Best fights of Volkan Oezdemir
Over 15 years as a professional, Volkan Oezdemir has compiled a 21-8 (16) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Volkan Oezdemir KOs Alonzo Menifield
On November 22, 2025 Volkan Oezdemir faced Alonzo Menifield in a heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 36 years old with a record of 20-8, and Menifield was 38 with a record of 17-5-1. Oezdemir was coming off a loss, while Menifield was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oezdemir stopped Alonzo Menifield via KO in the 1st round.
2. Volkan Oezdemir defeats Paul Craig
On July 23, 2022 Volkan Oezdemir faced Paul Craig in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 32 years old with a record of 17-6, and Craig was 34 with a record of 16-4-1. Oezdemir was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Craig was on a 4-fight winning streak. Oezdemir won via unanimous decision.
3. Volkan Oezdemir KOs Ilir Latifi
On August 10, 2019 Volkan Oezdemir faced Ilir Latifi in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 29 years old with a record of 15-4, and Latifi was 36 with a record of 14-6. Oezdemir was on a 3-fight losing streak and Latifi was coming off a loss. Oezdemir stopped Ilir Latifi via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Volkan Oezdemir KOs Jimi Manuwa in 42 seconds
On July 29, 2017 Volkan Oezdemir faced Jimi Manuwa in a light heavyweight bout. Oezdemir was 27 years old with a record of 14-1, and Manuwa was 37 with a record of 17-2. Oezdemir was on a 4-fight winning streak and Manuwa was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oezdemir stopped Jimi Manuwa via KO in the 1st round.