Best fights of Andrew Golota
Over 21 years as a professional, Andrew Golota has compiled a 41-9-1 (33) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Andrew Golota defeats Orlin Norris
On June 16, 2000 Andrew Golota faced Orlin Norris in a heavyweight bout. Golota was 32 years old with a record of 35-4, and Norris was 34 with a record of 50-5. Golota was coming off a win. Golota won via unanimous decision.
2. Andrew Golota draws with Chris Byrd
On April 17, 2004 Andrew Golota fought Chris Byrd for the IBF heavyweight title. Golota was 36 years old with a record of 38-4, and Byrd was 33 with a record of 37-2. Golota was on a 2-fight winning streak and Byrd was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Andrew Golota loses to John Ruiz via unanimous decision
On November 13, 2004 Andrew Golota fought John Ruiz for the WBA heavyweight title. Golota was 36 years old with a record of 38-4-1, and Ruiz was 32 with a record of 40-5-1. Ruiz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Golota lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ruiz.
4. Andrew Golota stops Danell Nicholson
On March 15, 1996 Andrew Golota faced Danell Nicholson. Golota was 28 years old with a record of 27-0, and Nicholson was 28 with a record of 24-1. Golota was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Nicholson was on a 14-fight winning streak. Golota stopped Danell Nicholson via retirement in the 8th round.
5. Andrew Golota loses to Michael Grant via KO
On November 20, 1999 Andrew Golota fought Michael Grant for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Golota was 31 years old with a record of 34-3, and Grant was 27 with a record of 30-0. Golota was on a 6-fight winning streak and Grant was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Grant stopped Golota via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Andrew Golota KOs Kevin McBride
On October 6, 2007 Andrew Golota fought Kevin McBride for the vacant IBF North American heavyweight title. Golota was 39 years old with a record of 39-6-1, and McBride was 34 with a record of 34-5-1. Golota was coming off a win, while McBride was coming off a loss. Golota stopped Kevin McBride via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Andrew Golota KOs Marcus Rhode
On April 22, 2000 Andrew Golota faced Marcus Rhode in a heavyweight bout. Golota was 32 years old with a record of 34-4, and Rhode was 0 with a record of 0-0. Golota was coming off a loss. Golota stopped Marcus Rhode via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Andrew Golota defeats Corey Sanders
On July 21, 1998 Andrew Golota faced Corey Sanders in a heavyweight bout. Golota was 30 years old with a record of 30-3, and Sanders was 23 with a record of 16-5. Both Golota and Sanders were on a 2-fight winning streak. Golota won via unanimous decision.
9. Andrew Golota KOs Quinn Navarre
On June 26, 1999 Andrew Golota faced Quinn Navarre in a heavyweight bout. Golota was 31 years old with a record of 33-3, and Navarre was 0 with a record of 0-0. Golota was on a 5-fight winning streak. Golota stopped Quinn Navarre via TKO in the 6th round.
10. Andrew Golota KOs West Turner in 39 seconds
On August 26, 1995 Andrew Golota faced West Turner. Golota was 27 years old with a record of 24-0, and Turner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Golota was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Golota stopped West Turner via TKO in the 1st round.