Best fights of Billy Irwin
Over 12 years as a professional, Billy Irwin has compiled a 42-6 (30) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Billy Irwin loses to Paul Spadafora via unanimous decision
On December 16, 2000 Billy Irwin fought Paul Spadafora for the IBF lightweight title. Irwin was 32 years old with a record of 34-3, and Spadafora was 25 with a record of 31-0. Irwin was on a 11-fight winning streak and Spadafora was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Irwin lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Spadafora.
2. Billy Irwin KOs Mario Lechowski
On September 14, 2002 Billy Irwin fought Mario Lechowski for the vacant Canadian lightweight title. Irwin was 34 years old with a record of 36-5, and Lechowski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Mario Lechowski via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Billy Irwin KOs Mark Riggs
On July 5, 2003 Billy Irwin faced Mark Riggs in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 35 years old with a record of 40-5, and Riggs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 6-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Mark Riggs via KO in the 1st round.
4. Billy Irwin KOs Richard Howard
On January 17, 2003 Billy Irwin faced Richard Howard in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 34 years old with a record of 38-5, and Howard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Richard Howard via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Billy Irwin KOs Moises Pedroza
On September 23, 2000 Billy Irwin faced Moises Pedroza in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 32 years old with a record of 33-3, and Pedroza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 10-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Moises Pedroza via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Billy Irwin KOs Luis Gustavo Sosa
On April 26, 2003 Billy Irwin faced Luis Gustavo Sosa in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 34 years old with a record of 39-5, and Sosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 5-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Luis Gustavo Sosa via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Billy Irwin KOs Ruben Dario Oliva
On April 26, 2000 Billy Irwin faced Ruben Dario Oliva in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 31 years old with a record of 31-3, and Oliva was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 8-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Ruben Dario Oliva via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Billy Irwin KOs Nedrick Simmons
On June 8, 1994 Billy Irwin fought Nedrick Simmons for the vacant Canada Professional Boxing Council Canadian lightweight title. Irwin was 26 years old with a record of 7-0, and Simmons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Nedrick Simmons via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Billy Irwin KOs Shawn Simmons
On July 20, 1999 Billy Irwin faced Shawn Simmons in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 31 years old with a record of 26-3, and Simmons was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped Shawn Simmons via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Billy Irwin KOs John Lark
On June 4, 1999 Billy Irwin faced John Lark in a lightweight bout. Irwin was 31 years old with a record of 25-3, and Lark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irwin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Irwin stopped John Lark via KO in the 2nd round.