Best fights of John McDermott
Over 12 years as a professional, John McDermott has compiled a 28-8 (18) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John McDermott KOs Larry Olubamiwo
On February 19, 2011 John McDermott fought Larry Olubamiwo for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title. McDermott was 30 years old with a record of 25-7, and Olubamiwo was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was on a 4-fight losing streak. McDermott stopped Larry Olubamiwo via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. John McDermott loses to Danny Williams in their 2nd fight via split decision
On May 2, 2009 John McDermott fought Danny Williams for the British heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. McDermott was 29 years old with a record of 25-4, and Williams was 35 with a record of 40-7. Both McDermott and Williams were coming off a loss. McDermott lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Williams.
3. John McDermott loses to Danny Williams via majority decision
On July 18, 2008 John McDermott fought Danny Williams for the British heavyweight title. McDermott was 28 years old with a record of 25-3, and Williams was 35 with a record of 39-6. McDermott was on a 6-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. McDermott lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Williams.
4. John McDermott KOs Alvin Miller in their 2nd fight
On April 8, 2005 John McDermott faced Alvin Miller in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. McDermott was 25 years old with a record of 18-2, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was coming off a loss. McDermott stopped Alvin Miller via KO in the 1st round.
5. John McDermott KOs Vitali Shkraba
On January 26, 2007 John McDermott faced Vitali Shkraba in a heavyweight bout. McDermott was 26 years old with a record of 19-3, and Shkraba was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was coming off a loss. McDermott stopped Vitali Shkraba via TKO in the 1st round.
6. John McDermott KOs Jason Brewster in 54 seconds
On December 14, 2002 John McDermott faced Jason Brewster. McDermott was 22 years old with a record of 13-0, and Brewster was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. McDermott stopped Jason Brewster via TKO in the 1st round.
7. John McDermott KOs Pavels Dolgovs
On February 24, 2012 John McDermott faced Pavels Dolgovs in a heavyweight bout. McDermott was 31 years old with a record of 26-8, and Dolgovs was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was coming off a loss. McDermott stopped Pavels Dolgovs via TKO in the 4th round.
8. John McDermott KOs Pelé Reid
On April 18, 2008 John McDermott fought Pelé Reid for the vacant English and BBBofC English heavyweight titles. McDermott was 28 years old with a record of 24-3, and Reid was 35 with a record of 19-4-2. McDermott was on a 5-fight winning streak and Reid was on a 4-fight winning streak. McDermott stopped Pelé Reid via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.
9. John McDermott KOs Martin Roodtman
On May 4, 2002 John McDermott faced Martin Roodtman. McDermott was 22 years old with a record of 10-0, and Roodtman was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. McDermott stopped Martin Roodtman via TKO in the 1st round.
10. John McDermott KOs Tony Booth
On January 19, 2002 John McDermott faced Tony Booth. McDermott was 21 years old with a record of 9-0, and Booth was 0 with a record of 0-0. McDermott was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. McDermott stopped Tony Booth via TKO in the 1st round.