Best fights of John Conteh
Over 9 years as a professional, John Conteh has compiled a 34-4-1 (24) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Conteh KOs Len Hutchins
On March 5, 1977 John Conteh defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Len Hutchins. Conteh was 25 years old with a record of 29-1, and Hutchins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 18-fight winning streak. Conteh stopped Len Hutchins via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
2. John Conteh KOs Lonnie Bennett
On March 11, 1975 John Conteh defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Lonnie Bennett. Conteh was 23 years old with a record of 26-1, and Bennett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 15-fight winning streak. Conteh stopped Lonnie Bennett via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
3. John Conteh defeats Yaqui López
On October 9, 1976 John Conteh defended his WBC light heavyweight title against Yaqui López. Conteh was 25 years old with a record of 28-1, and López was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 17-fight winning streak. Conteh won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
4. John Conteh defeats Jorge Ahumada
On October 1, 1974 John Conteh fought Jorge Ahumada for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Conteh was 23 years old with a record of 25-1, and Ahumada was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 14-fight winning streak. Conteh won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
5. John Conteh KOs Chris Finnegan in their 2nd fight
On May 21, 1974 John Conteh defended his European, British, and Commonwealth light heavyweight titles against Chris Finnegan. It was their second meeting. Conteh was 22 years old with a record of 24-1, and Finnegan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 13-fight winning streak. Conteh stopped Chris Finnegan via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.
6. John Conteh stops Tom Bogs
On March 12, 1974 John Conteh defended his European light heavyweight title against Tom Bogs. Conteh was 22 years old with a record of 23-1, and Bogs was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 12-fight winning streak. Conteh stopped Tom Bogs via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
7. John Conteh KOs Rüdiger Schmidtke
On March 13, 1973 John Conteh fought Rüdiger Schmidtke for the vacant European light heavyweight title. Conteh was 21 years old with a record of 17-1, and Schmidtke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 6-fight winning streak. Conteh stopped Rüdiger Schmidtke via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.
8. John Conteh defeats Baby Boy Rolle
On October 23, 1973 John Conteh defended his Commonwealth light heavyweight title against Baby Boy Rolle. Conteh was 22 years old with a record of 20-1, and Rolle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 9-fight winning streak. Conteh won via points decision. Defended the title.
9. John Conteh defeats Chris Finnegan
On May 22, 1973 John Conteh defended his European light heavyweight title against Chris Finnegan. Conteh was 21 years old with a record of 18-1, and Finnegan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 7-fight winning streak. Conteh won via points decision. Defended the title.
10. John Conteh KOs James Dixon
On May 31, 1980 John Conteh faced James Dixon. Conteh was 29 years old with a record of 33-4-1, and Dixon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Conteh was on a 2-fight losing streak. Conteh stopped James Dixon via TKO in the 5th round.