Best fights of Derrick Harmon
Over 15 years as a professional, Derrick Harmon has compiled a 25-7 (12) record, including eight title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Derrick Harmon loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On February 24, 2001 Derrick Harmon fought Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Harmon was 31 years old with a record of 20-1, and Jr. was 32 with a record of 43-1. Harmon was on a 3-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 9-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Harmon via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
2. Derrick Harmon loses to Dariusz Michalczewski via KO
On March 29, 2003 Derrick Harmon fought Dariusz Michalczewski for the WBO light heavyweight title. Harmon was 33 years old with a record of 23-3, and Michalczewski was 34 with a record of 47-0. Harmon was coming off a win and Michalczewski was on an undefeated 47-fight winning streak. Michalczewski stopped Harmon via KO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.
3. Derrick Harmon KOs Kenny Bowman
On June 19, 1998 Derrick Harmon fought Kenny Bowman for the vacant WBC-NABF light heavyweight title. Harmon was 28 years old with a record of 14-0, and Bowman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harmon was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Harmon stopped Kenny Bowman via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Derrick Harmon defeats David Telesco
On May 28, 2004 Derrick Harmon faced David Telesco in a cruiserweight bout. Harmon was 34 years old with a record of 23-5, and Telesco was 36 with a record of 28-3-1. Harmon was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Telesco was on a 2-fight winning streak. Harmon won via split decision.
5. Derrick Harmon loses to Montell Griffin via unanimous decision
On July 21, 2002 Derrick Harmon fought Montell Griffin for the vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. Harmon was 32 years old with a record of 22-2, and Griffin was 32 with a record of 42-3. Harmon was on a 2-fight winning streak and Griffin was on a 4-fight winning streak. Harmon lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Griffin.
6. Derrick Harmon defeats Demetrius Jenkins
On December 21, 2001 Derrick Harmon fought Demetrius Jenkins for the vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. Harmon was 31 years old with a record of 20-2, and Jenkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harmon was coming off a loss. Harmon won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Derrick Harmon defeats Ray Berry
On July 25, 1999 Derrick Harmon fought Ray Berry for the vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. Harmon was 29 years old with a record of 17-1, and Berry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harmon was coming off a loss. Harmon won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Derrick Harmon KOs Tim Littles
On November 3, 2002 Derrick Harmon faced Tim Littles. Harmon was 32 years old with a record of 22-3, and Littles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harmon was coming off a loss. Harmon stopped Tim Littles via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Derrick Harmon loses to Jorge Castro via KO
On May 26, 2005 Derrick Harmon fought Jorge Castro for the WBA Fedelatin light heavyweight title. Harmon was 35 years old with a record of 24-5, and Castro was 37 with a record of 128-10-3. Harmon was coming off a win and Castro was on a 6-fight winning streak. Castro stopped Harmon via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
10. Derrick Harmon KOs Reggie Strickland
On October 8, 1998 Derrick Harmon faced Reggie Strickland. Harmon was 28 years old with a record of 15-0, and Strickland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harmon was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Harmon stopped Reggie Strickland via TKO in the 2nd round.