Best fights of Eric Harding
Over 15 years as a professional, Eric Harding has compiled a 23-4-1 (7) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Eric Harding defeats Montell Griffin
On November 13, 1998 Eric Harding fought Montell Griffin for the vacant WBC-NABF and WBC-NABF light heavyweight titles. Harding was 25 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Griffin was 28 with a record of 34-1. Harding was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Griffin was on a 7-fight winning streak. Harding won via split decision. Won the vacant titles.
2. Eric Harding loses to Roy Jones Jr. via KO
On September 9, 2000 Eric Harding fought Roy Jones Jr. for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Harding was 27 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Jr. was 31 with a record of 42-1. Harding was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 8-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped Harding via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
3. Eric Harding defeats Antonio Tarver
On June 23, 2000 Eric Harding faced Antonio Tarver in a light heavyweight bout. Harding was 27 years old with a record of 18-0-1, and Tarver was 31 with a record of 16-0. Harding was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Tarver was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Harding won via unanimous decision.
4. Eric Harding defeats Daniel Judah
On October 21, 2005 Eric Harding fought Daniel Judah for the vacant WBC-NABF light heavyweight title. Harding was 32 years old with a record of 22-3-1, and Judah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harding was coming off a win. Harding won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Eric Harding KOs Dave Hamilton
On August 2, 1998 Eric Harding faced Dave Hamilton. Harding was 25 years old with a record of 13-0-1, and Hamilton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harding was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Harding stopped Dave Hamilton via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Eric Harding KOs George Khalid Jones
On December 14, 2001 Eric Harding faced George Khalid Jones. Harding was 28 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harding was coming off a win. Harding stopped George Khalid Jones via TKO in the 7th round.
7. Eric Harding defeats Richard Grant
On December 18, 1997 Eric Harding faced Richard Grant. Harding was 24 years old with a record of 11-0-1, and Grant was 24 with a record of 5-2. Harding was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Grant was on a 2-fight winning streak. Harding won via unanimous decision.
8. Eric Harding KOs Jermain Dixon
On September 27, 1991 Eric Harding faced Jermain Dixon. Harding was 18 years old with a record of 0-0-1, and Dixon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harding stopped Jermain Dixon via KO in the 1st round.
9. Eric Harding KOs Reinaldo Almodovar
On February 10, 1995 Eric Harding faced Reinaldo Almodovar. Harding was 22 years old with a record of 1-0-1, and Almodovar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harding was coming off a win. Harding stopped Reinaldo Almodovar via KO in the 1st round.
10. Eric Harding KOs Leon Gray
On November 5, 1999 Eric Harding faced Leon Gray. Harding was 26 years old with a record of 17-0-1, and Gray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harding was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Harding stopped Leon Gray via KO in the 7th round.