Best fights of Dwight Muhammad Qawi
Over 21 years as a professional, Dwight Muhammad Qawi compiled a 41-11-1 (25) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Matthew Saad Muhammad
On December 19, 1981 Dwight Muhammad Qawi fought Matthew Saad Muhammad for the WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles. Qawi was 28 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Muhammad was 27 with a record of 31-3-2. Qawi was on a 14-fight winning streak and Muhammad was on a 18-fight winning streak. Qawi stopped Matthew Saad Muhammad via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Matthew Saad Muhammad in their 2nd fight
On August 7, 1982 Dwight Muhammad Qawi defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Matthew Saad Muhammad. It was their second meeting. Qawi was 29 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Muhammad was 28 with a record of 32-4-2. Qawi was on a 16-fight winning streak and Muhammad was coming off a win. Qawi stopped Matthew Saad Muhammad via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
3. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Leon Spinks
On March 22, 1986 Dwight Muhammad Qawi defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Leon Spinks. Qawi was 33 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Spinks was 32 with a record of 17-4-2. Qawi was on a 6-fight winning streak and Spinks was on a 5-fight winning streak. Qawi stopped Leon Spinks via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Eddie Davis
On November 20, 1982 Dwight Muhammad Qawi defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Eddie Davis. Qawi was 29 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Davis was 31 with a record of 23-2-1. Qawi was on a 17-fight winning streak and Davis was on a 7-fight winning streak. Qawi stopped Eddie Davis via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
5. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Piet Crous
On July 27, 1985 Dwight Muhammad Qawi fought Piet Crous for the vacant WBA cruiserweight title. Qawi was 32 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Crous was 0 with a record of 0-0. Qawi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Qawi stopped Piet Crous via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Jerry Martin
On March 21, 1982 Dwight Muhammad Qawi defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Jerry Martin. Qawi was 29 years old with a record of 16-1-1, and Martin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Qawi was on a 15-fight winning streak. Qawi stopped Jerry Martin via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
7. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Narcisco Maldonado
On February 6, 1987 Dwight Muhammad Qawi faced Narcisco Maldonado in a cruiserweight bout. Qawi was 34 years old with a record of 26-3-1, and Maldonado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Qawi was coming off a loss. Qawi stopped Narcisco Maldonado via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Rick Enis
On January 8, 1986 Dwight Muhammad Qawi faced Rick Enis in a cruiserweight bout. Qawi was 33 years old with a record of 24-2-1, and Enis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Qawi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Qawi stopped Rick Enis via KO in the 1st round.
9. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Olian Alexander
On November 23, 1988 Dwight Muhammad Qawi faced Olian Alexander in a cruiserweight bout. Qawi was 35 years old with a record of 28-6-1, and Alexander was 0 with a record of 0-0. Qawi was on a 2-fight losing streak. Qawi stopped Olian Alexander via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Dwight Muhammad Qawi KOs Tommy Richardson
On April 20, 1991 Dwight Muhammad Qawi faced Tommy Richardson in a cruiserweight bout. Qawi was 38 years old with a record of 33-8-1, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Qawi was coming off a win. Qawi stopped Tommy Richardson via KO in the 1st round.