Best fights of Al Cole
Over 22 years as a professional, Al Cole has compiled a 35-16-3 (16) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Al Cole defeats Nate Miller in their 2nd fight
On July 23, 1994 Al Cole defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Nate Miller. It was their second meeting. Cole was 30 years old with a record of 24-1, and Miller was 30 with a record of 23-3. Cole was on a 9-fight winning streak and Miller was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cole won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Al Cole draws with Kirk Johnson
On December 8, 1998 Al Cole faced Kirk Johnson. Cole was 34 years old with a record of 30-3, and Johnson was 26 with a record of 26-0. Cole was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
3. Al Cole KOs Vincent Boulware
On November 17, 1993 Al Cole defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Vincent Boulware. Cole was 29 years old with a record of 23-1, and Boulware was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cole was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cole stopped Vincent Boulware via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Al Cole draws with Jeremy Williams
On January 30, 2003 Al Cole faced Jeremy Williams in a heavyweight bout. Cole was 38 years old with a record of 32-11-2, and Williams was 30 with a record of 39-4. Cole was coming off a loss, while Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
5. Al Cole defeats Uriah Grant in their 2nd fight
On June 24, 1995 Al Cole defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Uriah Grant. It was their second meeting. Cole was 31 years old with a record of 26-1, and Grant was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cole was on a 11-fight winning streak. Cole won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Al Cole defeats Glenn McCrory
On July 16, 1993 Al Cole defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Glenn McCrory. Cole was 29 years old with a record of 22-1, and McCrory was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cole was on a 7-fight winning streak. Cole won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Al Cole defeats Uriah Grant
On February 28, 1993 Al Cole defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Uriah Grant. Cole was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Grant was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cole was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cole won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Al Cole defeats James Warring
On July 30, 1992 Al Cole fought James Warring for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title. Cole was 28 years old with a record of 20-1, and Warring was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cole was on a 5-fight winning streak. Cole won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Al Cole loses to Tim Witherspoon via unanimous decision
On January 12, 1996 Al Cole faced Tim Witherspoon in a heavyweight bout. Cole was 31 years old with a record of 27-1, and Witherspoon was 38 with a record of 43-4. Cole was on a 12-fight winning streak and Witherspoon was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cole lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Witherspoon.
10. Al Cole loses to Hasim Rahman via unanimous decision
On March 11, 2004 Al Cole faced Hasim Rahman in a heavyweight bout. Cole was 39 years old with a record of 34-12-3, and Rahman was 31 with a record of 35-5-1. Both Cole and Rahman were coming off a loss. Cole lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rahman.