Best fights of Derrick Gainer
Over 22 years as a professional, Derrick Gainer has compiled a 43-7-1 (25) record, including 17 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Derrick Gainer KOs Freddie Norwood
On September 9, 2000 Derrick Gainer fought Freddie Norwood for the WBA featherweight title. Gainer was 28 years old with a record of 35-5, and Norwood was 30 with a record of 38-0-1. Gainer was on a 2-fight winning streak and Norwood was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Gainer stopped Freddie Norwood via KO in the 11th round. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
2. Derrick Gainer defeats Victor Polo
On February 24, 2001 Derrick Gainer defended his WBA featherweight title against Victor Polo. Gainer was 28 years old with a record of 36-5, and Polo was 28 with a record of 29-2-2. Gainer was on a 3-fight winning streak and Polo was on a 6-fight winning streak. Gainer won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Derrick Gainer KOs Manuel Medina
On August 7, 1997 Derrick Gainer defended his NABU super featherweight title against Manuel Medina. Gainer was 24 years old with a record of 20-4, and Medina was 26 with a record of 53-9. Gainer was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Medina was coming off a loss. Gainer stopped Manuel Medina via KO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
4. Derrick Gainer defeats Kevin Kelley in their 2nd fight
On July 18, 1998 Derrick Gainer faced Kevin Kelley in a featherweight bout. It was their second meeting. Gainer was 25 years old with a record of 23-4, and Kelley was 31 with a record of 48-2-2. Gainer was on a 6-fight winning streak and Kelley was coming off a win. Gainer won via unanimous decision.