Best fights of Eamonn Magee
Over 11 years as a professional, Eamonn Magee has compiled a 27-6 (20) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eamonn Magee defeats Shea Neary
On November 11, 2000 Eamonn Magee defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council super lightweight title against Shea Neary. Magee was 29 years old with a record of 18-2, and Neary was 32 with a record of 23-1. Magee was on a 7-fight winning streak and Neary was coming off a win. Magee won via points decision. Defended the title.
2. Eamonn Magee KOs Allan Vester
On March 18, 2005 Eamonn Magee defended his World Boxing Union welterweight title against Allan Vester. Magee was 33 years old with a record of 25-4, and Vester was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was coming off a win. Magee stopped Allan Vester via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Eamonn Magee KOs Jon Thaxton
On February 9, 2002 Eamonn Magee defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council super lightweight title against Jon Thaxton. Magee was 30 years old with a record of 22-2, and Thaxton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on a 11-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Jon Thaxton via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Eamonn Magee KOs Harrison Methula
On May 12, 2001 Eamonn Magee defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council super lightweight title against Harrison Methula. Magee was 29 years old with a record of 20-2, and Methula was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on a 9-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Harrison Methula via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
5. Eamonn Magee KOs Paul Burke in their 2nd fight
On September 13, 1999 Eamonn Magee defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council super lightweight title against Paul Burke. It was their second meeting. Magee was 28 years old with a record of 13-2, and Burke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on a 2-fight winning streak. Magee stopped Paul Burke via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Eamonn Magee defeats Jimmy Vincent
On December 6, 2003 Eamonn Magee fought Jimmy Vincent for the vacant World Boxing Union welterweight title. Magee was 32 years old with a record of 24-4, and Vincent was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was coming off a loss. Magee won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Eamonn Magee KOs Alan Temple
On May 22, 1999 Eamonn Magee fought Alan Temple for the vacant Boxing Union of Ireland super lightweight title. Magee was 27 years old with a record of 11-2, and Temple was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was coming off a loss. Magee stopped Alan Temple via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
8. Eamonn Magee loses to Ricky Hatton via unanimous decision
On June 1, 2002 Eamonn Magee fought Ricky Hatton for the WBU super lightweight title. Magee was 30 years old with a record of 23-2, and Hatton was 23 with a record of 28-0. Magee was on a 12-fight winning streak and Hatton was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Magee lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hatton.
9. Eamonn Magee loses to Oktay Urkal via unanimous decision
On June 14, 2003 Eamonn Magee fought Oktay Urkal for the EBU European super lightweight title. Magee was 31 years old with a record of 24-3, and Urkal was 33 with a record of 32-1. Magee was coming off a win and Urkal was on a 4-fight winning streak. Magee lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Urkal.
10. Eamonn Magee defeats Matthews Zulu
On October 27, 2001 Eamonn Magee defended his Commonwealth Boxing Council super lightweight title against Matthews Zulu. Magee was 30 years old with a record of 21-2, and Zulu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Magee was on a 10-fight winning streak. Magee won via points decision. Defended the title.