Best fights of Ingemar Johansson
Over 10 years as a professional, Ingemar Johansson compiled a 26-2 (17) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ingemar Johansson KOs Floyd Patterson
On June 26, 1959 Ingemar Johansson fought Floyd Patterson for the NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Johansson was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Patterson was 24 with a record of 35-1. Johansson was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Patterson was on a 22-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Floyd Patterson via TKO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Ingemar Johansson KOs Dick Richardson
On June 17, 1962 Ingemar Johansson fought Dick Richardson for the vacant European heavyweight title. Johansson was 29 years old with a record of 24-2, and Richardson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Dick Richardson via KO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Ingemar Johansson defeats Brian London
On April 21, 1963 Ingemar Johansson faced Brian London in a heavyweight bout. Johansson was 30 years old with a record of 25-2, and London was 28 with a record of 28-9. Both Johansson and London were on a 3-fight winning streak. Johansson won via points decision.
4. Ingemar Johansson KOs Joe Erskine
On February 21, 1958 Ingemar Johansson defended his European heavyweight title against Joe Erskine. Johansson was 25 years old with a record of 18-0, and Erskine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Joe Erskine via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
5. Ingemar Johansson KOs Eddie Machen
On September 14, 1958 Ingemar Johansson faced Eddie Machen. Johansson was 25 years old with a record of 20-0, and Machen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Eddie Machen via KO in the 1st round.
6. Ingemar Johansson KOs Wim Snoek
On April 15, 1962 Ingemar Johansson faced Wim Snoek. Johansson was 29 years old with a record of 23-2, and Snoek was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was coming off a win. Johansson stopped Wim Snoek via KO in the 5th round.
7. Ingemar Johansson KOs Franco Cavicchi
On September 30, 1956 Ingemar Johansson fought Franco Cavicchi for the vacant European heavyweight title. Johansson was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and Cavicchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Franco Cavicchi via KO in the 13th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Ingemar Johansson KOs Joe Bygraves in their 2nd fight
On February 9, 1962 Ingemar Johansson faced Joe Bygraves. It was their second meeting. Johansson was 29 years old with a record of 22-2, and Bygraves was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Johansson stopped Joe Bygraves via TKO in the 7th round.
9. Ingemar Johansson KOs Heinz Neuhaus
On July 13, 1958 Ingemar Johansson faced Heinz Neuhaus. Johansson was 25 years old with a record of 19-0, and Neuhaus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Heinz Neuhaus via TKO in the 4th round.
10. Ingemar Johansson KOs Hein ten Hoff
On August 28, 1955 Ingemar Johansson faced Hein ten Hoff. Johansson was 22 years old with a record of 11-0, and Hoff was 0 with a record of 0-0. Johansson was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Johansson stopped Hein ten Hoff via KO in the 1st round.