Best fights of Aaron Pryor
Over 14 years as a professional, Aaron Pryor compiled a 39-1 (35) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Aaron Pryor KOs Alexis Argüello
On November 12, 1982 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Alexis Argüello. Pryor was 27 years old with a record of 31-0, and Argüello was 30 with a record of 72-5. Pryor was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 16-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Alexis Argüello via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the titles.
2. Aaron Pryor KOs Alexis Argüello in their 2nd fight
On September 9, 1983 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Alexis Argüello. It was their second meeting. Pryor was 27 years old with a record of 33-0, and Argüello was 31 with a record of 74-6. Pryor was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 2-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Alexis Argüello via KO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
3. Aaron Pryor KOs Antonio Cervantes
On August 2, 1980 Aaron Pryor fought Antonio Cervantes for the WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles. Pryor was 24 years old with a record of 24-0, and Cervantes was 34 with a record of 63-10-1. Pryor was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Cervantes was on a 13-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Antonio Cervantes via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
4. Aaron Pryor KOs Kim Sang-hyun
On April 2, 1983 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Kim Sang-hyun. Pryor was 27 years old with a record of 32-0, and Sang-hyun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pryor was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Kim Sang-hyun via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
5. Aaron Pryor KOs Lennox Blackmoore
On June 27, 1981 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Lennox Blackmoore. Pryor was 25 years old with a record of 27-0, and Blackmoore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pryor was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Lennox Blackmoore via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
6. Aaron Pryor KOs Gaétan Hart
On November 22, 1980 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Gaétan Hart. Pryor was 25 years old with a record of 26-0, and Hart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pryor was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Gaétan Hart via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
7. Aaron Pryor KOs Akio Kameda
On July 4, 1982 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Akio Kameda. Pryor was 26 years old with a record of 30-0, and Kameda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pryor was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Akio Kameda via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
8. Aaron Pryor KOs Dujuan Johnson
On November 14, 1981 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Dujuan Johnson. Pryor was 26 years old with a record of 28-0, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pryor was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Dujuan Johnson via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the titles.
9. Aaron Pryor KOs Miguel Montilla
On March 21, 1982 Aaron Pryor defended his WBA and The Ring super lightweight titles against Miguel Montilla. Pryor was 26 years old with a record of 29-0, and Montilla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pryor was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Pryor stopped Miguel Montilla via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
10. Aaron Pryor defeats Nick Furlano
On June 22, 1984 Aaron Pryor defended his IBF super lightweight title against Nick Furlano. Pryor was 28 years old with a record of 34-0, and Furlano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Pryor was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak. Pryor won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.