Best fights of Jimmy Wilde
Over 12 years as a professional, Jimmy Wilde has compiled a 139-5-1 (99) record, including 14 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jimmy Wilde KOs George Clark in their 2nd fight
On March 12, 1917 Jimmy Wilde defended his IBU, NSC British, world, National Sporting Club (1891-1929) British, and EBU European flyweight titles against George Clark. It was their second meeting. Wilde was 24 years old with a record of 119-1-1, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 11-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped George Clark via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
2. Jimmy Wilde KOs Eugene Husson
On March 30, 1914 Jimmy Wilde fought Eugene Husson for the vacant IBU and EBU European flyweight titles. Wilde was 21 years old with a record of 81-0-1, and Husson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Eugene Husson via KO in the 6th round. Won the vacant titles.
3. Jimmy Wilde KOs Johnny Hughes
On July 31, 1916 Jimmy Wilde defended his IBU, NSC British, EBU European, and IBU World flyweight titles against Johnny Hughes. Wilde was 24 years old with a record of 116-1-1, and Hughes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 8-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Johnny Hughes via KO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
4. Jimmy Wilde KOs Tancy Lee in their 2nd fight
On June 26, 1916 Jimmy Wilde defended his IBU, National Sporting Club (1891-1929) British, and IBU World flyweight titles against Tancy Lee. It was their second meeting. Wilde was 24 years old with a record of 115-1-1, and Lee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 7-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Tancy Lee via KO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
5. Jimmy Wilde stops Dick Heasman
On April 29, 1918 Jimmy Wilde defended his NSC British, world, and National Sporting Club (1891-1929) British flyweight titles against Dick Heasman. Wilde was 25 years old with a record of 122-1-1, and Heasman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 14-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Dick Heasman via retirement in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
6. Jimmy Wilde stops Johnny Rosner
On April 24, 1916 Jimmy Wilde defended his IBU and IBU World flyweight titles against Johnny Rosner. Wilde was 23 years old with a record of 110-1-1, and Rosner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 2-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Johnny Rosner via retirement in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
7. Jimmy Wilde stops Joe Symonds in their 2nd fight
On February 14, 1916 Jimmy Wilde fought Joe Symonds for the vacant IBU, NSC British, National Sporting Club (1891-1929) British, and IBU World flyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Wilde was 23 years old with a record of 107-1-1, and Symonds was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 8-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Joe Symonds via retirement in the 12th round. Won the vacant titles.
8. Jimmy Wilde KOs Bobby Dyson
On May 1, 1920 Jimmy Wilde faced Bobby Dyson in a flyweight bout. Wilde was 27 years old with a record of 136-3-1, and Dyson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 7-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Bobby Dyson via KO in the 1st round.
9. Jimmy Wilde KOs Battling Al Murray
On April 21, 1920 Jimmy Wilde defended his world flyweight title against Battling Al Murray. Wilde was 27 years old with a record of 135-3-1, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 6-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Battling Al Murray via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
10. Jimmy Wilde stops Young Zulu Kid
On December 18, 1916 Jimmy Wilde fought Young Zulu Kid for the vacant inaugural world flyweight title. Wilde was 24 years old with a record of 118-1-1, and Kid was 0 with a record of 0-0. Wilde was on a 10-fight winning streak. Wilde stopped Young Zulu Kid via retirement in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.