Best fights of Axel Schulz
Over 16 years as a professional, Axel Schulz has compiled a 26-5-1 (11) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Axel Schulz loses to Michael Moorer via split decision
On June 22, 1996 Axel Schulz fought Michael Moorer for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Schulz was 27 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Moorer was 28 with a record of 36-1. Moorer was coming off a win. Schulz lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Moorer.
2. Axel Schulz defeats José Ribalta
On December 7, 1996 Axel Schulz faced José Ribalta in a heavyweight bout. Schulz was 28 years old with a record of 21-3-1, and Ribalta was 33 with a record of 38-12-1. Schulz was coming off a loss, while Ribalta was on a 5-fight winning streak. Schulz won via unanimous decision.
3. Axel Schulz KOs Kevin McBride
On August 30, 1997 Axel Schulz faced Kevin McBride in a heavyweight bout. Schulz was 28 years old with a record of 23-3-1, and McBride was 24 with a record of 21-1-1. Both Schulz and McBride were on a 2-fight winning streak. Schulz stopped Kevin McBride via TKO in the 9th round.
4. Axel Schulz loses to George Foreman via majority decision
On April 22, 1995 Axel Schulz fought George Foreman for the IBF and lineal heavyweight titles. Schulz was 26 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Foreman was 46 with a record of 73-4. Schulz was on a 6-fight winning streak and Foreman was coming off a win. Schulz lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Foreman.
5. Axel Schulz defeats Julius Francis
On February 28, 1998 Axel Schulz faced Julius Francis in a heavyweight bout. Schulz was 29 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Francis was 33 with a record of 18-5. Schulz was on a 3-fight winning streak and Francis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Schulz won via unanimous decision.
6. Axel Schulz KOs Al Evans
On May 7, 1994 Axel Schulz faced Al Evans. Schulz was 25 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Evans was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schulz was on a 2-fight winning streak. Schulz stopped Al Evans via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Axel Schulz KOs Gary McCrory
On March 6, 1992 Axel Schulz faced Gary McCrory. Schulz was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and McCrory was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schulz was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Schulz stopped Gary McCrory via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Axel Schulz KOs Ricardo Spain
On January 28, 1992 Axel Schulz faced Ricardo Spain. Schulz was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Spain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schulz was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Schulz stopped Ricardo Spain via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Axel Schulz KOs Steve Gee
On September 13, 1991 Axel Schulz faced Steve Gee. Schulz was 22 years old with a record of 7-0, and Gee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schulz was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Schulz stopped Steve Gee via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Axel Schulz KOs Jens Ploesser
On November 16, 1990 Axel Schulz faced Jens Ploesser. Schulz was 22 years old with a record of 1-0, and Ploesser was 0 with a record of 0-0. Schulz was coming off a win. Schulz stopped Jens Ploesser via TKO in the 1st round.