Best fights of Crawford Grimsley
Over 9 years as a professional, Crawford Grimsley has compiled a 22-4-1 (20) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Crawford Grimsley KOs Ladislao Mijangos
On September 18, 1995 Crawford Grimsley fought Ladislao Mijangos for the vacant WBA Fedelatin heavyweight title. Grimsley was 27 years old with a record of 14-0, and Mijangos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Grimsley stopped Ladislao Mijangos via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Crawford Grimsley KOs John Morton
On November 15, 1995 Crawford Grimsley defended his WBC-FECARBOX heavyweight title against John Morton. Grimsley was 28 years old with a record of 16-0, and Morton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Grimsley stopped John Morton via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Crawford Grimsley KOs Perfecto Gonzalez
On November 25, 1994 Crawford Grimsley fought Perfecto Gonzalez for the vacant WBC-FECARBOX heavyweight title. Grimsley was 27 years old with a record of 9-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Grimsley stopped Perfecto Gonzalez via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Crawford Grimsley loses to George Foreman via unanimous decision
On November 3, 1996 Crawford Grimsley fought George Foreman for the WBU and lineal heavyweight titles. Grimsley was 29 years old with a record of 20-0, and Foreman was 47 with a record of 74-4. Grimsley was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Foreman was on a 2-fight winning streak. Grimsley lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Foreman.
5. Crawford Grimsley loses to Brian Nielsen via KO
On October 3, 1997 Crawford Grimsley faced Brian Nielsen in a heavyweight bout. Grimsley was 30 years old with a record of 20-2, and Nielsen was 32 with a record of 37-0. Grimsley was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Nielsen was on an undefeated 37-fight winning streak. Nielsen stopped Grimsley via TKO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.
6. Crawford Grimsley KOs Eddie Curry
On March 23, 1996 Crawford Grimsley faced Eddie Curry in a heavyweight bout. Grimsley was 28 years old with a record of 19-0, and Curry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Grimsley stopped Eddie Curry via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Crawford Grimsley KOs Carlton West
On January 20, 1996 Crawford Grimsley faced Carlton West in a heavyweight bout. Grimsley was 28 years old with a record of 18-0, and West was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Grimsley stopped Carlton West via KO in the 1st round.
8. Crawford Grimsley KOs Isaac Poole in their 2nd fight
On December 6, 1997 Crawford Grimsley faced Isaac Poole in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Grimsley was 30 years old with a record of 20-3, and Poole was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was on a 3-fight losing streak. Grimsley stopped Isaac Poole via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Crawford Grimsley KOs Tommy Mucciogrosso
On July 10, 1998 Crawford Grimsley faced Tommy Mucciogrosso in a heavyweight bout. Grimsley was 30 years old with a record of 21-3, and Mucciogrosso was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was coming off a win. Grimsley stopped Tommy Mucciogrosso via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Crawford Grimsley KOs Max Key
On October 4, 1995 Crawford Grimsley faced Max Key in a heavyweight bout. Grimsley was 28 years old with a record of 15-0, and Key was 0 with a record of 0-0. Grimsley was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Grimsley stopped Max Key via TKO in the 1st round.