Best fights of Darryl Tyson
Over 22 years as a professional, Darryl Tyson has compiled a 50-14-1 (24) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Darryl Tyson defeats Roger Mayweather
On October 27, 1993 Darryl Tyson fought Roger Mayweather for the vacant IBF-USBA super lightweight title. Tyson was 33 years old with a record of 40-6-1, and Mayweather was 32 with a record of 44-9. Tyson was coming off a loss, while Mayweather was coming off a win. Tyson won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Darryl Tyson loses to Rafael Ruelas via unanimous decision
On July 17, 1993 Darryl Tyson faced Rafael Ruelas in a lightweight bout. Tyson was 32 years old with a record of 40-5-1, and Ruelas was 22 with a record of 36-1. Ruelas was on a 9-fight winning streak. Tyson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ruelas.
3. Darryl Tyson KOs Fernando Ramos
On October 22, 1994 Darryl Tyson faced Fernando Ramos. Tyson was 34 years old with a record of 43-6-1, and Ramos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tyson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Fernando Ramos via KO in the 1st round.
4. Darryl Tyson loses to Miguel Ángel González via unanimous decision
On December 5, 1992 Darryl Tyson fought Miguel Ángel González for the WBC lightweight title. Tyson was 32 years old with a record of 40-4, and González was 22 with a record of 26-0. Tyson was on a 15-fight winning streak and González was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Tyson lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with González.
5. Darryl Tyson loses to DeMarcus Corley via unanimous decision
On December 12, 2004 Darryl Tyson faced DeMarcus Corley in a super lightweight bout. Tyson was 44 years old with a record of 50-13-1, and Corley was 30 with a record of 28-3-1. Tyson was coming off a loss and Corley was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tyson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Corley.
6. Darryl Tyson KOs Genaro Andujar
On August 18, 1994 Darryl Tyson faced Genaro Andujar. Tyson was 33 years old with a record of 41-6-1, and Andujar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tyson was coming off a win. Tyson stopped Genaro Andujar via TKO in the 5th round.
7. Darryl Tyson KOs Joey Negron
On March 17, 1995 Darryl Tyson faced Joey Negron. Tyson was 34 years old with a record of 44-6-1, and Negron was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tyson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Joey Negron via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Darryl Tyson KOs Fred Adams
On March 30, 1991 Darryl Tyson faced Fred Adams. Tyson was 30 years old with a record of 33-4, and Adams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tyson was on a 8-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Fred Adams via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Darryl Tyson KOs Nick Parker
On September 3, 1985 Darryl Tyson defended his WBC Continental Americas lightweight title against Nick Parker. Tyson was 24 years old with a record of 21-1, and Parker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tyson was on a 16-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Nick Parker via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
10. Darryl Tyson KOs Tomas Quinones
On December 5, 1991 Darryl Tyson faced Tomas Quinones. Tyson was 31 years old with a record of 36-4, and Quinones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tyson was on a 11-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Tomas Quinones via KO in the 4th round.