Best fights of Derrick James
Over 16 years as a professional, Derrick James has compiled a 21-7-1 (12) record, including two title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Derrick James KOs Jarred Kemp
On August 19, 2000 Derrick James faced Jarred Kemp. James was 28 years old with a record of 15-4, and Kemp was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was coming off a loss. James stopped Jarred Kemp via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Derrick James KOs Ulysses Boulware
On June 7, 1994 Derrick James faced Ulysses Boulware. James was 22 years old with a record of 9-0, and Boulware was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. James stopped Ulysses Boulware via TKO in the 2nd round.
3. Derrick James KOs Jesus Valadez
On February 19, 1994 Derrick James faced Jesus Valadez. James was 22 years old with a record of 8-0, and Valadez was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. James stopped Jesus Valadez via KO in the 2nd round.
4. Derrick James KOs Luis Santiesteban
On February 5, 1993 Derrick James faced Luis Santiesteban. James was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Santiesteban was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. James stopped Luis Santiesteban via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Derrick James KOs Jerry Stephens
On August 26, 1995 Derrick James faced Jerry Stephens. James was 23 years old with a record of 11-1, and Stephens was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was coming off a win. James stopped Jerry Stephens via TKO in the 4th round.
6. Derrick James KOs Martin Verdin
On May 31, 2008 Derrick James faced Martin Verdin. James was 36 years old with a record of 20-7-1, and Verdin was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was coming off a loss. James stopped Martin Verdin via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Derrick James KOs Jerry Stephens in their 2nd fight
On August 20, 2005 Derrick James faced Jerry Stephens. It was their second meeting. James was 33 years old with a record of 17-6-1, and Stephens was 0 with a record of 0-0. James stopped Jerry Stephens via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Derrick James KOs Daniel Holloway
On August 24, 1996 Derrick James faced Daniel Holloway. James was 24 years old with a record of 13-3, and Holloway was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was on a 2-fight losing streak. James stopped Daniel Holloway via TKO in the 6th round.
9. Derrick James KOs Charles Tuttle
On October 30, 1992 Derrick James faced Charles Tuttle. James was 20 years old with a record of 1-0, and Tuttle was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was coming off a win. James stopped Charles Tuttle via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Derrick James KOs Trenice Brown
On March 3, 2007 Derrick James faced Trenice Brown. James was 35 years old with a record of 19-6-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. James was on a 2-fight winning streak. James stopped Trenice Brown via TKO in the 4th round.