Best fights of Davey Moore
Over 7 years as a professional, Davey Moore compiled a 18-5 (14) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Davey Moore KOs Ayub Kalule
On July 17, 1982 Davey Moore defended his WBA super welterweight title against Ayub Kalule. Moore was 23 years old with a record of 10-0, and Kalule was 28 with a record of 40-1. Moore was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak and Kalule was on a 4-fight winning streak. Moore stopped Ayub Kalule via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
2. Davey Moore KOs Wilfred Benítez
On July 14, 1984 Davey Moore faced Wilfred Benítez in a super welterweight bout. Moore was 25 years old with a record of 13-1, and Benítez was 25 with a record of 46-3-1. Both Moore and Benítez were coming off a win. Moore stopped Wilfred Benítez via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Davey Moore KOs Gary Guiden
On January 29, 1983 Davey Moore defended his WBA super welterweight title against Gary Guiden. Moore was 23 years old with a record of 11-0, and Guiden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Moore stopped Gary Guiden via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Davey Moore KOs Charlie Weir
On April 26, 1982 Davey Moore defended his WBA super welterweight title against Charlie Weir. Moore was 22 years old with a record of 9-0, and Weir was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Moore stopped Charlie Weir via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Davey Moore KOs Tadashi Mihara
On February 2, 1982 Davey Moore fought Tadashi Mihara for the vacant WBA super welterweight title. Moore was 22 years old with a record of 8-0, and Mihara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Moore stopped Tadashi Mihara via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Davey Moore loses to Roberto Durán via KO
On June 16, 1983 Davey Moore defended his WBA super welterweight title against Roberto Durán. Moore was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Durán was 32 with a record of 76-4. Moore was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Durán was on a 2-fight winning streak. Durán stopped Moore via TKO in the 8th round. Lost the title.
7. Davey Moore KOs Victor Claudio
On April 4, 1986 Davey Moore faced Victor Claudio. Moore was 26 years old with a record of 14-2, and Claudio was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a loss. Moore stopped Victor Claudio via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Davey Moore KOs Monte Oswald
On March 14, 1984 Davey Moore faced Monte Oswald. Moore was 24 years old with a record of 12-1, and Oswald was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a loss. Moore stopped Monte Oswald via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Davey Moore KOs Hector Rosario
On March 18, 1988 Davey Moore faced Hector Rosario. Moore was 28 years old with a record of 16-5, and Rosario was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was on a 2-fight losing streak. Moore stopped Hector Rosario via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Davey Moore KOs Gary Coates
On April 30, 1988 Davey Moore faced Gary Coates. Moore was 28 years old with a record of 17-5, and Coates was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moore was coming off a win. Moore stopped Gary Coates via TKO in the 6th round.