Best fights of Clinton Woods
Over 15 years as a professional, Clinton Woods has compiled a 42-5-1 (25) record, including 20 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Clinton Woods defeats Julio César González
On September 9, 2005 Clinton Woods defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Julio César González. Woods was 33 years old with a record of 37-3-1, and González was 29 with a record of 38-2. Woods was on a 2-fight winning streak and González was on a 3-fight winning streak. Woods won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Clinton Woods defeats Julio César González in their 2nd fight
On September 29, 2007 Clinton Woods defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Julio César González. It was their second meeting. Woods was 35 years old with a record of 40-3-1, and González was 31 with a record of 41-3. Woods was on a 5-fight winning streak and González was on a 3-fight winning streak. Woods won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Clinton Woods defeats Glen Johnson in their 3rd fight
On September 2, 2006 Clinton Woods defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Glen Johnson. It was their third meeting. Woods was 34 years old with a record of 39-3-1, and Johnson was 37 with a record of 44-10-2. Woods was on a 4-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Woods won via split decision. Defended the title.
4. Clinton Woods loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On September 7, 2002 Clinton Woods fought Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Woods was 30 years old with a record of 32-1, and Jr. was 33 with a record of 46-1. Woods was on a 13-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 12-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Woods via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Clinton Woods KOs Jason DeLisle in their 2nd fight
On May 13, 2006 Clinton Woods defended his IBF light heavyweight title against Jason DeLisle. It was their second meeting. Woods was 34 years old with a record of 38-3-1, and DeLisle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woods was on a 3-fight winning streak. Woods stopped Jason DeLisle via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Clinton Woods KOs Rico Hoye
On March 4, 2005 Clinton Woods fought Rico Hoye for the vacant IBF light heavyweight title. Woods was 32 years old with a record of 36-3-1, and Hoye was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woods was coming off a win. Woods stopped Rico Hoye via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Clinton Woods loses to Antonio Tarver via unanimous decision
On April 12, 2008 Clinton Woods, the IBF light heavyweight champion, met Antonio Tarver, the IBO light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Woods was 35 years old with a record of 41-3-1, and Tarver was 39 with a record of 26-4. Woods was on a 6-fight winning streak and Tarver was on a 2-fight winning streak. Woods lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Tarver.
8. Clinton Woods KOs Sam Leuii
On July 10, 1999 Clinton Woods defended his Commonwealth light heavyweight title against Sam Leuii. Woods was 27 years old with a record of 22-1, and Leuii was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woods was on a 3-fight winning streak. Woods stopped Sam Leuii via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
9. Clinton Woods stops Ali Forbes
On March 24, 2001 Clinton Woods fought Ali Forbes for the vacant WBC International light heavyweight title. Woods was 28 years old with a record of 28-1, and Forbes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woods was on a 9-fight winning streak. Woods stopped Ali Forbes via retirement in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Clinton Woods KOs Ole Klemetsen
On April 29, 2000 Clinton Woods defended his European light heavyweight title against Ole Klemetsen. Woods was 27 years old with a record of 26-1, and Klemetsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Woods was on a 7-fight winning streak. Woods stopped Ole Klemetsen via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.