Best fights of Jess Willard
Over 12 years as a professional, Jess Willard compiled a 25-7-2 (20) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jess Willard KOs Jack Johnson
On April 5, 1915 Jess Willard fought Jack Johnson for the world heavyweight title. Willard was 33 years old with a record of 22-5-2, and Johnson was 37 with a record of 54-5-10. Both Willard and Johnson were on a 2-fight winning streak. Willard stopped Jack Johnson via KO in the 26th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Jess Willard KOs George Davis
On December 12, 1913 Jess Willard faced George Davis. Willard was 31 years old with a record of 18-4-2, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was on a 2-fight winning streak. Willard stopped George Davis via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Jess Willard KOs Jack Reed
On November 24, 1913 Jess Willard faced Jack Reed. Willard was 31 years old with a record of 16-4-2, and Reed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was coming off a loss. Willard stopped Jack Reed via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Jess Willard KOs Sailor White
On December 2, 1912 Jess Willard faced Sailor White. Willard was 30 years old with a record of 10-2-1, and White was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard stopped Sailor White via KO in the 1st round.
5. Jess Willard KOs George Rodel in their 2nd fight
On December 29, 1913 Jess Willard faced George Rodel. It was their second meeting. Willard was 32 years old with a record of 19-4-2, and Rodel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was on a 3-fight winning streak. Willard stopped George Rodel via KO in the 9th round.
6. Jess Willard KOs Jack Leon
On March 5, 1913 Jess Willard faced Jack Leon. Willard was 31 years old with a record of 13-2-1, and Leon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was on a 3-fight winning streak. Willard stopped Jack Leon via KO in the 4th round.
7. Jess Willard KOs George Rodel in their 3rd fight
On April 28, 1914 Jess Willard faced George Rodel. It was their third meeting. Willard was 32 years old with a record of 21-5-2, and Rodel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was coming off a win. Willard stopped George Rodel via KO in the 6th round.
8. Jess Willard KOs Lewis Fink in their 2nd fight
On March 24, 1911 Jess Willard faced Lewis Fink. It was their second meeting. Willard was 29 years old with a record of 1-1, and Fink was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was coming off a win. Willard stopped Lewis Fink via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Jess Willard KOs William Schiller
On May 15, 1911 Jess Willard faced William Schiller. Willard was 29 years old with a record of 3-1, and Schiller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was on a 3-fight winning streak. Willard stopped William Schiller via KO in the 4th round.
10. Jess Willard KOs Frank Bauer in their 2nd fight
On January 22, 1913 Jess Willard faced Frank Bauer. It was their second meeting. Willard was 31 years old with a record of 12-2-1, and Bauer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Willard was on a 2-fight winning streak. Willard stopped Frank Bauer via TKO in the 5th round.