Best fights of Brian Magee
Over 13 years as a professional, Brian Magee has compiled a 36-5-1 (25) record, including 20 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Brian Magee KOs Rudy Markussen
On February 18, 2012 Brian Magee defended his WBA interim super middleweight title against Rudy Markussen. Magee was 36 years old with a record of 35-4-1, and Markussen was 34 with a record of 37-2. Magee was coming off a win and Markussen was on a 4-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Rudy Markussen via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
2. Brian Magee KOs Mads Larsen
On January 30, 2010 Brian Magee fought Mads Larsen for the vacant European and EBU (European) super middleweight titles. Magee was 34 years old with a record of 32-3-1, and Larsen was 36 with a record of 51-2. Magee was on a 4-fight winning streak and Larsen was on a 7-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Mads Larsen via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Brian Magee KOs Omar Eduardo Gonzalez
On October 4, 2003 Brian Magee defended his IBO super middleweight title against Omar Eduardo Gonzalez. Magee was 28 years old with a record of 19-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Omar Eduardo Gonzalez via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Brian Magee KOs Ramon Arturo Britez
On December 10, 2001 Brian Magee fought Ramon Arturo Britez for the vacant IBO super middleweight title. Magee was 26 years old with a record of 13-0, and Britez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Ramon Arturo Britez via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Brian Magee KOs Mpush Makambi
On June 15, 2002 Brian Magee defended his IBO super middleweight title against Mpush Makambi. Magee was 27 years old with a record of 15-0, and Makambi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Mpush Makambi via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
6. Brian Magee KOs Andre Thysse
On June 21, 2003 Brian Magee defended his IBO super middleweight title against Andre Thysse. Magee was 28 years old with a record of 18-0, and Thysse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Andre Thysse via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
7. Brian Magee loses to Lucian Bute via KO
On March 19, 2011 Brian Magee fought Lucian Bute for the IBF super middleweight title. Magee was 35 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Bute was 31 with a record of 27-0. Magee was on a 6-fight winning streak and Bute was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Bute stopped Magee via TKO in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
8. Brian Magee defeats Jaime Barboza
On July 30, 2011 Brian Magee fought Jaime Barboza for the vacant WBA interim super middleweight title. Magee was 36 years old with a record of 34-4-1, and Barboza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was coming off a loss. Magee won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Brian Magee defeats Jerry Elliot
On April 17, 2004 Brian Magee defended his IBO super middleweight title against Jerry Elliot. Magee was 28 years old with a record of 21-0, and Elliot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Magee won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Brian Magee loses to Robin Reid via unanimous decision
On June 26, 2004 Brian Magee defended his IBO super middleweight title against Robin Reid. Magee was 29 years old with a record of 22-0, and Reid was 33 with a record of 36-4-1. Magee was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak, while Reid was coming off a loss. Magee lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Reid.