Best fights of Vener Galiev
Over 22 years as a professional, Vener Galiev has compiled a 39-16 (26) record, including two title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vener Galiev defeats Mairbek Taisumov
On May 23, 2009 Vener Galiev faced Mairbek Taisumov in a welterweight bout. Galiev was 33 years old with a record of 14-5, and Taisumov was 20 with a record of 5-1. Both Galiev and Taisumov were coming off a win. Galiev won via unanimous decision.
2. Vener Galiev KOs Ian Jones
On May 19, 2011 Vener Galiev faced Ian Jones in a welterweight bout. Galiev was 35 years old with a record of 21-7, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Galiev stopped Ian Jones via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Vener Galiev KOs Ryan Healy
On March 11, 2011 Vener Galiev faced Ryan Healy in a welterweight bout. Galiev was 35 years old with a record of 20-7, and Healy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Galiev stopped Ryan Healy via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Vener Galiev submits Artur Odilbekov
On October 15, 2010 Vener Galiev faced Artur Odilbekov in a welterweight bout. Galiev was 35 years old with a record of 17-6, and Odilbekov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was on a 2-fight winning streak. Galiev submitted Artur Odilbekov via Armbar in the 1st round.
5. Vener Galiev KOs Marcio Andrade
On December 3, 2016 Vener Galiev faced Marcio Andrade in a lightweight bout. Galiev was 41 years old with a record of 28-10, and Andrade was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was coming off a loss. Galiev stopped Marcio Andrade via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Vener Galiev KOs Nikolay Gaponov
On December 16, 2017 Vener Galiev faced Nikolay Gaponov in a lightweight bout. Galiev was 42 years old with a record of 29-11, and Gaponov was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was coming off a loss. Galiev stopped Nikolay Gaponov via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Vener Galiev KOs Akun Almaz
On November 29, 2008 Vener Galiev faced Akun Almaz in a middleweight bout. Galiev was 33 years old with a record of 12-3, and Almaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was on a 5-fight winning streak. Galiev stopped Akun Almaz via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Vener Galiev KOs Fábio Ferrari in 27 seconds
On May 24, 2019 Vener Galiev faced Fábio Ferrari in a lightweight bout. Galiev was 43 years old with a record of 30-12, and Ferrari was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was coming off a loss. Galiev stopped Fábio Ferrari via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Vener Galiev KOs Jaroslav Poborský
On May 15, 2008 Vener Galiev faced Jaroslav Poborský in a welterweight bout. Galiev was 32 years old with a record of 10-3, and Poborský was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was on a 3-fight winning streak. Galiev stopped Jaroslav Poborský via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Vener Galiev KOs Sergei Kotin
On December 20, 2004 Vener Galiev faced Sergei Kotin in a middleweight bout. Galiev was 29 years old with a record of 3-0, and Kotin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Galiev was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Galiev stopped Sergei Kotin via TKO in the 1st round.