Best fights of Herol Graham
Over 19 years as a professional, Herol Graham has compiled a 48-6 (28) record, including 21 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Herol Graham KOs Ayub Kalule
On February 5, 1986 Herol Graham fought Ayub Kalule for the EBU middleweight title. Graham was 26 years old with a record of 34-0, and Kalule was 32 with a record of 46-3. Graham was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak and Kalule was on a 6-fight winning streak. Graham stopped Ayub Kalule via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Herol Graham defeats Vinny Paz
On December 6, 1997 Herol Graham defended his WBC International super middleweight title against Vinny Paz. Graham was 38 years old with a record of 47-5, and Paz was 34 with a record of 41-6. Graham was on a 3-fight winning streak and Paz was coming off a win. Graham won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Herol Graham loses to Mike McCallum via split decision
On May 10, 1989 Herol Graham fought Mike McCallum for the vacant WBA middleweight title. Graham was 29 years old with a record of 41-1, and McCallum was 32 with a record of 35-1. Both Graham and McCallum were on a 3-fight winning streak. Graham lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with McCallum.
4. Herol Graham loses to Sumbu Kalambay in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On March 12, 1992 Herol Graham fought Sumbu Kalambay for the European middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Graham was 32 years old with a record of 44-3, and Kalambay was 35 with a record of 53-5-1. Graham was coming off a win and Kalambay was on a 2-fight winning streak. Graham lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Kalambay.
5. Herol Graham KOs John Ashton
On December 10, 1991 Herol Graham defended his British middleweight title against John Ashton. Graham was 32 years old with a record of 43-3, and Ashton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Graham was coming off a loss. Graham stopped John Ashton via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Herol Graham KOs James Cook
On June 8, 1988 Herol Graham fought James Cook for the vacant British middleweight title. Graham was 28 years old with a record of 39-1, and Cook was 0 with a record of 0-0. Graham was coming off a win. Graham stopped James Cook via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Herol Graham KOs Johnny Melfah
On November 23, 1988 Herol Graham defended his British middleweight title against Johnny Melfah. Graham was 29 years old with a record of 40-1, and Melfah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Graham was on a 2-fight winning streak. Graham stopped Johnny Melfah via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
8. Herol Graham KOs Jimmy Price
On April 24, 1985 Herol Graham fought Jimmy Price for the vacant British middleweight title. Graham was 25 years old with a record of 31-0, and Price was 0 with a record of 0-0. Graham was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Graham stopped Jimmy Price via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Herol Graham KOs Chris Johnson
On July 12, 1997 Herol Graham fought Chris Johnson for the vacant WBC International super middleweight title. Graham was 37 years old with a record of 46-5, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Graham was on a 2-fight winning streak. Graham stopped Chris Johnson via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Herol Graham KOs Clement Tshinza
On May 23, 1983 Herol Graham fought Clement Tshinza for the vacant European super welterweight title. Graham was 23 years old with a record of 23-0, and Tshinza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Graham was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Graham stopped Clement Tshinza via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.