Best fights of Alfredo Evangelista
Over 13 years as a professional, Alfredo Evangelista has compiled a 61-13-4 (41) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Alfredo Evangelista loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On May 16, 1977 Alfredo Evangelista fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Evangelista was 22 years old with a record of 14-1-1, and Ali was 35 with a record of 53-2. Evangelista was coming off a loss, while Ali was on a 12-fight winning streak. Evangelista lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
2. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Jean-Pierre Coopman
On November 26, 1977 Alfredo Evangelista fought Jean-Pierre Coopman for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. Evangelista was 22 years old with a record of 17-2-1, and Coopman was 31 with a record of 31-7-1. Evangelista was on a 3-fight winning streak. Evangelista stopped Jean-Pierre Coopman via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Billy Joiner
On May 27, 1978 Alfredo Evangelista faced Billy Joiner. Evangelista was 23 years old with a record of 19-2-1, and Joiner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evangelista was on a 5-fight winning streak. Evangelista stopped Billy Joiner via KO in the 1st round.
4. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Frank Vega
On March 15, 1986 Alfredo Evangelista faced Frank Vega. Evangelista was 31 years old with a record of 57-9-4, and Vega was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evangelista was coming off a loss. Evangelista stopped Frank Vega via KO in the 1st round.
5. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Henry Patterson in their 2nd fight
On May 9, 1981 Alfredo Evangelista faced Henry Patterson. It was their second meeting. Evangelista was 26 years old with a record of 39-5-3, and Patterson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evangelista was coming off a win. Evangelista stopped Henry Patterson via KO in the 1st round.
6. Alfredo Evangelista loses to Larry Holmes via KO
On November 10, 1978 Alfredo Evangelista fought Larry Holmes for the WBC heavyweight title. Evangelista was 23 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Holmes was 29 with a record of 28-0. Evangelista was on a 9-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Holmes stopped Evangelista via KO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
7. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Jacob Tchanthuing
On August 11, 1978 Alfredo Evangelista faced Jacob Tchanthuing. Evangelista was 23 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Tchanthuing was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evangelista was on a 7-fight winning streak. Evangelista stopped Jacob Tchanthuing via KO in the 8th round.
8. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Joe Maye
On September 9, 1978 Alfredo Evangelista faced Joe Maye. Evangelista was 23 years old with a record of 22-2-1, and Maye was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evangelista was on a 8-fight winning streak. Evangelista stopped Joe Maye via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Tim Miller in their 2nd fight
On April 25, 1986 Alfredo Evangelista faced Tim Miller. It was their second meeting. Evangelista was 31 years old with a record of 58-9-4, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evangelista was coming off a win. Evangelista stopped Tim Miller via KO in the 4th round.
10. Alfredo Evangelista KOs Calvin Langston
On December 1, 1979 Alfredo Evangelista faced Calvin Langston. Evangelista was 24 years old with a record of 30-4-2, and Langston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Evangelista was on a 5-fight winning streak. Evangelista stopped Calvin Langston via TKO in the 3rd round.