Best fights of John Mugabi
Over 18 years as a professional, John Mugabi has compiled a 42-7-1 (39) record, including eight title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. John Mugabi loses to Marvelous Marvin Hagler via KO
On March 10, 1986 John Mugabi fought Marvelous Marvin Hagler for the undisputed middleweight title. Mugabi was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Hagler was 31 with a record of 61-2-2. Mugabi was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Hagler was on a 15-fight winning streak. Hagler stopped Mugabi via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. John Mugabi KOs René Jacquot
On July 8, 1989 John Mugabi fought René Jacquot for the vacant WBC super welterweight title. Mugabi was 29 years old with a record of 33-2, and Jacquot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on a 8-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped René Jacquot via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
3. John Mugabi KOs Carlos Antunes
On January 10, 1990 John Mugabi faced Carlos Antunes. Mugabi was 29 years old with a record of 35-2, and Antunes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on a 10-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Carlos Antunes via KO in the 1st round.
4. John Mugabi KOs Ricky Stackhouse
On October 30, 1989 John Mugabi faced Ricky Stackhouse. Mugabi was 29 years old with a record of 34-2, and Stackhouse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on a 9-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Ricky Stackhouse via TKO in the 1st round.
5. John Mugabi KOs Kenneth Styles
On February 23, 1989 John Mugabi faced Kenneth Styles. Mugabi was 28 years old with a record of 31-2, and Styles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on a 6-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Kenneth Styles via TKO in the 1st round.
6. John Mugabi KOs Earl Hargrove
On March 17, 1985 John Mugabi faced Earl Hargrove. Mugabi was 25 years old with a record of 23-0, and Hargrove was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Earl Hargrove via KO in the 1st round.
7. John Mugabi KOs Nino Gonzalez
On September 25, 1984 John Mugabi faced Nino Gonzalez. Mugabi was 24 years old with a record of 22-0, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Nino Gonzalez via KO in the 1st round.
8. John Mugabi KOs Curtis Parker
On November 12, 1983 John Mugabi faced Curtis Parker. Mugabi was 23 years old with a record of 18-0, and Parker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Curtis Parker via KO in the 1st round.
9. John Mugabi KOs Francisco Carballo
On February 4, 1989 John Mugabi faced Francisco Carballo. Mugabi was 28 years old with a record of 30-2, and Carballo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Francisco Carballo via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. John Mugabi KOs Wilbert Johnson
On May 27, 1984 John Mugabi faced Wilbert Johnson. Mugabi was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mugabi was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Mugabi stopped Wilbert Johnson via KO in the 2nd round.