Best fights of Jim Watt
Over 13 years as a professional, Jim Watt has compiled a 38-8 (27) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jim Watt loses to Ken Buchanan via points decision
On January 29, 1973 Jim Watt defended his BBBofC British lightweight title against Ken Buchanan. Watt was 24 years old with a record of 15-2, and Buchanan was 27 with a record of 45-2. Both Watt and Buchanan were on a 2-fight winning streak. Watt lost via points decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Buchanan.
2. Jim Watt KOs Charlie Nash
On March 14, 1980 Jim Watt defended his WBC lightweight title against Charlie Nash. Watt was 31 years old with a record of 35-7, and Nash was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 9-fight winning streak. Watt stopped Charlie Nash via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Jim Watt loses to Alexis Argüello via unanimous decision
On June 20, 1981 Jim Watt defended his WBC and The Ring lightweight titles against Alexis Argüello. Watt was 32 years old with a record of 38-7, and Argüello was 29 with a record of 66-5. Watt was on a 12-fight winning streak and Argüello was on a 10-fight winning streak. Watt lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Argüello.
4. Jim Watt KOs Robert Vasquez
On November 3, 1979 Jim Watt defended his WBC lightweight title against Robert Vasquez. Watt was 31 years old with a record of 34-7, and Vasquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 8-fight winning streak. Watt stopped Robert Vasquez via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
5. Jim Watt KOs Sean O'Grady
On November 1, 1980 Jim Watt defended his WBC lightweight title against Sean O'Grady. Watt was 32 years old with a record of 37-7, and O'Grady was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 11-fight winning streak. Watt stopped Sean O'Grady via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
6. Jim Watt KOs Alfredo Pitalua
On April 17, 1979 Jim Watt fought Alfredo Pitalua for the vacant WBC lightweight title. Watt was 30 years old with a record of 33-7, and Pitalua was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 7-fight winning streak. Watt stopped Alfredo Pitalua via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Jim Watt defeats Howard Davis Jr.
On June 7, 1980 Jim Watt defended his WBC lightweight title against Howard Davis Jr.. Watt was 31 years old with a record of 36-7, and Jr. was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 10-fight winning streak. Watt won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
8. Jim Watt KOs Andre Holyk in their 2nd fight
On August 5, 1977 Jim Watt fought Andre Holyk for the vacant EBU lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Watt was 29 years old with a record of 28-7, and Holyk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 2-fight winning streak. Watt stopped Andre Holyk via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Jim Watt KOs John Cheshire in their 2nd fight
On January 27, 1975 Jim Watt fought John Cheshire for the vacant BBBofC British lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Watt was 26 years old with a record of 21-4, and Cheshire was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was coming off a loss. Watt stopped John Cheshire via TKO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Jim Watt KOs Jeronimo Lucas
On November 16, 1977 Jim Watt defended his EBU lightweight title against Jeronimo Lucas. Watt was 29 years old with a record of 29-7, and Lucas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watt was on a 3-fight winning streak. Watt stopped Jeronimo Lucas via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.