Best fights of Carl Daniels
Over 21 years as a professional, Carl Daniels has compiled a 50-18-1 (32) record, including 13 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carl Daniels loses to Bernard Hopkins via KO
On February 2, 2002 Carl Daniels fought Bernard Hopkins for the undisputed middleweight title. Daniels was 31 years old with a record of 47-3-1, and Hopkins was 37 with a record of 40-2-1. Daniels was on a 5-fight winning streak and Hopkins was on a 6-fight winning streak. Hopkins stopped Daniels via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
2. Carl Daniels defeats Julio César Green
On June 16, 1995 Carl Daniels fought Julio César Green for the vacant WBA super welterweight title. Daniels was 24 years old with a record of 34-1, and Green was 28 with a record of 19-1. Daniels was on a 8-fight winning streak and Green was on a 15-fight winning streak. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
3. Carl Daniels loses to Terry Norris via KO
On February 22, 1992 Carl Daniels fought Terry Norris for the WBC super welterweight title. Daniels was 21 years old with a record of 26-0, and Norris was 24 with a record of 29-3. Daniels was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Norris was on a 9-fight winning streak. Norris stopped Daniels via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
4. Carl Daniels KOs Floyd Williams
On October 15, 1998 Carl Daniels defended his IBF-USBA super welterweight title against Floyd Williams. Daniels was 28 years old with a record of 41-3, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 3-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Floyd Williams via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Carl Daniels KOs Rico Cason
On March 13, 2004 Carl Daniels faced Rico Cason. Daniels was 33 years old with a record of 48-4-1, and Cason was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was coming off a win. Daniels stopped Rico Cason via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Carl Daniels KOs James Mason in their 2nd fight
On January 11, 1997 Carl Daniels faced James Mason. It was their second meeting. Daniels was 26 years old with a record of 37-2, and Mason was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 2-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped James Mason via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Carl Daniels KOs Robert Cameron
On August 29, 1994 Carl Daniels faced Robert Cameron. Daniels was 24 years old with a record of 31-1, and Cameron was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 5-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Robert Cameron via KO in the 1st round.
8. Carl Daniels defeats Nicolas Cervera
On July 27, 2002 Carl Daniels fought Nicolas Cervera for the vacant WBC-NABF middleweight title. Daniels was 31 years old with a record of 47-4-1, and Cervera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was coming off a loss. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Carl Daniels KOs Gary Williamson
On September 10, 1990 Carl Daniels faced Gary Williamson. Daniels was 20 years old with a record of 20-0, and Williamson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Gary Williamson via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Carl Daniels KOs Tyrone Moore
On December 15, 1992 Carl Daniels faced Tyrone Moore. Daniels was 22 years old with a record of 28-1, and Moore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 2-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Tyrone Moore via KO in the 3rd round.