Best fights of Curtis Cokes
Over 15 years as a professional, Curtis Cokes compiled a 62-14-4 (30) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Curtis Cokes loses to José Nápoles via KO
On April 18, 1969 Curtis Cokes defended the undisputed welterweight title against José Nápoles. Cokes was 31 years old with a record of 55-9-3, and Nápoles was 29 with a record of 59-4. Cokes was on a 10-fight winning streak and Nápoles was on a 14-fight winning streak. Nápoles stopped Cokes via retirement in the 13th round. Lost the undisputed title. Lasted into the 13th round.
2. Curtis Cokes loses to José Nápoles in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 29, 1969 Curtis Cokes fought José Nápoles for the undisputed welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Cokes was 32 years old with a record of 55-10-3, and Nápoles was 29 with a record of 60-4. Cokes was coming off a loss, while Nápoles was on a 15-fight winning streak. Nápoles stopped Cokes via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title.
3. Curtis Cokes KOs Willie Ludick
On April 16, 1968 Curtis Cokes defended the undisputed welterweight title against Willie Ludick. Cokes was 30 years old with a record of 49-9-3, and Ludick was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cokes stopped Willie Ludick via TKO in the 5th round. Retained the undisputed title.
4. Curtis Cokes KOs Charley Shipes
On October 2, 1967 Curtis Cokes defended the undisputed welterweight title against Charley Shipes. Cokes was 30 years old with a record of 46-9-3, and Shipes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was coming off a win. Cokes stopped Charley Shipes via TKO in the 8th round. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Curtis Cokes KOs Francois Pavilla in their 2nd fight
On May 19, 1967 Curtis Cokes defended the undisputed welterweight title against Francois Pavilla. It was their second meeting. Cokes was 29 years old with a record of 45-9-3, and Pavilla was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was coming off a loss. Cokes stopped Francois Pavilla via TKO in the 10th round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Curtis Cokes defeats Ramon La Cruz
On October 21, 1968 Curtis Cokes defended the undisputed welterweight title against Ramon La Cruz. Cokes was 31 years old with a record of 53-9-3, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was on a 8-fight winning streak. Cokes won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
7. Curtis Cokes defeats Jean Josselin
On November 28, 1966 Curtis Cokes defended the undisputed welterweight title against Jean Josselin. Cokes was 29 years old with a record of 43-8-2, and Josselin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cokes won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Curtis Cokes defeats Manuel Gonzalez in their 5th fight
On August 24, 1966 Curtis Cokes fought Manuel Gonzalez for the vacant undisputed welterweight title. It was their fifth meeting. Cokes was 29 years old with a record of 41-8-2, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Cokes won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
9. Curtis Cokes KOs Don Cobbs
On February 10, 1969 Curtis Cokes faced Don Cobbs in a welterweight bout. Cokes was 31 years old with a record of 54-9-3, and Cobbs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was on a 9-fight winning streak. Cokes stopped Don Cobbs via KO in the 1st round.
10. Curtis Cokes KOs Willie Ludick in their 2nd fight
On June 29, 1968 Curtis Cokes faced Willie Ludick in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Cokes was 31 years old with a record of 51-9-3, and Ludick was 0 with a record of 0-0. Cokes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Cokes stopped Willie Ludick via TKO in the 3rd round.