Best fights of Bud Taylor
Over 11 years as a professional, Bud Taylor has compiled a 117-33-16 (38) record, including two title fights across five weight classes. 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 featherweight 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 draws with Tony Canzoneri
On March 26, 1927 Bud Taylor fought Tony Canzoneri for the vacant NBA and National Boxing Association (1921-1962) World bantamweight titles. 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 unanimous decision.
3. Bud Taylor defeats Tony Canzoneri in their 2nd fight
On June 24, 1927 Bud Taylor fought Tony Canzoneri for the vacant NBA, National Boxing Association (1921-1962) World, and NBA bantamweight titles. It was their second meeting. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 92-16-13, and Canzoneri was 18 with a record of 36-1-6. Taylor was on a 5-fight winning streak and Canzoneri was on a 2-fight winning streak. Taylor won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
4. Bud Taylor KOs Midget Smith in their 3rd fight
On September 1, 1927 Bud Taylor faced Midget Smith in a featherweight bout. It was their third meeting. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 93-16-13, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 6-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Midget Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Bud Taylor KOs Phil Zwick
On January 24, 1928 Bud Taylor faced Phil Zwick in a featherweight bout. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 96-18-13, 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.
6. Bud Taylor KOs Tommy Murray in their 2nd fight
On April 16, 1929 Bud Taylor faced Tommy Murray in a super featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 105-24-13, 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.
7. Bud Taylor KOs Jackie Johnston
On June 3, 1930 Bud Taylor faced Jackie Johnston in a super featherweight bout. Taylor was 26 years old with a record of 110-27-15, 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.
8. Bud Taylor KOs Bobby Dempsey
On January 31, 1929 Bud Taylor faced Bobby Dempsey in a featherweight bout. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 103-21-13, and Dempsey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a win. Taylor stopped Bobby Dempsey via KO in the 4th round.
9. Bud Taylor KOs Young Montreal
On November 6, 1926 Bud Taylor faced Young Montreal in a featherweight bout. 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.
10. Bud Taylor KOs Bobby Hughes
On June 10, 1927 Bud Taylor faced Bobby Hughes in a featherweight bout. Taylor was 23 years old with a record of 91-16-13, and Hughes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 4-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Bobby Hughes via KO in the 2nd round.