Best fights of Eric Esch
Over 19 years as a professional, Eric Esch has compiled a 77-10-4 (57) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eric Esch KOs George Linberger in 19 seconds
On March 4, 2000 Eric Esch defended his IBA heavyweight title against George Linberger. Esch was 33 years old with a record of 54-1-2, and Linberger was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch was on a 6-fight winning streak. Esch stopped George Linberger via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Eric Esch KOs Tim Burgoon
On July 31, 1999 Eric Esch defended his IBA heavyweight title against Tim Burgoon. Esch was 32 years old with a record of 47-1-1, and Burgoon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch was on a 13-fight winning streak. Esch stopped Tim Burgoon via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. Eric Esch KOs Kenny Craven
On September 18, 1999 Eric Esch defended his IBA heavyweight title against Kenny Craven. Esch was 33 years old with a record of 48-1-2, and Craven was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch stopped Kenny Craven via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Eric Esch KOs Ed White
On April 12, 1997 Eric Esch defended his IBA heavyweight title against Ed White. Esch was 30 years old with a record of 29-1, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch was on a 14-fight winning streak. Esch stopped Ed White via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Eric Esch KOs Patrick Graham
On February 19, 1999 Eric Esch defended his IBA heavyweight title against Patrick Graham. Esch was 32 years old with a record of 41-1-1, and Graham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch was on a 7-fight winning streak. Esch stopped Patrick Graham via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Eric Esch KOs Troy Roberts in their 2nd fight
On June 13, 2003 Eric Esch faced Troy Roberts in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Esch was 36 years old with a record of 65-3-4, and Roberts was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch stopped Troy Roberts via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Eric Esch KOs Shane Woollas
On June 16, 2001 Eric Esch faced Shane Woollas in a heavyweight bout. Esch was 34 years old with a record of 62-1-3, and Woollas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch was coming off a win. Esch stopped Shane Woollas via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Eric Esch KOs Salvador Farnetti in 50 seconds
On July 22, 2004 Eric Esch faced Salvador Farnetti in a heavyweight bout. Esch was 37 years old with a record of 68-3-4, and Farnetti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch was on a 3-fight winning streak. Esch stopped Salvador Farnetti via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Eric Esch loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On July 27, 2002 Eric Esch faced Larry Holmes in a heavyweight bout. Esch was 35 years old with a record of 65-2-3, and Holmes was 52 with a record of 68-6. Esch was on a 2-fight winning streak and Holmes was on a 3-fight winning streak. Esch lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Holmes.
10. Eric Esch KOs Peter McNeeley
On June 26, 1999 Eric Esch faced Peter McNeeley in a heavyweight bout. Esch was 32 years old with a record of 46-1-1, and McNeeley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Esch was on a 12-fight winning streak. Esch stopped Peter McNeeley via TKO in the 1st round.