Best fights of Buddy McGirt
Over 15 years as a professional, Buddy McGirt has compiled a 73-6-1 (48) record, including eleven title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Buddy McGirt defeats Simon Brown
On November 29, 1991 Buddy McGirt fought Simon Brown for the WBC and lineal welterweight titles. McGirt was 27 years old with a record of 54-2-1, and Brown was 28 with a record of 34-1. McGirt was on a 16-fight winning streak and Brown was on a 13-fight winning streak. McGirt won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Buddy McGirt loses to Pernell Whitaker via unanimous decision
On March 6, 1993 Buddy McGirt defended his WBC welterweight title against Pernell Whitaker. McGirt was 29 years old with a record of 59-2-1, and Whitaker was 29 with a record of 31-1. McGirt was on a 21-fight winning streak and Whitaker was on a 16-fight winning streak. McGirt lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.
3. Buddy McGirt loses to Pernell Whitaker in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On October 1, 1994 Buddy McGirt fought Pernell Whitaker for the WBC welterweight title. It was their second meeting. McGirt was 30 years old with a record of 64-3-1, and Whitaker was 30 with a record of 33-1-1. McGirt was on a 5-fight winning streak and Whitaker was coming off a win. McGirt lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.
4. Buddy McGirt KOs Howard Davis Jr.
On July 31, 1988 Buddy McGirt defended his IBF super lightweight title against Howard Davis Jr.. McGirt was 24 years old with a record of 37-1-1, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGirt was on a 9-fight winning streak. McGirt stopped Howard Davis Jr. via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Buddy McGirt defeats Livingstone Bramble
On April 9, 1994 Buddy McGirt faced Livingstone Bramble in a super lightweight bout. McGirt was 30 years old with a record of 61-3-1, and Bramble was 33 with a record of 36-12-3. Both McGirt and Bramble were on a 2-fight winning streak. McGirt won via unanimous decision.
6. Buddy McGirt KOs Frankie Warren in their 2nd fight
On February 14, 1988 Buddy McGirt fought Frankie Warren for the vacant IBF super lightweight title. It was their second meeting. McGirt was 24 years old with a record of 36-1-1, and Warren was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGirt was on a 8-fight winning streak. McGirt stopped Frankie Warren via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Buddy McGirt KOs Israel Figueroa
On May 10, 1996 Buddy McGirt faced Israel Figueroa. McGirt was 32 years old with a record of 67-5-1, and Figueroa was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGirt was coming off a loss. McGirt stopped Israel Figueroa via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Buddy McGirt KOs Joe Gatti
On May 7, 1995 Buddy McGirt faced Joe Gatti. McGirt was 31 years old with a record of 65-4-1, and Gatti was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGirt was coming off a win. McGirt stopped Joe Gatti via TKO in the 5th round.
9. Buddy McGirt KOs John Stewart
On July 18, 1995 Buddy McGirt faced John Stewart. McGirt was 31 years old with a record of 66-4-1, and Stewart was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGirt was on a 2-fight winning streak. McGirt stopped John Stewart via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Buddy McGirt defeats Patrizio Oliva
On June 25, 1992 Buddy McGirt defended his WBC welterweight title against Patrizio Oliva. McGirt was 28 years old with a record of 56-2-1, and Oliva was 0 with a record of 0-0. McGirt was on a 18-fight winning streak. McGirt won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.