Best fights of John Makdessi
Over 15 years as a professional, John Makdessi has compiled a 18-9 (9) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Makdessi defeats Sam Stout
On November 17, 2012 John Makdessi faced Sam Stout in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 27 years old with a record of 9-2, and Stout was 28 with a record of 18-7-1. Makdessi was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Stout was coming off a win. Makdessi won via unanimous decision.
2. John Makdessi defeats Ross Pearson
On July 28, 2018 John Makdessi faced Ross Pearson in a welterweight bout. Makdessi was 33 years old with a record of 15-6, and Pearson was 33 with a record of 20-14. Both Makdessi and Pearson were coming off a win. Makdessi won via unanimous decision.
3. John Makdessi loses to Donald Cerrone via KO
On May 23, 2015 John Makdessi faced Donald Cerrone in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 30 years old with a record of 13-3, and Cerrone was 32 with a record of 27-6. Makdessi was coming off a win and Cerrone was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cerrone stopped Makdessi via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. John Makdessi defeats Jesus Pinedo
On March 23, 2019 John Makdessi faced Jesus Pinedo in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 33 years old with a record of 16-6, and Pinedo was 22 with a record of 16-4-1. Makdessi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Pinedo was on a 7-fight winning streak. Makdessi won via unanimous decision.
5. John Makdessi defeats Daron Cruickshank
On March 16, 2013 John Makdessi faced Daron Cruickshank in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 27 years old with a record of 10-2, and Cruickshank was 27 with a record of 12-2. Makdessi was coming off a win and Cruickshank was on a 6-fight winning streak. Makdessi won via unanimous decision.
6. John Makdessi loses to Francisco Trinaldo via unanimous decision
On March 14, 2020 John Makdessi faced Francisco Trinaldo in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 34 years old with a record of 17-6, and Trinaldo was 41 with a record of 24-7. Makdessi was on a 3-fight winning streak and Trinaldo was coming off a win. Makdessi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Trinaldo.
7. John Makdessi defeats Abel Trujillo
On December 16, 2017 John Makdessi faced Abel Trujillo. Makdessi was 32 years old with a record of 14-6, and Trujillo was 34 with a record of 15-7. Both Makdessi and Trujillo were coming off a loss. Makdessi won via unanimous decision.
8. John Makdessi loses to Nasrat Haqparast via unanimous decision
On September 3, 2022 John Makdessi faced Nasrat Haqparast in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 37 years old with a record of 18-7, and Haqparast was 27 with a record of 13-5. Makdessi was coming off a win, while Haqparast was on a 2-fight losing streak. Makdessi lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Haqparast.
9. John Makdessi defeats Ignacio Bahamondes
On April 10, 2021 John Makdessi faced Ignacio Bahamondes in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 35 years old with a record of 17-7, and Bahamondes was 23 with a record of 11-3. Makdessi was coming off a loss, while Bahamondes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Makdessi won via split decision.
10. John Makdessi loses to Yancy Medeiros via split decision
On December 12, 2015 John Makdessi faced Yancy Medeiros in a lightweight bout. Makdessi was 30 years old with a record of 13-4, and Medeiros was 28 with a record of 11-3. Both Makdessi and Medeiros were coming off a loss. Makdessi lost via split decision. Went the distance with Medeiros.