Best fights of Jimmy Young
Over 21 years as a professional, Jimmy Young compiled a 35-19-2 (12) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jimmy Young defeats George Foreman
On March 17, 1977 Jimmy Young faced George Foreman in a heavyweight bout. Young was 28 years old with a record of 20-5-2, and Foreman was 28 with a record of 45-1. Young was on a 3-fight winning streak and Foreman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Young won via unanimous decision.
2. Jimmy Young defeats Ron Lyle
On February 11, 1975 Jimmy Young faced Ron Lyle. Young was 26 years old with a record of 13-4-2, and Lyle was 33 with a record of 30-1-1. Lyle was on a 4-fight winning streak. Young won via unanimous decision.
3. Jimmy Young loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On April 30, 1976 Jimmy Young fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Young was 27 years old with a record of 17-4-2, and Ali was 34 with a record of 50-2. Young was on a 4-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 9-fight winning streak. Young lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ali.
4. Jimmy Young defeats Ron Lyle in their 2nd fight
On November 6, 1976 Jimmy Young faced Ron Lyle in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Young was 27 years old with a record of 19-5-2, and Lyle was 35 with a record of 32-4-1. Young was on a 2-fight winning streak and Lyle was coming off a win. Young won via unanimous decision.
5. Jimmy Young draws with Earnie Shavers in their 2nd fight
On November 26, 1974 Jimmy Young faced Earnie Shavers. It was their second meeting. Young was 26 years old with a record of 13-4-1, and Shavers was 30 with a record of 46-4. Young was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Shavers was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.
6. Jimmy Young loses to Ken Norton via split decision
On November 5, 1977 Jimmy Young faced Ken Norton in a heavyweight bout. Young was 28 years old with a record of 22-5-2, and Norton was 34 with a record of 39-4. Young was on a 5-fight winning streak and Norton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Young lost via split decision. Went the distance with Norton.
7. Jimmy Young KOs Don Halpin
On March 8, 1980 Jimmy Young faced Don Halpin. Young was 31 years old with a record of 24-9-2, and Halpin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a win. Young stopped Don Halpin via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Jimmy Young KOs Wendell Bailey
On June 22, 1979 Jimmy Young faced Wendell Bailey. Young was 30 years old with a record of 22-8-2, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was on a 3-fight losing streak. Young stopped Wendell Bailey via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Jimmy Young KOs Lou Rogan
On September 2, 1976 Jimmy Young faced Lou Rogan. Young was 27 years old with a record of 17-5-2, and Rogan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a loss. Young stopped Lou Rogan via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Jimmy Young KOs Mike Boswell in their 2nd fight
On September 12, 1976 Jimmy Young faced Mike Boswell. It was their second meeting. Young was 27 years old with a record of 18-5-2, and Boswell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Young was coming off a win. Young stopped Mike Boswell via TKO in the 4th round.