Best fights of Georges Carpentier
Over 18 years as a professional, Georges Carpentier compiled a 89-16-6 (57) record, including 21 title fights across five weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Georges Carpentier loses to Gene Tunney via KO
On July 24, 1924 Georges Carpentier faced Gene Tunney in a heavyweight bout. Carpentier was 30 years old with a record of 87-14-5, and Tunney was 27 with a record of 64-1-3. Carpentier was coming off a loss, while Tunney was on a 11-fight winning streak. Tunney stopped Carpentier via TKO in the 15th round. Lasted into the 15th round.
2. Georges Carpentier KOs Bombardier Billy Wells in their 2nd fight
On December 8, 1913 Georges Carpentier defended his IBU heavyweight title against Bombardier Billy Wells. It was their second meeting. Carpentier was 19 years old with a record of 68-10-5, and Wells was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was on a 10-fight winning streak. Carpentier stopped Bombardier Billy Wells via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Georges Carpentier KOs Bandsman Dick Rice
On February 12, 1913 Georges Carpentier fought Bandsman Dick Rice for the vacant inaugural IBU light heavyweight title. Carpentier was 19 years old with a record of 59-10-5, and Rice was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was coming off a win. Carpentier stopped Bandsman Dick Rice via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Georges Carpentier KOs Jim Sullivan
On February 29, 1912 Georges Carpentier defended his world middlweight claim middleweight title against Jim Sullivan. Carpentier was 18 years old with a record of 54-8-5, and Sullivan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was on a 8-fight winning streak. Carpentier stopped Jim Sullivan via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Georges Carpentier KOs Ted Lewis
On May 11, 1922 Georges Carpentier defended his NBA, NYSAC, and IBU light heavyweight titles against Ted Lewis. Carpentier was 28 years old with a record of 83-12-5, and Lewis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was coming off a win. Carpentier stopped Ted Lewis via KO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
6. Georges Carpentier KOs Joe Beckett in their 2nd fight
On October 1, 1923 Georges Carpentier fought Joe Beckett for the vacant IBU heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Carpentier was 29 years old with a record of 85-13-5, and Beckett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was coming off a win. Carpentier stopped Joe Beckett via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Georges Carpentier KOs Bombardier Billy Wells
On June 1, 1913 Georges Carpentier fought Bombardier Billy Wells for the vacant inaugural IBU heavyweight title. Carpentier was 19 years old with a record of 63-10-5, and Wells was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was on a 5-fight winning streak. Carpentier stopped Bombardier Billy Wells via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Georges Carpentier KOs Joe Beckett
On December 4, 1919 Georges Carpentier defended his IBU heavyweight title against Joe Beckett. Carpentier was 25 years old with a record of 78-11-5, and Beckett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was on a 8-fight winning streak. Carpentier stopped Joe Beckett via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
9. Georges Carpentier KOs Battling Levinsky
On October 12, 1920 Georges Carpentier fought Battling Levinsky for the vacant world and NYSAC light heavyweight titles. Carpentier was 26 years old with a record of 81-11-5, and Levinsky was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was on a 11-fight winning streak. Carpentier stopped Battling Levinsky via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant titles.
10. Georges Carpentier KOs Dick Smith
On July 19, 1919 Georges Carpentier defended his IBU light heavyweight title against Dick Smith. Carpentier was 25 years old with a record of 76-11-5, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carpentier was on a 6-fight winning streak. Carpentier stopped Dick Smith via KO in the 8th round. Defended the title.