Best fights of Joe Gans
Over 15 years as a professional, Joe Gans compiled a 157-12-22 (100) record, including 22 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joe Gans KOs Frank Erne in their 2nd fight
On May 12, 1902 Joe Gans fought Frank Erne for the vacant world lightweight title. It was their second meeting. Gans was 27 years old with a record of 112-7-15, and Erne was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 12-fight winning streak. Gans stopped Frank Erne via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Joe Gans KOs George McFadden in their 7th fight
On June 27, 1902 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against George McFadden. It was their 7th meeting. Gans was 27 years old with a record of 117-7-15, and McFadden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 17-fight winning streak. Gans stopped George McFadden via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Joe Gans KOs Kid McPartland in their 3rd fight
On October 13, 1902 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against Kid McPartland. It was their third meeting. Gans was 27 years old with a record of 121-7-15, and McPartland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 21-fight winning streak. Gans stopped Kid McPartland via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
4. Joe Gans KOs Jimmy Britt in their 2nd fight
On September 9, 1907 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against Jimmy Britt. It was their second meeting. Gans was 32 years old with a record of 151-10-22, and Britt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 3-fight winning streak. Gans stopped Jimmy Britt via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
5. Joe Gans KOs Rudy Unholz
On May 14, 1908 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against Rudy Unholz. Gans was 33 years old with a record of 155-10-22, and Unholz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 7-fight winning streak. Gans stopped Rudy Unholz via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
6. Joe Gans KOs Steve Crosby in their 5th fight
On March 11, 1903 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against Steve Crosby. It was their fifth meeting. Gans was 28 years old with a record of 126-7-16, and Crosby was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was coming off a win. Gans stopped Steve Crosby via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
7. Joe Gans KOs Charley Sieger
On November 14, 1902 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against Charley Sieger. Gans was 27 years old with a record of 123-7-15, and Sieger was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 23-fight winning streak. Gans stopped Charley Sieger via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the title.
8. Joe Gans KOs Kid Herman
On January 1, 1907 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against Kid Herman. Gans was 32 years old with a record of 150-10-22, and Herman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gans stopped Kid Herman via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
9. Joe Gans KOs Rufe Turner
On July 24, 1902 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against Rufe Turner. Gans was 27 years old with a record of 118-7-15, and Turner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 18-fight winning streak. Gans stopped Rufe Turner via TKO in the 15th round. Defended the title.
10. Joe Gans defeats George Memsic
On September 27, 1907 Joe Gans defended his world lightweight title against George Memsic. Gans was 32 years old with a record of 152-10-22, and Memsic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Gans was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gans won via points decision. Defended the title.