Best fights of Demetrice King
Over 7 years as a professional, Demetrice King has compiled a 15-20 (13) record, including one title fight. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Demetrice King KOs Bowie Tupou
On August 1, 2009 Demetrice King faced Bowie Tupou in a heavyweight bout. King was 24 years old with a record of 14-17, and Tupou was 26 with a record of 18-0. King was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Tupou was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. King stopped Bowie Tupou via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Demetrice King KOs Bermane Stiverne
On July 7, 2007 Demetrice King faced Bermane Stiverne. King was 22 years old with a record of 11-15, and Stiverne was 28 with a record of 12-0. King was on a 2-fight winning streak and Stiverne was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. King stopped Bermane Stiverne via TKO in the 4th round.
3. Demetrice King KOs Edward Slater
On August 24, 2007 Demetrice King faced Edward Slater. King was 22 years old with a record of 12-15, and Slater was 0 with a record of 0-0. King was on a 3-fight winning streak. King stopped Edward Slater via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Demetrice King KOs Matthew Eckerly
On April 21, 2007 Demetrice King faced Matthew Eckerly. King was 22 years old with a record of 10-15, and Eckerly was 0 with a record of 0-0. King was coming off a win. King stopped Matthew Eckerly via KO in the 1st round.
5. Demetrice King KOs Corey Gregory
On October 22, 2005 Demetrice King faced Corey Gregory. King was 20 years old with a record of 8-10, and Gregory was 0 with a record of 0-0. King was on a 2-fight losing streak. King stopped Corey Gregory via KO in the 1st round.
6. Demetrice King loses to David Tua via unanimous decision
On March 19, 2011 Demetrice King faced David Tua in a heavyweight bout. King was 26 years old with a record of 15-19, and Tua was 38 with a record of 51-3-2. King was on a 2-fight losing streak. King lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tua.
7. Demetrice King KOs Val Smith
On February 18, 2005 Demetrice King faced Val Smith. King was 20 years old with a record of 6-5, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. King was coming off a loss. King stopped Val Smith via KO in the 1st round.
8. Demetrice King loses to Fres Oquendo via KO
On February 20, 2010 Demetrice King fought Fres Oquendo for the WBA-NABA heavyweight title. King was 25 years old with a record of 15-17, and Oquendo was 36 with a record of 31-5. King was coming off a win and Oquendo was on a 2-fight winning streak. Oquendo stopped King via retirement in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
9. Demetrice King KOs Brian Green
On April 17, 2004 Demetrice King faced Brian Green. King was 19 years old with a record of 2-1, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. King was coming off a win. King stopped Brian Green via KO in the 1st round.
10. Demetrice King KOs James Bailey in 50 seconds
On March 27, 2004 Demetrice King faced James Bailey. King was 19 years old with a record of 1-1, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. King was coming off a loss. King stopped James Bailey via KO in the 1st round.