Best fights of Gilbert Yvel
Over 21 years as a professional, Gilbert Yvel has compiled a 40-16-1 (40) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Gilbert Yvel KOs Kiyoshi Tamura
On April 20, 2000 Gilbert Yvel fought Kiyoshi Tamura for the RINGS Openweight light heavyweight title. Yvel was 23 years old with a record of 21-4, and Tamura was 30 with a record of 20-4-3. Yvel was coming off a win, while Tamura was coming off a loss. Yvel stopped Kiyoshi Tamura via TKO in the 1st round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Gilbert Yvel loses to Josh Barnett via KO
On January 24, 2009 Gilbert Yvel faced Josh Barnett in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 32 years old with a record of 35-12-1, and Barnett was 31 with a record of 26-5. Yvel was on a 7-fight winning streak and Barnett was on a 3-fight winning streak. Barnett stopped Yvel via TKO in the 3rd round.
3. Gilbert Yvel KOs Semmy Schilt
On June 20, 1999 Gilbert Yvel faced Semmy Schilt in a light heavyweight bout. Yvel was 22 years old with a record of 14-2, and Schilt was 25 with a record of 10-8. Yvel was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Schilt was coming off a loss. Yvel stopped Semmy Schilt via KO in the 2nd round.