Best fights of Bud Taylor
Over 11 years as a professional, Bud Taylor compiled a 115-33-16 (37) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Bud Taylor defeats Jimmy McLarnin in their 3rd fight
On January 12, 1926 Bud Taylor faced Jimmy McLarnin in a flyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Taylor was 22 years old with a record of 71-15-11, and McLarnin was 18 with a record of 25-1-2. Taylor was coming off a loss, while McLarnin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Taylor won via points decision.
2. Bud Taylor defeats Tony Canzoneri in their 2nd fight
On June 24, 1927 Bud Taylor fought Tony Canzoneri for the vacant NBA and NBA bantamweight titles. It was their second meeting. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 91-16-13, and Canzoneri was 18 with a record of 36-1-6. Taylor was on a 4-fight winning streak and Canzoneri was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. Bud Taylor draws with Tony Canzoneri
On March 26, 1927 Bud Taylor fought Tony Canzoneri for the vacant NBA bantamweight title. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 87-16-12, and Canzoneri was 18 with a record of 34-1-4. Both Taylor and Canzoneri were on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
4. Bud Taylor defeats Jimmy McLarnin
On June 2, 1925 Bud Taylor faced Jimmy McLarnin in a flyweight bout. Taylor was 21 years old with a record of 64-13-11, and McLarnin was 17 with a record of 22-0-2. Taylor was on a 5-fight winning streak and McLarnin was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Taylor won via points decision.
5. Bud Taylor KOs Midget Smith in their 3rd fight
On September 1, 1927 Bud Taylor faced Midget Smith. It was their third meeting. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 92-16-13, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 5-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Midget Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Bud Taylor KOs Phil Zwick
On January 24, 1928 Bud Taylor faced Phil Zwick. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 95-18-13, and Zwick was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a win. Taylor stopped Phil Zwick via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Bud Taylor KOs Tommy Murray in their 2nd fight
On April 16, 1929 Bud Taylor faced Tommy Murray. It was their second meeting. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 104-24-13, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Tommy Murray via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Bud Taylor KOs Young Montreal
On November 6, 1926 Bud Taylor faced Young Montreal. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 83-15-12, and Montreal was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 4-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Young Montreal via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Bud Taylor KOs Bobby Hughes
On June 10, 1927 Bud Taylor faced Bobby Hughes. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 90-16-13, and Hughes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 3-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Bobby Hughes via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Bud Taylor KOs Jackie Johnston
On June 3, 1930 Bud Taylor faced Jackie Johnston. Taylor was 26 years old with a record of 109-27-15, and Johnston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Jackie Johnston via KO in the 2nd round.