Best fights of Herbert Hardwick
Over 19 years as a professional, Herbert Hardwick compiled a 178-58-11 (47) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Herbert Hardwick KOs Young Peter Jackson
On July 26, 1936 Herbert Hardwick fought Young Peter Jackson for the vacant world colored welterweight title. Hardwick was 22 years old with a record of 80-21-5, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hardwick stopped Young Peter Jackson via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
2. Herbert Hardwick KOs Eddie Dolan
On January 14, 1942 Herbert Hardwick fought Eddie Dolan for the vacant Connecticut welterweight title. Hardwick was 27 years old with a record of 137-37-7, and Dolan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick stopped Eddie Dolan via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
3. Herbert Hardwick KOs Sonny Jones
On November 15, 1937 Herbert Hardwick defended his world colored welterweight title against Sonny Jones. Hardwick was 23 years old with a record of 95-25-5, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 2-fight losing streak. Hardwick stopped Sonny Jones via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Herbert Hardwick KOs Frankie Britt in their 4th fight
On July 1, 1940 Herbert Hardwick fought Frankie Britt for the vacant USA New England welterweight title. It was their fourth meeting. Hardwick was 26 years old with a record of 122-32-6, and Britt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 14-fight winning streak. Hardwick stopped Frankie Britt via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Herbert Hardwick KOs Billy Campanelli
On August 24, 1944 Herbert Hardwick faced Billy Campanelli. Hardwick was 30 years old with a record of 160-42-8, and Campanelli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 4-fight winning streak. Hardwick stopped Billy Campanelli via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Herbert Hardwick KOs Johnny Barbara
On June 13, 1940 Herbert Hardwick faced Johnny Barbara. Hardwick was 26 years old with a record of 120-32-6, and Barbara was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 12-fight winning streak. Hardwick stopped Johnny Barbara via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Herbert Hardwick KOs Al Gilbert
On May 17, 1943 Herbert Hardwick faced Al Gilbert. Hardwick was 29 years old with a record of 154-40-8, and Gilbert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 2-fight winning streak. Hardwick stopped Al Gilbert via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Herbert Hardwick KOs Billy White in their 2nd fight
On May 27, 1940 Herbert Hardwick faced Billy White. It was their second meeting. Hardwick was 26 years old with a record of 119-32-6, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 11-fight winning streak. Hardwick stopped Billy White via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Herbert Hardwick KOs Werther Arcelli in their 4th fight
On July 12, 1937 Herbert Hardwick faced Werther Arcelli. It was their fourth meeting. Hardwick was 23 years old with a record of 92-23-5, and Arcelli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was coming off a win. Hardwick stopped Werther Arcelli via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Herbert Hardwick KOs Fabio Hurtado
On October 11, 1942 Herbert Hardwick faced Fabio Hurtado. Hardwick was 28 years old with a record of 147-38-7, and Hurtado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Hardwick was on a 9-fight winning streak. Hardwick stopped Fabio Hurtado via KO in the 4th round.