Best fights of Joe Riggs
Over 18 years as a professional, Joe Riggs has compiled a 49-18-1 (44) record, including four title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Riggs KOs Chris Lytle
On October 7, 2005 Joe Riggs faced Chris Lytle in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 23 years old with a record of 22-5, and Lytle was 31 with a record of 20-11-5. Riggs was coming off a win and Lytle was on a 2-fight winning streak. Riggs stopped Chris Lytle via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Joe Riggs defeats Phil Baroni
On June 6, 2009 Joe Riggs faced Phil Baroni in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 26 years old with a record of 29-10, and Baroni was 33 with a record of 13-10. Riggs was coming off a win and Baroni was on a 3-fight winning streak. Riggs won via unanimous decision.
3. Joe Riggs defeats Mike Bronzoulis
On November 2, 2013 Joe Riggs faced Mike Bronzoulis in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 31 years old with a record of 39-14, and Bronzoulis was 34 with a record of 15-5-1. Riggs was on a 5-fight winning streak and Bronzoulis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Riggs won via unanimous decision.
4. Joe Riggs KOs Joe Doerksen
On August 21, 2004 Joe Riggs faced Joe Doerksen in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 21 years old with a record of 18-4, and Doerksen was 26 with a record of 27-5. Riggs was on a 5-fight winning streak and Doerksen was on a 10-fight winning streak. Riggs stopped Joe Doerksen via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Joe Riggs defeats Nick Diaz
On February 4, 2006 Joe Riggs faced Nick Diaz in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 23 years old with a record of 23-6, and Diaz was 22 with a record of 11-4. Both Riggs and Diaz were coming off a loss. Riggs won via unanimous decision.
6. Joe Riggs KOs Trent Thorne
On November 21, 2010 Joe Riggs faced Trent Thorne in a middleweight bout. Riggs was 28 years old with a record of 33-11, and Thorne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riggs was coming off a win. Riggs stopped Trent Thorne via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Joe Riggs KOs Cris Leyva
On November 16, 2012 Joe Riggs faced Cris Leyva in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 30 years old with a record of 38-14, and Leyva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riggs was on a 4-fight winning streak. Riggs stopped Cris Leyva via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Joe Riggs KOs Josh Cavan
On October 13, 2012 Joe Riggs faced Josh Cavan in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 30 years old with a record of 37-14, and Cavan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riggs was on a 3-fight winning streak. Riggs stopped Josh Cavan via KO in the 1st round.
9. Joe Riggs KOs David Barnes in 57 seconds
On December 4, 2009 Joe Riggs faced David Barnes in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 27 years old with a record of 30-10, and Barnes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riggs was on a 2-fight winning streak. Riggs stopped David Barnes via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Joe Riggs KOs Nick Almen
On December 11, 2009 Joe Riggs faced Nick Almen in a welterweight bout. Riggs was 27 years old with a record of 31-10, and Almen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Riggs was on a 3-fight winning streak. Riggs stopped Nick Almen via TKO in the 1st round.