Best fights of Frank Tate
Over 14 years as a professional, Frank Tate has compiled a 41-5 (24) record, including ten title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Frank Tate loses to Virgil Hill in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 23, 1994 Frank Tate fought Virgil Hill for the WBA light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Tate was 29 years old with a record of 34-3, and Hill was 30 with a record of 38-1. Tate was on a 4-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 8-fight winning streak. Tate lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hill.
2. Frank Tate loses to Virgil Hill via unanimous decision
On September 29, 1992 Frank Tate fought Virgil Hill for the vacant WBA and WBA light heavyweight titles. Tate was 28 years old with a record of 30-2, and Hill was 28 with a record of 32-1. Tate was on a 6-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tate lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Hill.
3. Frank Tate KOs Tony Sibson
On February 7, 1988 Frank Tate defended his IBF middleweight title against Tony Sibson. Tate was 23 years old with a record of 21-0, and Sibson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Tony Sibson via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
4. Frank Tate KOs David Humberto Gamez
On May 29, 1998 Frank Tate faced David Humberto Gamez. Tate was 33 years old with a record of 39-4, and Gamez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tate stopped David Humberto Gamez via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Frank Tate KOs Gary Butler
On June 24, 1997 Frank Tate faced Gary Butler. Tate was 32 years old with a record of 37-4, and Butler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Gary Butler via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Frank Tate defeats Michael Olajide
On October 10, 1987 Frank Tate fought Michael Olajide for the vacant IBF middleweight title. Tate was 23 years old with a record of 20-0, and Olajide was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Tate won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Frank Tate KOs Rosendo Rosales
On December 18, 1993 Frank Tate faced Rosendo Rosales. Tate was 29 years old with a record of 33-3, and Rosales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Rosendo Rosales via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Frank Tate KOs Andrew Maynard
On January 10, 1992 Frank Tate fought Andrew Maynard for the vacant WBC-NABF light heavyweight title. Tate was 27 years old with a record of 28-2, and Maynard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Andrew Maynard via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Frank Tate KOs Tyler Hughes
On July 11, 1998 Frank Tate faced Tyler Hughes. Tate was 33 years old with a record of 40-4, and Hughes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Tyler Hughes via TKO in the 7th round.
10. Frank Tate KOs Dominick Carter
On October 25, 1995 Frank Tate faced Dominick Carter. Tate was 31 years old with a record of 34-4, and Carter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was coming off a loss. Tate stopped Dominick Carter via TKO in the 8th round.