Best fights of Cory Spinks
Over 15 years as a professional, Cory Spinks has compiled a 39-8 (11) record, including 18 title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Cory Spinks defeats Zab Judah
On April 10, 2004 Cory Spinks defended the undisputed welterweight title against Zab Judah. Spinks was 26 years old with a record of 32-2, and Judah was 26 with a record of 30-1. Both Spinks and Judah were on a 3-fight winning streak. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Cory Spinks defeats Roman Karmazin
On July 8, 2006 Cory Spinks fought Roman Karmazin for the IBF super welterweight title. Spinks was 28 years old with a record of 34-3, and Karmazin was 33 with a record of 34-1-1. Spinks was coming off a loss, while Karmazin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Spinks won via majority decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
3. Cory Spinks defeats Ricardo Mayorga
On December 13, 2003 Cory Spinks met Ricardo Mayorga in an undisputed welterweight title unification fight. Spinks was 25 years old with a record of 31-2, and Mayorga was 30 with a record of 25-3-1. Spinks was on a 2-fight winning streak and Mayorga was on a 3-fight winning streak. Spinks won via majority decision. Retained the undisputed title.
4. Cory Spinks defeats Miguel Ángel González
On September 4, 2004 Cory Spinks defended the undisputed welterweight title against Miguel Ángel González. Spinks was 26 years old with a record of 33-2, and González was 33 with a record of 49-3-1. Spinks was on a 4-fight winning streak and González was on a 5-fight winning streak. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Cory Spinks loses to Jermain Taylor via split decision
On May 19, 2007 Cory Spinks fought Jermain Taylor for the WBC, WBO, The Ring, and lineal middleweight titles. Spinks was 29 years old with a record of 36-3, and Taylor was 28 with a record of 26-0-1. Spinks was on a 2-fight winning streak and Taylor was coming off a win. Spinks lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Taylor.
6. Cory Spinks defeats Rodney Jones
On February 3, 2007 Cory Spinks defended his IBF super welterweight title against Rodney Jones. Spinks was 28 years old with a record of 35-3, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was coming off a win. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Cory Spinks loses to Zab Judah in their 2nd fight via KO
On February 5, 2005 Cory Spinks defended the undisputed welterweight title against Zab Judah. It was their second meeting. Spinks was 26 years old with a record of 34-2, and Judah was 27 with a record of 32-2. Spinks was on a 5-fight winning streak and Judah was on a 2-fight winning streak. Judah stopped Spinks via TKO in the 9th round. Lost the undisputed title. Lasted into the 9th round.
8. Cory Spinks defeats Michele Piccirillo in their 2nd fight
On March 22, 2003 Cory Spinks fought Michele Piccirillo for the vacant IBF welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Spinks was 25 years old with a record of 30-2, and Piccirillo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was coming off a win. Spinks won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Cory Spinks defeats Deandre Latimore
On April 24, 2009 Cory Spinks fought Deandre Latimore for the vacant IBF super welterweight title. Spinks was 31 years old with a record of 36-5, and Latimore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was on a 2-fight losing streak. Spinks won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Cory Spinks KOs Dennis Allen
On February 23, 2001 Cory Spinks faced Dennis Allen in a welterweight bout. Spinks was 23 years old with a record of 25-1, and Allen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Spinks was on a 12-fight winning streak. Spinks stopped Dennis Allen via TKO in the 2nd round.