Best fights of Adolpho Washington
Over 27 years as a professional, Adolpho Washington has compiled a 31-10-2 (17) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Adolpho Washington KOs Iran Barkley
On October 20, 1993 Adolpho Washington faced Iran Barkley in a light heavyweight bout. Washington was 26 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Barkley was 33 with a record of 31-8. Washington was on a 2-fight winning streak and Barkley was coming off a win. Washington stopped Iran Barkley via TKO in the 6th round.
2. Adolpho Washington loses to Virgil Hill via technical decision
On February 20, 1993 Adolpho Washington fought Virgil Hill for the WBA light heavyweight title. Washington was 25 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Hill was 29 with a record of 33-1. Washington was on a 7-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 3-fight winning streak. Washington lost via technical decision. Failed to capture the title.
3. Adolpho Washington loses to James Toney via KO
On July 30, 1999 Adolpho Washington faced James Toney in a cruiserweight bout. Washington was 31 years old with a record of 27-7-2, and Toney was 30 with a record of 56-4-2. Washington was coming off a loss, while Toney was on a 2-fight winning streak. Toney stopped Washington via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
4. Adolpho Washington defeats Torsten May
On August 31, 1996 Adolpho Washington fought Torsten May for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title. Washington was 28 years old with a record of 25-3-2, and May was 0 with a record of 0-0. Washington was coming off a win. Washington won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Adolpho Washington loses to Vassiliy Jirov via unanimous decision
On July 20, 2001 Adolpho Washington faced Vassiliy Jirov in a cruiserweight bout. Washington was 33 years old with a record of 30-8-2, and Jirov was 27 with a record of 28-0. Washington was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jirov was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Washington lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Jirov.
6. Adolpho Washington loses to Orlin Norris via unanimous decision
On March 17, 1995 Adolpho Washington fought Orlin Norris for the WBA cruiserweight title. Washington was 27 years old with a record of 24-2-2, and Norris was 29 with a record of 42-3. Washington was coming off a win and Norris was on a 13-fight winning streak. Washington lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Norris.
7. Adolpho Washington loses to Orlin Norris in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 22, 1998 Adolpho Washington fought Orlin Norris for the vacant IBA super cruiserweight title. It was their second meeting. Washington was 30 years old with a record of 26-5-2, and Norris was 32 with a record of 47-5. Washington was on a 2-fight losing streak and Norris was coming off a loss. Washington lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Norris.
8. Adolpho Washington KOs Mike Brooks
On August 29, 1992 Adolpho Washington faced Mike Brooks. Washington was 24 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Brooks was 0 with a record of 0-0. Washington was on a 5-fight winning streak. Washington stopped Mike Brooks via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Adolpho Washington KOs Richard Mincy
On August 7, 1992 Adolpho Washington faced Richard Mincy. Washington was 24 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Mincy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Washington was on a 4-fight winning streak. Washington stopped Richard Mincy via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Adolpho Washington KOs Tony Brown
On October 26, 1991 Adolpho Washington faced Tony Brown. Washington was 24 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Washington was on a 3-fight winning streak. Washington stopped Tony Brown via KO in the 1st round.