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 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.