Best fights of Brian London
Over 15 years as a professional, Brian London compiled a 37-20-1 (26) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Brian London defeats Zora Folley
On November 13, 1967 Brian London faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. London was 33 years old with a record of 36-15, and Folley was 36 with a record of 76-8-4. London was coming off a win and Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak. London won via points decision.
2. Brian London loses to Ingemar Johansson via points decision
On April 21, 1963 Brian London faced Ingemar Johansson in a heavyweight bout. London was 28 years old with a record of 28-9, and Johansson was 30 with a record of 25-2. Both London and Johansson were on a 3-fight winning streak. London lost via points decision. Went the distance with Johansson.
3. Brian London loses to Floyd Patterson via KO
On May 1, 1959 Brian London fought Floyd Patterson for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. London was 24 years old with a record of 22-4, and Patterson was 24 with a record of 34-1. London was coming off a loss, while Patterson was on a 21-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped London via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title.
4. Brian London KOs Joe Erskine
On June 3, 1958 Brian London fought Joe Erskine for the vacant British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. London was 23 years old with a record of 20-3, and Erskine was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a loss. London stopped Joe Erskine via KO in the 8th round. Won the vacant titles.
5. Brian London KOs Roger Rischer in 50 seconds
On September 20, 1965 Brian London faced Roger Rischer. London was 31 years old with a record of 33-12, and Rischer was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 3-fight winning streak. London stopped Roger Rischer via KO in the 1st round.
6. Brian London KOs Chip Johnson
On December 15, 1964 Brian London faced Chip Johnson. London was 30 years old with a record of 30-12, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 2-fight losing streak. London stopped Chip Johnson via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Brian London KOs Willy Schagen
On May 27, 1957 Brian London faced Willy Schagen. London was 22 years old with a record of 16-2, and Schagen was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a win. London stopped Willy Schagen via KO in the 1st round.
8. Brian London KOs Bill Nielsen
On December 2, 1963 Brian London faced Bill Nielsen. London was 29 years old with a record of 29-10, and Nielsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a win. London stopped Bill Nielsen via KO in the 4th round.
9. Brian London KOs Robert Duquesne
On March 5, 1957 Brian London faced Robert Duquesne. London was 22 years old with a record of 15-2, and Duquesne was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was coming off a loss. London stopped Robert Duquesne via KO in the 1st round.
10. Brian London KOs Peter Bates
On July 1, 1957 Brian London faced Peter Bates. London was 23 years old with a record of 17-2, and Bates was 0 with a record of 0-0. London was on a 2-fight winning streak. London stopped Peter Bates via KO in the 2nd round.