Best fights of Jameel McCline
Over 17 years as a professional, Jameel McCline has compiled a 41-13-3 (24) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jameel McCline KOs Michael Grant in 43 seconds
On July 21, 2001 Jameel McCline faced Michael Grant in a heavyweight bout. McCline was 31 years old with a record of 25-2-3, and Grant was 28 with a record of 31-1. McCline was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Grant was coming off a loss. McCline stopped Michael Grant via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Jameel McCline defeats Shannon Briggs
On April 27, 2002 Jameel McCline faced Shannon Briggs in a heavyweight bout. McCline was 31 years old with a record of 27-2-3, and Briggs was 30 with a record of 36-3-1. McCline was on a 6-fight winning streak and Briggs was on a 4-fight winning streak. McCline won via unanimous decision.
3. Jameel McCline defeats Lance Whitaker
On December 1, 2001 Jameel McCline fought Lance Whitaker for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. McCline was 31 years old with a record of 26-2-3, and Whitaker was 29 with a record of 24-1. Both McCline and Whitaker were on a 5-fight winning streak. McCline won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Jameel McCline loses to Chris Byrd via split decision
On November 13, 2004 Jameel McCline fought Chris Byrd for the IBF heavyweight title. McCline was 34 years old with a record of 31-3-3, and Byrd was 34 with a record of 37-2-1. McCline was on a 3-fight winning streak. McCline lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Byrd.
5. Jameel McCline loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On December 7, 2002 Jameel McCline fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBO heavyweight title. McCline was 32 years old with a record of 28-2-3, and Klitschko was 26 with a record of 39-1. McCline was on a 7-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 15-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped McCline via retirement in the 10th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 10th round.
6. Jameel McCline KOs Charles Shufford
On May 9, 2003 Jameel McCline faced Charles Shufford in a heavyweight bout. McCline was 32 years old with a record of 28-3-3, and Shufford was 30 with a record of 19-3. Both McCline and Shufford were coming off a loss. McCline stopped Charles Shufford via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Jameel McCline KOs Cedric Boswell
On October 3, 2003 Jameel McCline faced Cedric Boswell in a heavyweight bout. McCline was 33 years old with a record of 29-3-3, and Boswell was 34 with a record of 21-0. McCline was coming off a win and Boswell was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. McCline stopped Cedric Boswell via TKO in the 10th round.
8. Jameel McCline loses to John Ruiz via unanimous decision
On March 8, 2008 Jameel McCline faced John Ruiz in a heavyweight bout. McCline was 37 years old with a record of 38-8-3, and Ruiz was 36 with a record of 42-7-1. McCline was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Ruiz was coming off a win. McCline lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ruiz.
9. Jameel McCline KOs Andy Sample
On November 26, 2005 Jameel McCline faced Andy Sample in a heavyweight bout. McCline was 35 years old with a record of 32-6-3, and Sample was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCline was coming off a loss. McCline stopped Andy Sample via KO in the 1st round.
10. Jameel McCline KOs Dan Ward
On January 27, 2006 Jameel McCline faced Dan Ward in a heavyweight bout. McCline was 35 years old with a record of 33-6-3, and Ward was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCline was coming off a win. McCline stopped Dan Ward via KO in the 1st round.