Lightweight
This page collects profiles of lightweight fighters, including Islam Makhachev, Gervonta Davis and Paddy Pimblett. Each one covers where the player is from, the teams and competitions in the career, and the key numbers.
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Teofimo Lopez
A factual profile of Teofimo Lopez, from his Brooklyn upbringing and Olympic path to world titles, setbacks and his fighting style.
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Vasiliy Lomachenko
A factual profile of Vasiliy Lomachenko, from Olympic gold and amateur glory to world titles, key fights, style and life outside boxing.
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Ryan Garcia
A factual Ryan Garcia profile: amateur roots, pro rise, Luke Campbell breakthrough, Gervonta Davis loss, Haney no contest and life outside boxing.
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Devin Haney
A factual profile of Devin Haney’s rise from amateur standout to undisputed lightweight champion, including his record, style and key fights.
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Justin Gaethje
From Arizona wrestling to UFC title fights, this Justin Gaethje profile follows his rise, style, key wins, and life outside the cage.
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Dustin Poirier
A chronological look at Dustin Poirier’s career, record, title fights, fighting style, Louisiana roots and life outside the cage.
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Khabib Nurmagomedov
A factual profile of Khabib Nurmagomedov, from Dagestan roots to UFC lightweight champion, 29-0 record, retirement and life after fighting.
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Regian Eersel
A factual profile of Regian Eersel, from Suriname to Amsterdam, tracing his ONE title run, fighting style, record and life outside the ring.
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Paddy Pimblett
A lively profile of Paddy Pimblett, from Huyton and Next Generation MMA Liverpool to Cage Warriors gold, UFC rise and life outside the cage.
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Gervonta Davis
A factual profile of Gervonta Davis, from West Baltimore and Upton Boxing Center to world titles, knockouts, key fights and life outside boxing.