Best fights of Carl Thompson
Over 17 years as a professional, Carl Thompson has compiled a 34-6 (25) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Carl Thompson defeats Chris Eubank
On April 18, 1998 Carl Thompson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Chris Eubank. Thompson was 33 years old with a record of 22-4, and Eubank was 31 with a record of 45-3-2. Thompson was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Eubank was coming off a loss. Thompson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Carl Thompson stops Chris Eubank in their 2nd fight
On July 18, 1998 Carl Thompson defended his WBO cruiserweight title against Chris Eubank. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 34 years old with a record of 23-4, and Eubank was 31 with a record of 45-4-2. Thompson was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Eubank was on a 2-fight losing streak. Thompson stopped Chris Eubank via retirement in the 9th round. Defended the title.
3. Carl Thompson KOs David Haye
On September 10, 2004 Carl Thompson defended his IBO cruiserweight title against David Haye. Thompson was 40 years old with a record of 32-6, and Haye was 23 with a record of 10-0. Thompson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Haye was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped David Haye via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Carl Thompson KOs Uriah Grant
On February 3, 2001 Carl Thompson fought Uriah Grant for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title. Thompson was 36 years old with a record of 27-5, and Grant was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Uriah Grant via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Carl Thompson KOs Alexey Ilyin
On September 25, 2000 Carl Thompson defended his European cruiserweight title against Alexey Ilyin. Thompson was 36 years old with a record of 26-5, and Ilyin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Alexey Ilyin via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Carl Thompson KOs Alain Simon
On May 13, 2000 Carl Thompson fought Alain Simon for the vacant European cruiserweight title. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 25-5, and Simon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a win. Thompson stopped Alain Simon via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Carl Thompson KOs Sebastiaan Rothmann
On February 6, 2004 Carl Thompson fought Sebastiaan Rothmann for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title. Thompson was 39 years old with a record of 31-6, and Rothmann was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Sebastiaan Rothmann via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Carl Thompson KOs Terry Dunstan
On December 3, 1999 Carl Thompson fought Terry Dunstan for the vacant British cruiserweight title. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 24-5, and Dunstan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a loss. Thompson stopped Terry Dunstan via KO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Carl Thompson KOs Arthur Weathers
On February 17, 1993 Carl Thompson fought Arthur Weathers for the vacant WBC International cruiserweight title. Thompson was 28 years old with a record of 11-3, and Weathers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Arthur Weathers via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Carl Thompson KOs Akim Tafer
On June 14, 1994 Carl Thompson defended his European cruiserweight title against Akim Tafer. Thompson was 30 years old with a record of 15-3, and Tafer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Akim Tafer via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.