Best fights of James Tillis
Over 22 years as a professional, James Tillis has compiled a 42-22-1 (31) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Tillis defeats Earnie Shavers
On June 11, 1982 James Tillis faced Earnie Shavers in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 24 years old with a record of 21-1, and Shavers was 37 with a record of 67-10-1. Tillis was coming off a win and Shavers was on a 7-fight winning streak. Tillis won via unanimous decision.
2. James Tillis KOs Michael Bennett
On August 20, 1984 James Tillis faced Michael Bennett. Tillis was 27 years old with a record of 29-4, and Bennett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tillis stopped Michael Bennett via KO in the 1st round.
3. James Tillis loses to Gerrie Coetzee via unanimous decision
On September 7, 1985 James Tillis faced Gerrie Coetzee in a heavyweight bout. Tillis was 28 years old with a record of 31-6, and Coetzee was 30 with a record of 29-4-1. Both Tillis and Coetzee were coming off a loss. Tillis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Coetzee.
4. James Tillis loses to Evander Holyfield via KO
On July 16, 1988 James Tillis faced Evander Holyfield in a cruiserweight bout. Tillis was 31 years old with a record of 38-13-1, and Holyfield was 25 with a record of 18-0. Tillis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Tillis via retirement in the 5th round.
5. James Tillis KOs Harry Terrell
On November 20, 1979 James Tillis faced Harry Terrell. Tillis was 22 years old with a record of 10-0, and Terrell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Tillis stopped Harry Terrell via KO in the 1st round.
6. James Tillis KOs Bob Whaley
On October 19, 1979 James Tillis faced Bob Whaley. Tillis was 22 years old with a record of 9-0, and Whaley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Tillis stopped Bob Whaley via TKO in the 1st round.
7. James Tillis KOs Lorenzo Boyd
On October 28, 1986 James Tillis faced Lorenzo Boyd. Tillis was 29 years old with a record of 34-10, and Boyd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis was coming off a win. Tillis stopped Lorenzo Boyd via KO in the 3rd round.
8. James Tillis KOs Rocky Lane
On March 31, 1979 James Tillis faced Rocky Lane. Tillis was 21 years old with a record of 4-0, and Lane was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Tillis stopped Rocky Lane via KO in the 1st round.
9. James Tillis KOs Ronnie Douglas
On March 6, 1987 James Tillis faced Ronnie Douglas. Tillis was 29 years old with a record of 35-11-1, and Douglas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis was coming off a loss. Tillis stopped Ronnie Douglas via TKO in the 5th round.
10. James Tillis KOs Dave Watkins
On February 2, 1979 James Tillis faced Dave Watkins. Tillis was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Watkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tillis was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Tillis stopped Dave Watkins via KO in the 1st round.