Best fights of Jesse Ferguson
Over 16 years as a professional, Jesse Ferguson has compiled a 26-18 (16) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jesse Ferguson defeats Ray Mercer
On February 6, 1993 Jesse Ferguson faced Ray Mercer in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 35 years old with a record of 18-9, and Mercer was 31 with a record of 20-1. Ferguson was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Mercer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson won via unanimous decision.
2. Jesse Ferguson loses to Ray Mercer in their 2nd fight via split decision
On November 19, 1993 Jesse Ferguson faced Ray Mercer in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ferguson was 36 years old with a record of 20-10, and Mercer was 32 with a record of 22-2. Ferguson was coming off a win and Mercer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via split decision. Went the distance with Mercer.
3. Jesse Ferguson loses to Andrew Golota via unanimous decision
On January 30, 1999 Jesse Ferguson faced Andrew Golota in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 41 years old with a record of 26-17, and Golota was 31 with a record of 32-3. Ferguson was on a 2-fight winning streak and Golota was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Golota.
4. Jesse Ferguson loses to Hasim Rahman via unanimous decision
On January 31, 1998 Jesse Ferguson faced Hasim Rahman in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 40 years old with a record of 24-16, and Rahman was 25 with a record of 25-0. Ferguson was on a 4-fight winning streak and Rahman was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Rahman.
5. Jesse Ferguson loses to Michael Dokes via unanimous decision
On July 28, 1992 Jesse Ferguson faced Michael Dokes in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 35 years old with a record of 18-7, and Dokes was 33 with a record of 47-3-2. Ferguson was coming off a win and Dokes was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Dokes.
6. Jesse Ferguson loses to Tony Tubbs via unanimous decision
On November 24, 1992 Jesse Ferguson faced Tony Tubbs in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 35 years old with a record of 18-8, and Tubbs was 34 with a record of 31-4. Ferguson was coming off a loss, while Tubbs was coming off a win. Ferguson lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Tubbs.
7. Jesse Ferguson KOs Rocky Pepeli
On July 22, 1993 Jesse Ferguson faced Rocky Pepeli in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 36 years old with a record of 19-10, and Pepeli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ferguson was coming off a loss. Ferguson stopped Rocky Pepeli via TKO in the 9th round.
8. Jesse Ferguson KOs Tony Jackson
On January 12, 1983 Jesse Ferguson faced Tony Jackson. Ferguson was 25 years old with a record of 0-0, and Jackson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ferguson stopped Tony Jackson via KO in the 1st round.
9. Jesse Ferguson defeats Buster Douglas
On May 9, 1985 Jesse Ferguson faced Buster Douglas. Ferguson was 28 years old with a record of 11-0, and Douglas was 25 with a record of 20-2-1. Ferguson was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak and Douglas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson won via majority decision.
10. Jesse Ferguson KOs Thomas Williams
On April 3, 1997 Jesse Ferguson faced Thomas Williams in a heavyweight bout. Ferguson was 40 years old with a record of 22-16, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ferguson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ferguson stopped Thomas Williams via TKO in the 8th round.