Best fights of James Peau
Over 14 years as a professional, James Peau compiled a 35-14 (28) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Peau defeats Tony Tubbs
On December 6, 1994 James Peau defended his IBO heavyweight title against Tony Tubbs. Peau was 28 years old with a record of 22-5, and Tubbs was 36 with a record of 39-5. Peau was on a 5-fight winning streak. Peau won via majority decision. Defended the title.
2. James Peau KOs Crawford Grimsley
On March 18, 1997 James Peau faced Crawford Grimsley in a heavyweight bout. Peau was 31 years old with a record of 31-7, and Grimsley was 29 with a record of 20-1. Both Peau and Grimsley were coming off a loss. Peau stopped Crawford Grimsley via KO in the 1st round.
3. James Peau loses to John Ruiz via split decision
On January 14, 1997 James Peau fought John Ruiz for the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Peau was 30 years old with a record of 31-6, and Ruiz was 25 with a record of 29-3. Peau was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ruiz was on a 4-fight winning streak. Peau lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Ruiz.
4. James Peau KOs Ray Anis
On August 8, 1995 James Peau defended his IBO heavyweight title against Ray Anis. Peau was 29 years old with a record of 26-6, and Anis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peau was coming off a loss. Peau stopped Ray Anis via TKO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
5. James Peau defeats Tim Witherspoon
On April 7, 1998 James Peau faced Tim Witherspoon in a heavyweight bout. Peau was 32 years old with a record of 32-9, and Witherspoon was 40 with a record of 46-6. Peau was on a 2-fight losing streak and Witherspoon was coming off a loss. Peau won via unanimous decision.
6. James Peau KOs Don Mackay
On March 18, 1994 James Peau defended his Australian heavyweight title against Don Mackay. Peau was 28 years old with a record of 17-5, and Mackay was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peau was coming off a loss. Peau stopped Don Mackay via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
7. James Peau KOs Eli Dixon
On November 18, 1999 James Peau faced Eli Dixon in a heavyweight bout. Peau was 33 years old with a record of 33-9, and Dixon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peau was coming off a win. Peau stopped Eli Dixon via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. James Peau KOs Bomani Parker
On June 17, 1995 James Peau faced Bomani Parker in a heavyweight bout. Peau was 29 years old with a record of 25-5, and Parker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peau was on a 8-fight winning streak. Peau stopped Bomani Parker via TKO in the 1st round.
9. James Peau KOs Melton Bowen
On July 23, 1993 James Peau fought Melton Bowen for the vacant WBF (Federation) heavyweight title. Peau was 27 years old with a record of 15-4, and Bowen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peau was coming off a win. Peau stopped Melton Bowen via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
10. James Peau KOs James Lester
On March 9, 2001 James Peau faced James Lester in a heavyweight bout. Peau was 35 years old with a record of 34-11, and Lester was 0 with a record of 0-0. Peau was on a 2-fight losing streak. Peau stopped James Lester via TKO in the 1st round.