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 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Ike Quartey KOs Crisanto España
On June 4, 1994 Ike Quartey fought Crisanto España for the vacant WBA welterweight title. Quartey was 24 years old with a record of 25-0, and España was 0 with a record of 0-0. Quartey was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Crisanto España via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Ike Quartey KOs Alfredo Horacio Jaurena
On June 25, 1992 Ike Quartey defended his WBC International super lightweight title against Alfredo Horacio Jaurena. Quartey was 22 years old with a record of 17-0, and Jaurena was 0 with a record of 0-0. Quartey was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Alfredo Horacio Jaurena via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Ike Quartey KOs Dindo Canoy
On March 7, 1992 Ike Quartey fought Dindo Canoy for the vacant WBC International super lightweight title. Quartey was 22 years old with a record of 15-0, and Canoy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Quartey was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Quartey stopped Dindo Canoy via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.