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Floyd Patterson

Floyd Patterson

“The Gentleman of Boxing”
Boxing record: 55-8-1 (40)
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Waco, North Carolina, U.S.

Best fights of Floyd Patterson

Over 20 years as a professional, Floyd Patterson compiled a 55-8-1 (40) record, including 14 title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Floyd Patterson KOs Archie Moore

    On November 30, 1956 Floyd Patterson fought Archie Moore for the vacant NYSAC, The Ring, and NBA heavyweight titles. Patterson was 21 years old with a record of 30-1, and Moore was 42 with a record of 160-20-8. Patterson was on a 17-fight winning streak and Moore was on a 11-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped Archie Moore via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant titles.

  2. 2. Floyd Patterson KOs Ingemar Johansson in their 2nd fight

    On June 20, 1960 Floyd Patterson fought Ingemar Johansson for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Patterson was 25 years old with a record of 35-2, and Johansson was 27 with a record of 22-0. Patterson was coming off a loss, while Johansson was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped Ingemar Johansson via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.

  3. 3. Floyd Patterson defeats Oscar Bonavena

    On February 11, 1972 Floyd Patterson faced Oscar Bonavena in a heavyweight bout. Patterson was 37 years old with a record of 53-7-1, and Bonavena was 29 with a record of 47-7-1. Patterson was on a 7-fight winning streak and Bonavena was coming off a win. Patterson won via unanimous decision.

  4. 4. Floyd Patterson loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via KO

    On September 20, 1972 Floyd Patterson fought Muhammad Ali for the NABF heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Patterson was 37 years old with a record of 55-7-1, and Ali was 30 with a record of 38-1. Patterson was on a 9-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Patterson via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.

  5. 5. Floyd Patterson draws with Jerry Quarry

    On June 9, 1967 Floyd Patterson faced Jerry Quarry. Patterson was 32 years old with a record of 46-5, and Quarry was 22 with a record of 23-1-3. Patterson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Quarry was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.

  6. 6. Floyd Patterson KOs Ingemar Johansson in their 3rd fight

    On March 13, 1961 Floyd Patterson defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Ingemar Johansson. It was their third meeting. Patterson was 26 years old with a record of 36-2, and Johansson was 28 with a record of 22-1. Patterson was coming off a win, while Johansson was coming off a loss. Patterson stopped Ingemar Johansson via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.

  7. 7. Floyd Patterson KOs Brian London

    On May 1, 1959 Floyd Patterson defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Brian London. Patterson was 24 years old with a record of 34-1, and London was 24 with a record of 22-4. Patterson was on a 21-fight winning streak, while London was coming off a loss. Patterson stopped Brian London via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.