Best fights of John H. Stracey
Over 9 years as a professional, John H. Stracey has compiled a 45-5-1 (37) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John H. Stracey KOs José Nápoles
On December 6, 1975 John H. Stracey fought José Nápoles for the WBC and The Ring welterweight titles. Stracey was 25 years old with a record of 42-3-1, and Nápoles was 35 with a record of 81-6. Stracey was on a 8-fight winning streak and Nápoles was on a 4-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped José Nápoles via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. John H. Stracey KOs Hedgemon Lewis
On March 20, 1976 John H. Stracey defended his WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles against Hedgemon Lewis. Stracey was 25 years old with a record of 43-3-1, and Lewis was 30 with a record of 53-6-2. Stracey was on a 9-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Hedgemon Lewis via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
3. John H. Stracey KOs Bobby Arthur in their 2nd fight
On June 5, 1973 John H. Stracey fought Bobby Arthur for the vacant British welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Stracey was 22 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Arthur was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was on a 5-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Bobby Arthur via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. John H. Stracey KOs Roger Menetrey
On May 27, 1974 John H. Stracey fought Roger Menetrey for the vacant European welterweight title. Stracey was 23 years old with a record of 36-3-1, and Menetrey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Roger Menetrey via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. John H. Stracey stops Max Hebeisen
On April 29, 1975 John H. Stracey defended his European welterweight title against Max Hebeisen. Stracey was 24 years old with a record of 39-3-1, and Hebeisen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was on a 5-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Max Hebeisen via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. John H. Stracey KOs Georges Warusfel
On May 23, 1978 John H. Stracey faced Georges Warusfel. Stracey was 27 years old with a record of 44-5-1, and Warusfel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was on a 2-fight losing streak. Stracey stopped Georges Warusfel via TKO in the 9th round.
7. John H. Stracey KOs Tony Garcia
On October 1, 1974 John H. Stracey faced Tony Garcia. Stracey was 24 years old with a record of 37-3-1, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was on a 3-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Tony Garcia via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. John H. Stracey KOs Les Pearson
On October 10, 1972 John H. Stracey faced Les Pearson. Stracey was 22 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Pearson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Les Pearson via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. John H. Stracey KOs Jose Papo Melendez
On September 10, 1973 John H. Stracey faced Jose Papo Melendez. Stracey was 22 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Melendez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was on a 6-fight winning streak. Stracey stopped Jose Papo Melendez via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. John H. Stracey KOs Joe Yekinni
On June 6, 1972 John H. Stracey faced Joe Yekinni. Stracey was 21 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Yekinni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stracey was coming off a win. Stracey stopped Joe Yekinni via TKO in the 2nd round.