Best fights of Corrie Sanders
Over 19 years as a professional, Corrie Sanders compiled a 42-4 (31) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Corrie Sanders KOs Wladimir Klitschko
On March 8, 2003 Corrie Sanders fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBO heavyweight title. Sanders was 37 years old with a record of 38-2, and Klitschko was 26 with a record of 40-1. Sanders was on a 2-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 16-fight winning streak. Sanders stopped Wladimir Klitschko via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Corrie Sanders KOs Al Cole
On February 19, 2000 Corrie Sanders defended his WBU heavyweight title against Al Cole. Sanders was 34 years old with a record of 35-1, and Cole was 35 with a record of 31-4-1. Sanders was on a 12-fight winning streak and Cole was coming off a win. Sanders stopped Al Cole via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Corrie Sanders KOs Carlos De LeĆ³n in 49 seconds
On August 13, 1994 Corrie Sanders faced Carlos De LeĆ³n in a heavyweight bout. Sanders was 28 years old with a record of 23-1, and LeĆ³n was 35 with a record of 53-6-1. Sanders was coming off a loss, while LeĆ³n was on a 8-fight winning streak. Sanders stopped Carlos De LeĆ³n via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Corrie Sanders KOs Bobby Czyz
On June 12, 1998 Corrie Sanders defended his WBU heavyweight title against Bobby Czyz. Sanders was 32 years old with a record of 33-1, and Czyz was 36 with a record of 44-7. Sanders was on a 10-fight winning streak, while Czyz was coming off a loss. Sanders stopped Bobby Czyz via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Corrie Sanders defeats Ross Puritty
On November 15, 1997 Corrie Sanders fought Ross Puritty for the vacant WBU heavyweight title. Sanders was 31 years old with a record of 32-1, and Puritty was 30 with a record of 23-10-1. Sanders was on a 9-fight winning streak and Puritty was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sanders won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Corrie Sanders KOs Jorge Valdes in 30 seconds
On July 2, 1999 Corrie Sanders defended his WBU heavyweight title against Jorge Valdes. Sanders was 33 years old with a record of 34-1, and Valdes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sanders was on a 11-fight winning streak. Sanders stopped Jorge Valdes via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. Corrie Sanders KOs Michael Sprott
On November 3, 2001 Corrie Sanders faced Michael Sprott in a heavyweight bout. Sanders was 35 years old with a record of 36-2, and Sprott was 26 with a record of 15-3. Both Sanders and Sprott were coming off a loss. Sanders stopped Michael Sprott via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Corrie Sanders loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On April 24, 2004 Corrie Sanders fought Vitali Klitschko for the vacant WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Sanders was 38 years old with a record of 39-2, and Klitschko was 32 with a record of 33-2. Sanders was on a 3-fight winning streak and Klitschko was coming off a win. Klitschko stopped Sanders via TKO in the 8th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
9. Corrie Sanders KOs Alexey Varakin
On December 14, 2004 Corrie Sanders faced Alexey Varakin. Sanders was 38 years old with a record of 39-3, and Varakin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sanders was coming off a loss. Sanders stopped Alexey Varakin via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Corrie Sanders KOs Otis Tisdale
On November 9, 2002 Corrie Sanders faced Otis Tisdale. Sanders was 36 years old with a record of 37-2, and Tisdale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sanders was coming off a win. Sanders stopped Otis Tisdale via TKO in the 2nd round.