Best fights of Roosevelt Roberts
Over 8 years as a professional, Roosevelt Roberts has compiled a 12-5 (9) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Roosevelt Roberts defeats Alexander Yakovlev
On November 9, 2019 Roosevelt Roberts faced Alexander Yakovlev in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 25 years old with a record of 8-1, and Yakovlev was 35 with a record of 25-9-1. Roberts was coming off a loss, while Yakovlev was coming off a win. Roberts won via unanimous decision.
2. Roosevelt Roberts KOs Darren Smith Jr. in 32 seconds
On December 10, 2021 Roosevelt Roberts fought Darren Smith Jr. for the vacant LOXF welterweight title. Roberts was 27 years old with a record of 10-3, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roberts was coming off a loss. Roberts stopped Darren Smith Jr. via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Roosevelt Roberts loses to Ľudovít Klein via unanimous decision
On September 28, 2024 Roosevelt Roberts faced Ľudovít Klein in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 30 years old with a record of 12-4, and Klein was 29 with a record of 22-4-1. Roberts was coming off a loss, while Klein was on a 3-fight winning streak. Roberts lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Klein.
4. Roosevelt Roberts submits Brok Weaver
On May 30, 2020 Roosevelt Roberts faced Brok Weaver in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 26 years old with a record of 9-1, and Weaver was 28 with a record of 15-4. Roberts was coming off a win and Weaver was on a 8-fight winning streak. Roberts submitted Brok Weaver via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.
5. Roosevelt Roberts submits Darrell Horcher
On November 30, 2018 Roosevelt Roberts faced Darrell Horcher in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Horcher was 31 with a record of 13-3. Roberts was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak, while Horcher was coming off a loss. Roberts submitted Darrell Horcher via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
6. Roosevelt Roberts KOs Tommy Aaron
On January 20, 2018 Roosevelt Roberts faced Tommy Aaron in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Aaron was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roberts was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Roberts stopped Tommy Aaron via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Roosevelt Roberts submits Dominic Clark
On June 17, 2017 Roosevelt Roberts faced Dominic Clark in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roberts was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Roberts submitted Dominic Clark via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
8. Roosevelt Roberts KOs Andrew Kauppila in 23 seconds
On May 6, 2017 Roosevelt Roberts faced Andrew Kauppila in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 23 years old with a record of 1-0, and Kauppila was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roberts was coming off a win. Roberts stopped Andrew Kauppila via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Roosevelt Roberts submits Michael Thomas
On October 22, 2016 Roosevelt Roberts faced Michael Thomas in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 22 years old with a record of 0-0, and Thomas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roberts submitted Michael Thomas via guillotine choke in the 1st round.
10. Roosevelt Roberts submits Garrett Gross
On July 31, 2018 Roosevelt Roberts faced Garrett Gross in a lightweight bout. Roberts was 24 years old with a record of 5-0, and Gross was 0 with a record of 0-0. Roberts was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Roberts submitted Garrett Gross via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.