Best fights of Freddie Little
Over 15 years as a professional, Freddie Little has compiled a 51-6 (31) record, including six title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Freddie Little KOs Denny Moyer
On January 3, 1966 Freddie Little faced Denny Moyer in a middleweight bout. Little was 29 years old with a record of 29-2, and Moyer was 26 with a record of 45-18-2. Little was on a 7-fight winning streak and Moyer was coming off a win. Little stopped Denny Moyer via KO in the 4th round.
2. Freddie Little KOs Hisao Minami
On September 9, 1969 Freddie Little defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Hisao Minami. Little was 33 years old with a record of 43-4, and Minami was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was on a 4-fight winning streak. Little stopped Hisao Minami via KO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
3. Freddie Little defeats Stanley Hayward
On March 17, 1969 Freddie Little fought Stanley Hayward for the vacant undisputed super welterweight title. Little was 32 years old with a record of 40-4, and Hayward was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a win. Little won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
4. Freddie Little defeats Gerhard Piaskowy
On March 20, 1970 Freddie Little defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Gerhard Piaskowy. Little was 33 years old with a record of 45-5, and Piaskowy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a loss. Little won via points decision. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Freddie Little KOs Larry Howard
On May 5, 1961 Freddie Little faced Larry Howard. Little was 25 years old with a record of 23-2, and Howard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a win. Little stopped Larry Howard via KO in the 1st round.
6. Freddie Little KOs Willard Wynn in their 2nd fight
On June 19, 1968 Freddie Little faced Willard Wynn. It was their second meeting. Little was 32 years old with a record of 38-4, and Wynn was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a win. Little stopped Willard Wynn via KO in the 3rd round.
7. Freddie Little KOs Sugar Boy Nando
On November 29, 1968 Freddie Little faced Sugar Boy Nando. Little was 32 years old with a record of 39-4, and Nando was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little stopped Sugar Boy Nando via KO in the 4th round.
8. Freddie Little KOs Maurice Rice
On December 23, 1971 Freddie Little faced Maurice Rice. Little was 35 years old with a record of 47-6, and Rice was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a win. Little stopped Maurice Rice via KO in the 5th round.
9. Freddie Little KOs Sonny Gill
On September 13, 1965 Freddie Little faced Sonny Gill. Little was 29 years old with a record of 27-2, and Gill was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was on a 5-fight winning streak. Little stopped Sonny Gill via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Freddie Little KOs Billy Stanley
On September 12, 1960 Freddie Little faced Billy Stanley. Little was 24 years old with a record of 21-1, and Stanley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was on a 10-fight winning streak. Little stopped Billy Stanley via KO in the 2nd round.