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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. Floyd Patterson KOs Archie Moore
On November 30, 1956 Floyd Patterson fought Archie Moore for the vacant NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Floyd Patterson loses to Muhammad Ali in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 20, 1972 Floyd Patterson fought Muhammad Ali for the WBC-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.
6. Floyd Patterson KOs Tom McNeeley
On December 4, 1961 Floyd Patterson defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Tom McNeeley. Patterson was 26 years old with a record of 37-2, and McNeeley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Patterson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped Tom McNeeley via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
7. Floyd Patterson defeats George Chuvalo
On February 1, 1965 Floyd Patterson faced George Chuvalo in a heavyweight bout. Patterson was 30 years old with a record of 41-4, and Chuvalo was 27 with a record of 29-8-2. Patterson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Chuvalo was on a 4-fight winning streak. Patterson won via unanimous decision.
8. 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.
9. Floyd Patterson KOs Pete Rademacher
On August 22, 1957 Floyd Patterson defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Pete Rademacher. Patterson was 22 years old with a record of 32-1, and Rademacher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Patterson was on a 19-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped Pete Rademacher via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
10. Floyd Patterson KOs Tommy Jackson in their 2nd fight
On July 29, 1957 Floyd Patterson defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles against Tommy Jackson. It was their second meeting. Patterson was 22 years old with a record of 31-1, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Patterson was on a 18-fight winning streak. Patterson stopped Tommy Jackson via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.