitale faced Dave Menne in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 29 years old with a record of 15-3, and Menne was 29 with a record of 35-10-2. Vitale was coming off a loss, while Menne was coming off a win. Vitale won via unanimous decision.
3. Falaniko Vitale KOs Masanori Suda
On April 9, 2005 Falaniko Vitale faced Masanori Suda in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 30 years old with a record of 19-3, and Suda was 31 with a record of 22-9-3. Vitale was on a 4-fight winning streak and Suda was coming off a win. Vitale stopped Masanori Suda via KO in the 1st round.
4. Falaniko Vitale KOs Dylan Clay
On March 12, 2011 Falaniko Vitale fought Dylan Clay for the vacant X-1 middleweight title. Vitale was 36 years old with a record of 28-9, and Clay was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vitale was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vitale stopped Dylan Clay via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Falaniko Vitale loses to Héctor Lombard via KO
On May 14, 2011 Falaniko Vitale faced Héctor Lombard in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 36 years old with a record of 29-9, and Lombard was 33 with a record of 28-2-1. Vitale was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lombard was on a 17-fight winning streak. Lombard stopped Vitale via KO in the 3rd round.
6. Falaniko Vitale KOs Matt Lindland
On June 6, 2003 Falaniko Vitale faced Matt Lindland in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Lindland was 33 with a record of 9-1. Vitale was on a 5-fight winning streak and Lindland was on a 2-fight winning streak. Vitale stopped Matt Lindland via KO in the 1st round.
7. Falaniko Vitale loses to Trevor Prangley via unanimous decision
On November 16, 2007 Falaniko Vitale faced Trevor Prangley in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 33 years old with a record of 24-7, and Prangley was 35 with a record of 16-4. Vitale was on a 3-fight winning streak and Prangley was on a 5-fight winning streak. Vitale lost via unanimous decision.
8. Falaniko Vitale KOs Ricky Shivers in 49 seconds
On January 26, 2008 Falaniko Vitale fought Ricky Shivers for the vacant X-1 Tournament middleweight title. Vitale was 33 years old with a record of 25-8, and Shivers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vitale was coming off a win. Vitale stopped Ricky Shivers via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Falaniko Vitale defeats Yushin Okami
On June 18, 2004 Falaniko Vitale faced Yushin Okami in a light heavyweight bout. Vitale was 29 years old with a record of 17-3, and Okami was 22 with a record of 9-1. Both Vitale and Okami were on a 2-fight winning streak. Vitale won via split decision.
10. Falaniko Vitale KOs Elmer Waterhen
On July 14, 2012 Falaniko Vitale faced Elmer Waterhen in a middleweight bout. Vitale was 38 years old with a record of 29-10, and Waterhen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Vitale was coming off a loss. Vitale stopped Elmer Waterhen via TKO in the 1st round.