Best fights of Leandro Higo
Over 20 years as a professional, Leandro Higo has compiled a 23-8 (16) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Leandro Higo defeats Steven Peterson
On January 13, 2017 Leandro Higo fought Steven Peterson for the vacant LFA bantamweight title. Higo was 27 years old with a record of 16-2, and Peterson was 26 with a record of 14-4. Higo was on a 7-fight winning streak and Peterson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Higo won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Leandro Higo loses to Eduardo Dantas via split decision
On April 14, 2017 Leandro Higo faced Eduardo Dantas in a bantamweight bout. Higo was 28 years old with a record of 17-2, and Dantas was 28 with a record of 19-4. Higo was on a 8-fight winning streak and Dantas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Higo lost via split decision. Went the distance with Dantas.
3. Leandro Higo defeats Darrion Caldwell in their 2nd fight
On May 21, 2021 Leandro Higo faced Darrion Caldwell in a bantamweight bout. It was their second meeting. Higo was 32 years old with a record of 20-5, and Caldwell was 33 with a record of 15-4. Higo was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Caldwell was coming off a loss. Higo won via split decision.