Best of Buddy McGirt: Top 10 Fights
Buddy McGirt had 80 fights with 48 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Simon Brown, Howard Davis Jr., Pernell Whitaker, Patrizio Oliva, and Delfino Marin. The following are McGirt's top 10 fights.
Buddy McGirt defeats Simon Brown
On Buddy McGirt defeated Jamaican boxer Simon Brown via 12 round unanimous decision. McGirt was 27 years old with a record of 55-2-1 (43 KOs). Brown was 28 years old with a record of 34-1 (26 KOs). McGirt won the WBC welterweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of McGirt's fights.
Buddy McGirt defeats Howard Davis Jr.
On Buddy McGirt defeated Howard Davis Jr. via 1st round KO. McGirt was 24 years old with a record of 38-1-1 (33 KOs). McGirt successfully defended his IBF super-lightweight title. This fight is the second best performance in McGirt's career.
Buddy McGirt loses to Pernell Whitaker
On Buddy McGirt lost to Pernell Whitaker via 12 round unanimous decision. McGirt was 29 years old with a record of 59-3-1 (44 KOs). Whitaker was 29 years old with a record of 31-1 (15 KOs). McGirt lost his WBC welterweight title. Despite the loss, McGirt put on a good fight.
Buddy McGirt loses to Pernell Whitaker in their 2nd fight
On Buddy McGirt lost to Pernell Whitaker in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. McGirt was 30 years old with a record of 64-4-1 (44 KOs). Whitaker was 30 years old with a record of 33-1-1 (15 KOs). Despite the loss, McGirt put on a good fight.
Buddy McGirt defeats Patrizio Oliva
On Buddy McGirt defeated Patrizio Oliva via 12 round unanimous decision. McGirt was 28 years old with a record of 57-2-1 (44 KOs). McGirt successfully defended his WBC welterweight title.
Buddy McGirt defeats Delfino Marin
On Buddy McGirt defeated Delfino Marin via 7th round TKO. McGirt was 28 years old with a record of 56-2-1 (44 KOs).
Buddy McGirt defeats Genaro Léon
On Buddy McGirt defeated Genaro Léon via 12 round unanimous decision. McGirt was 28 years old with a record of 59-2-1 (44 KOs). McGirt successfully defended his WBC welterweight title.
Buddy McGirt defeats Joe Gatti
On Buddy McGirt defeated Joe Gatti via 5th round TKO. McGirt was 31 years old with a record of 66-4-1 (45 KOs).
Buddy McGirt loses to Meldrick Taylor
On Buddy McGirt lost to Meldrick Taylor via 12th round TKO. McGirt was 24 years old with a record of 38-2-1 (33 KOs). Taylor was 21 years old with an undefeated record of 19-0-1 (10 KOs). McGirt lost his IBF super-lightweight title. Despite the loss, McGirt put on a good fight till it lasted.
Buddy McGirt defeats Frankie Warren
On Buddy McGirt defeated Frankie Warren in the rematch via 12th round TKO. McGirt was 24 years old with a record of 37-1-1 (32 KOs). McGirt won the vacant IBF super-lightweight title — his first world title.