Best fights of Derrell Coley
Over 13 years as a professional, Derrell Coley has compiled a 38-2-2 (27) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Derrell Coley loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO
On February 26, 2000 Derrell Coley fought Oscar De La Hoya for the vacant IBA welterweight title. Coley was 44 years old with a record of 34-1-2, and Hoya was 27 with a record of 31-1. Coley was on a 5-fight winning streak, while Hoya was coming off a loss. Hoya stopped Coley via KO in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.
2. Derrell Coley loses to Oba Carr via split decision
On August 12, 1995 Derrell Coley defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Oba Carr. Coley was 39 years old with a record of 27-0-2, and Carr was 23 with a record of 35-1. Coley was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Carr was on a 3-fight winning streak. Coley lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Carr.
3. Derrell Coley KOs Kip Diggs
On March 25, 1997 Derrell Coley fought Kip Diggs for the vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title. Coley was 41 years old with a record of 29-1-2, and Diggs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley stopped Kip Diggs via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Derrell Coley KOs Terrence Alli
On July 5, 1994 Derrell Coley fought Terrence Alli for the vacant WBC-NABF welterweight title. Coley was 38 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Alli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Coley stopped Terrence Alli via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Derrell Coley defeats Romallis Ellis
On October 30, 1997 Derrell Coley defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Romallis Ellis. Coley was 42 years old with a record of 30-1-2, and Ellis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley was coming off a win. Coley won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
6. Derrell Coley defeats Ray Lovato
On January 31, 1995 Derrell Coley defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Ray Lovato. Coley was 39 years old with a record of 25-0-2, and Lovato was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley won via majority decision. Defended the title.
7. Derrell Coley KOs Ed Goins
On March 5, 1996 Derrell Coley faced Ed Goins. Coley was 40 years old with a record of 28-1-2, and Goins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley was coming off a win. Coley stopped Ed Goins via KO in the 1st round.
8. Derrell Coley KOs Sam Carter
On November 21, 1995 Derrell Coley faced Sam Carter. Coley was 40 years old with a record of 27-1-2, and Carter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley was coming off a loss. Coley stopped Sam Carter via KO in the 1st round.
9. Derrell Coley KOs Mike Bryan
On November 6, 1998 Derrell Coley faced Mike Bryan. Coley was 43 years old with a record of 32-1-2, and Bryan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Coley stopped Mike Bryan via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Derrell Coley defeats Willy Wise
On March 10, 1998 Derrell Coley defended his WBC-NABF welterweight title against Willy Wise. Coley was 42 years old with a record of 31-1-2, and Wise was 0 with a record of 0-0. Coley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Coley won via split decision. Defended the title.