Best fights of Ike Quartey
Over 18 years as a professional, Ike Quartey has compiled a 37-4-1 (31) record, including 18 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ike Quartey loses to Oscar De La Hoya via split decision
On February 13, 1999 Ike Quartey fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC welterweight title. Quartey was 29 years old with a record of 34-0-1, and Hoya was 26 with a record of 29-0. Hoya was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Quartey lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hoya.
2. Ike Quartey KOs Vince Phillips
On April 12, 1996 Ike Quartey defended his WBA welterweight title against Vince Phillips. Quartey was 26 years old with a record of 31-0, and Phillips was 32 with a record of 33-1. Quartey was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak and Phillips was on a 5-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Vince Phillips via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Ike Quartey loses to Winky Wright via unanimous decision
On December 2, 2006 Ike Quartey faced Winky Wright in a middleweight bout. Quartey was 37 years old with a record of 37-3-1, and Wright was 35 with a record of 50-3-1. Quartey was coming off a loss. Quartey lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Wright.
4. Ike Quartey defeats Oba Carr
On October 4, 1996 Ike Quartey defended his WBA welterweight title against Oba Carr. Quartey was 26 years old with a record of 32-0, and Carr was 24 with a record of 39-1. Quartey was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak and Carr was on a 7-fight winning streak. Quartey won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Ike Quartey loses to Fernando Vargas via unanimous decision
On April 15, 2000 Ike Quartey fought Fernando Vargas for the IBF super welterweight title. Quartey was 30 years old with a record of 34-1-1, and Vargas was 22 with a record of 18-0. Quartey was coming off a loss, while Vargas was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Quartey lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Vargas.
6. Ike Quartey loses to Vernon Forrest via unanimous decision
On August 5, 2006 Ike Quartey faced Vernon Forrest in a welterweight bout. Quartey was 36 years old with a record of 37-2-1, and Forrest was 35 with a record of 37-2. Quartey was on a 3-fight winning streak and Forrest was on a 2-fight winning streak. Quartey lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Forrest.
7. Ike Quartey KOs Ralph Jones
On April 18, 1997 Ike Quartey defended his WBA welterweight title against Ralph Jones. Quartey was 27 years old with a record of 33-0, and Jones was 0 with a record of 0-0. Quartey was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Ralph Jones via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
8. Ike Quartey KOs Andrew Murray
On August 23, 1995 Ike Quartey defended his WBA welterweight title against Andrew Murray. Quartey was 25 years old with a record of 29-0, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Quartey was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Andrew Murray via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Ike Quartey KOs Jung-Oh Park
On March 4, 1995 Ike Quartey defended his WBA welterweight title against Jung-Oh Park. Quartey was 25 years old with a record of 28-0, and Park was 0 with a record of 0-0. Quartey was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Jung-Oh Park via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Ike Quartey KOs Alberto de las Mercedes Cortes
On October 1, 1994 Ike Quartey defended his WBA welterweight title against Alberto de las Mercedes Cortes. Quartey was 24 years old with a record of 26-0, and Cortes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Quartey was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Alberto de las Mercedes Cortes via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.