Best fights of John Lineker
Over 15 years as a professional, John Lineker has compiled a 37-11 (22) record, including five title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. John Lineker defeats Fabrício Andrade
On October 22, 2022 John Lineker fought Fabrício Andrade for the vacant ONE bantamweight title. Lineker was 32 years old with a record of 35-9, and Andrade was 25 with a record of 8-2. Lineker was on a 4-fight winning streak and Andrade was on a 7-fight winning streak. Lineker won via no contest. Won the vacant title.
2. John Lineker KOs Bibiano Fernandes
On March 11, 2022 John Lineker fought Bibiano Fernandes for the ONE bantamweight title. Lineker was 31 years old with a record of 34-9, and Fernandes was 41 with a record of 24-4. Lineker was on a 3-fight winning streak and Fernandes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lineker stopped Bibiano Fernandes via KO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new bantamweight champion.
3. John Lineker KOs Michael McDonald
On July 13, 2016 John Lineker faced Michael McDonald in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 26 years old with a record of 27-7, and McDonald was 25 with a record of 17-3. Lineker was on a 4-fight winning streak and McDonald was coming off a win. Lineker stopped Michael McDonald via KO in the 1st round.
4. John Lineker KOs Brian Kelleher
On May 12, 2018 John Lineker faced Brian Kelleher in a bantamweight bout. Lineker was 27 years old with a record of 30-8, and Kelleher was 31 with a record of 19-8. Lineker was coming off a win and Kelleher was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lineker stopped Brian Kelleher via KO in the 3rd round.
5. John Lineker defeats Ian McCall
On January 31, 2015 John Lineker faced Ian McCall in a flyweight bout. Lineker was 24 years old with a record of 24-7, and McCall was 30 with a record of 13-4-1. Lineker was coming off a win and McCall was on a 2-fight winning streak. Lineker won via unanimous decision.