Best fights of Andre Purlette
Over 17 years as a professional, Andre Purlette has compiled a 40-4 (35) record, including three title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Andre Purlette KOs Jeremy Bates
On October 5, 2001 Andre Purlette fought Jeremy Bates for the vacant WBO-NABO heavyweight title. Purlette was 27 years old with a record of 31-0, and Bates was 27 with a record of 13-1-1. Purlette was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Bates was on a 7-fight winning streak. Purlette stopped Jeremy Bates via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Andre Purlette KOs Faustino Gonzalez
On October 16, 1994 Andre Purlette fought Faustino Gonzalez for the vacant IBF Latino cruiserweight title. Purlette was 20 years old with a record of 7-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purlette was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Purlette stopped Faustino Gonzalez via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Andre Purlette loses to Jeremy Williams via unanimous decision
On June 10, 2003 Andre Purlette faced Jeremy Williams in a heavyweight bout. Purlette was 29 years old with a record of 35-1, and Williams was 30 with a record of 39-4-1. Purlette was on a 3-fight winning streak. Purlette lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Williams.
4. Andre Purlette KOs Ron Guerrero
On August 2, 2003 Andre Purlette faced Ron Guerrero in a heavyweight bout. Purlette was 29 years old with a record of 35-2, and Guerrero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purlette was coming off a loss. Purlette stopped Ron Guerrero via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Andre Purlette KOs Wade Lewis
On March 6, 2003 Andre Purlette faced Wade Lewis in a heavyweight bout. Purlette was 29 years old with a record of 34-1, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purlette was on a 2-fight winning streak. Purlette stopped Wade Lewis via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Andre Purlette KOs Lionel Butler
On September 9, 2003 Andre Purlette faced Lionel Butler in a heavyweight bout. Purlette was 29 years old with a record of 36-2, and Butler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purlette was coming off a win. Purlette stopped Lionel Butler via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Andre Purlette KOs Crawford Grimsley
On September 7, 2002 Andre Purlette fought Crawford Grimsley for the vacant WBC Latino heavyweight title. Purlette was 28 years old with a record of 33-1, and Grimsley was 34 with a record of 22-3-1. Purlette was coming off a win. Purlette stopped Crawford Grimsley via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Andre Purlette KOs Sam Tillman
On July 9, 2005 Andre Purlette faced Sam Tillman in a heavyweight bout. Purlette was 31 years old with a record of 37-2, and Tillman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purlette was on a 2-fight winning streak. Purlette stopped Sam Tillman via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Andre Purlette KOs Louis Gallucci
On June 23, 2000 Andre Purlette faced Louis Gallucci in a cruiserweight bout. Purlette was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Gallucci was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purlette was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Purlette stopped Louis Gallucci via KO in the 1st round.
10. Andre Purlette KOs Joe Lenart
On May 25, 2002 Andre Purlette faced Joe Lenart in a heavyweight bout. Purlette was 28 years old with a record of 32-1, and Lenart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Purlette was coming off a loss. Purlette stopped Joe Lenart via TKO in the 5th round.