Best fights of Muslim Salikhov
Over 15 years as a professional, Muslim Salikhov has compiled a 22-7 (17) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Muslim Salikhov defeats Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos
On July 12, 2020 Muslim Salikhov faced Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 36 years old with a record of 16-2, and Santos was 33 with a record of 22-6. Salikhov was on a 3-fight winning streak and Santos was coming off a win. Salikhov won via split decision.
2. Muslim Salikhov defeats Francisco Trinaldo
On June 5, 2021 Muslim Salikhov faced Francisco Trinaldo in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 36 years old with a record of 17-2, and Trinaldo was 42 with a record of 26-7. Salikhov was on a 4-fight winning streak and Trinaldo was on a 3-fight winning streak. Salikhov won via unanimous decision.
3. Muslim Salikhov loses to Ignacio Bahamondes via unanimous decision
On September 12, 2026 Muslim Salikhov faced Ignacio Bahamondes in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 42 years old with a record of 22-6, and Bahamondes was 29 with a record of 17-7. Salikhov was coming off a loss and Bahamondes was on a 2-fight losing streak. Salikhov lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bahamondes.
4. Muslim Salikhov defeats Laureano Staropoli
On October 26, 2019 Muslim Salikhov faced Laureano Staropoli in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 35 years old with a record of 15-2, and Staropoli was 26 with a record of 9-1. Salikhov was on a 2-fight winning streak and Staropoli was on a 7-fight winning streak. Salikhov won via unanimous decision.
5. Muslim Salikhov KOs Melvin Guillard
On June 1, 2017 Muslim Salikhov faced Melvin Guillard in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 32 years old with a record of 12-1, and Guillard was 34 with a record of 32-17-2. Salikhov was on a 10-fight winning streak, while Guillard was coming off a loss. Salikhov stopped Melvin Guillard via KO in the 1st round.
6. Muslim Salikhov KOs Carlos Leal Miranda in 42 seconds
On July 26, 2025 Muslim Salikhov faced Carlos Leal Miranda in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 41 years old with a record of 21-5, and Miranda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Salikhov was on a 2-fight winning streak. Salikhov stopped Carlos Leal Miranda via KO in the 1st round.
7. Muslim Salikhov loses to Nicolas Dalby via unanimous decision
On June 17, 2023 Muslim Salikhov faced Nicolas Dalby in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 39 years old with a record of 19-3, and Dalby was 38 with a record of 21-4-1. Salikhov was coming off a win and Dalby was on a 2-fight winning streak. Salikhov lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dalby.
8. Muslim Salikhov KOs Nordine Taleb
On September 7, 2019 Muslim Salikhov faced Nordine Taleb in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 35 years old with a record of 14-2, and Taleb was 38 with a record of 15-6. Both Salikhov and Taleb were coming off a win. Salikhov stopped Nordine Taleb via KO in the 1st round.
9. Muslim Salikhov loses to Li Jingliang via KO
On July 16, 2022 Muslim Salikhov faced Li Jingliang in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 38 years old with a record of 18-2, and Jingliang was 34 with a record of 18-7. Salikhov was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Jingliang was coming off a loss. Jingliang stopped Salikhov via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Muslim Salikhov KOs Ricky Rainey
On April 14, 2018 Muslim Salikhov faced Ricky Rainey in a welterweight bout. Salikhov was 33 years old with a record of 13-2, and Rainey was 34 with a record of 13-4. Salikhov was coming off a loss, while Rainey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Salikhov stopped Ricky Rainey via KO in the 2nd round.