Best fights of Hasim Rahman
Over 20 years as a professional, Hasim Rahman has compiled a 50-9-2 (41) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Hasim Rahman KOs Lennox Lewis
On April 22, 2001 Hasim Rahman fought Lennox Lewis for the IBF, IBO, and WBC heavyweight titles. Rahman was 28 years old with a record of 34-2, and Lewis was 35 with a record of 38-1-1. Rahman was on a 3-fight winning streak and Lewis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Rahman stopped Lennox Lewis via KO in the 5th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Hasim Rahman KOs Corrie Sanders
On May 20, 2000 Hasim Rahman fought Corrie Sanders for the WBU heavyweight title. Rahman was 27 years old with a record of 32-2, and Sanders was 34 with a record of 36-1. Rahman was coming off a win and Sanders was on a 13-fight winning streak. Rahman stopped Corrie Sanders via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Hasim Rahman draws with James Toney
On March 18, 2006 Hasim Rahman defended his WBC heavyweight title against James Toney. Rahman was 33 years old with a record of 41-5-1, and Toney was 37 with a record of 69-4-2. Rahman was on a 6-fight winning streak and Toney was coming off a win. The fight ended in a majority decision.
4. Hasim Rahman draws with David Tua in their 2nd fight
On March 29, 2003 Hasim Rahman faced David Tua in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Rahman was 30 years old with a record of 35-4, and Tua was 30 with a record of 42-3. Rahman was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Tua was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
5. Hasim Rahman defeats Monte Barrett
On August 13, 2005 Hasim Rahman fought Monte Barrett for the vacant WBC interim and WBC interim heavyweight titles. Rahman was 32 years old with a record of 40-5-1, and Barrett was 34 with a record of 31-3. Rahman was on a 5-fight winning streak and Barrett was on a 2-fight winning streak. Rahman won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
6. Hasim Rahman loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On December 13, 2008 Hasim Rahman fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, and WBO heavyweight titles. Rahman was 36 years old with a record of 45-6-2, and Klitschko was 32 with a record of 51-3. Klitschko was on a 9-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Rahman via TKO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
