Best fights of George Benton
Over 21 years as a professional, George Benton compiled a 62-13-1 (37) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. George Benton defeats Joey Giardello
On August 6, 1962 George Benton faced Joey Giardello in a middleweight bout. Benton was 29 years old with a record of 44-7-1, and Giardello was 32 with a record of 87-22-8. Benton was on a 5-fight winning streak and Giardello was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benton won via unanimous decision.
2. George Benton defeats Freddie Little
On October 18, 1960 George Benton faced Freddie Little. Benton was 27 years old with a record of 38-6-1, and Little was 24 with a record of 22-1. Benton was coming off a win and Little was on a 11-fight winning streak. Benton won via majority decision.
3. George Benton KOs Bobby Warthen
On September 24, 1968 George Benton faced Bobby Warthen. Benton was 35 years old with a record of 58-12-1, and Warthen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Benton stopped Bobby Warthen via TKO in the 1st round.
4. George Benton KOs David Beckles
On January 13, 1970 George Benton faced David Beckles. Benton was 36 years old with a record of 60-12-1, and Beckles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 6-fight winning streak. Benton stopped David Beckles via KO in the 1st round.
5. George Benton KOs John Henry Smith
On August 31, 1963 George Benton faced John Henry Smith. Benton was 30 years old with a record of 49-8-1, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was coming off a win. Benton stopped John Henry Smith via KO in the 2nd round.
6. George Benton KOs Danny Garcia
On April 15, 1968 George Benton faced Danny Garcia. Benton was 34 years old with a record of 57-12-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Benton stopped Danny Garcia via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. George Benton KOs Oscar Freeman
On March 11, 1968 George Benton faced Oscar Freeman. Benton was 34 years old with a record of 56-12-1, and Freeman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Benton stopped Oscar Freeman via KO in the 2nd round.
8. George Benton KOs Clarence Alford
On March 7, 1963 George Benton faced Clarence Alford. Benton was 29 years old with a record of 46-7-1, and Alford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 7-fight winning streak. Benton stopped Clarence Alford via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. George Benton KOs Rudolph Bent
On April 12, 1962 George Benton faced Rudolph Bent. Benton was 28 years old with a record of 42-7-1, and Bent was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Benton stopped Rudolph Bent via KO in the 2nd round.
10. George Benton KOs Ernest Burford
On March 16, 1964 George Benton faced Ernest Burford. Benton was 30 years old with a record of 50-9-1, and Burford was 0 with a record of 0-0. Benton was coming off a loss. Benton stopped Ernest Burford via KO in the 4th round.