Best fights of Joshua Clottey
Over 24 years as a professional, Joshua Clottey has compiled a 41-5 (24) record, including ten title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Joshua Clottey loses to Miguel Cotto via split decision
On June 13, 2009 Joshua Clottey fought Miguel Cotto for the WBO welterweight title. Clottey was 31 years old with a record of 35-2, and Cotto was 28 with a record of 33-1. Clottey was on a 5-fight winning streak and Cotto was coming off a win. Clottey lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Cotto.
2. Joshua Clottey loses to Manny Pacquiao via unanimous decision
On March 13, 2010 Joshua Clottey fought Manny Pacquiao for the WBO welterweight title. Clottey was 32 years old with a record of 35-3, and Pacquiao was 31 with a record of 50-3-2. Clottey was coming off a loss, while Pacquiao was on a 11-fight winning streak. Clottey lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Pacquiao.
3. Joshua Clottey defeats Diego Corrales
On April 7, 2007 Joshua Clottey faced Diego Corrales in a welterweight bout. Clottey was 29 years old with a record of 30-2, and Corrales was 29 with a record of 40-4. Clottey was coming off a loss and Corrales was on a 2-fight losing streak. Clottey won via unanimous decision.
4. Joshua Clottey defeats Anthony Mundine
On April 9, 2014 Joshua Clottey fought Anthony Mundine for the WBA International super welterweight title. Clottey was 36 years old with a record of 37-4, and Mundine was 38 with a record of 46-5. Both Clottey and Mundine were on a 2-fight winning streak. Clottey won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
5. Joshua Clottey defeats Zab Judah
On August 2, 2008 Joshua Clottey fought Zab Judah for the vacant IBF welterweight title. Clottey was 30 years old with a record of 34-2, and Judah was 30 with a record of 36-5. Clottey was on a 4-fight winning streak and Judah was on a 2-fight winning streak. Clottey won via technical decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Joshua Clottey loses to Antonio Margarito via unanimous decision
On December 2, 2006 Joshua Clottey fought Antonio Margarito for the WBO welterweight title. Clottey was 29 years old with a record of 30-1, and Margarito was 28 with a record of 33-4. Both Clottey and Margarito were on a 3-fight winning streak. Clottey lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Margarito.
7. Joshua Clottey KOs Calvin Green
On November 19, 2011 Joshua Clottey faced Calvin Green. Clottey was 34 years old with a record of 35-4, and Green was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clottey was on a 2-fight losing streak. Clottey stopped Calvin Green via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Joshua Clottey KOs José Luis Cruz
On April 3, 2008 Joshua Clottey faced José Luis Cruz. Clottey was 30 years old with a record of 33-2, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clottey was on a 3-fight winning streak. Clottey stopped José Luis Cruz via TKO in the 5th round.
9. Joshua Clottey KOs Ike Obi in their 2nd fight
On April 27, 2001 Joshua Clottey fought Ike Obi for the vacant African Boxing Union welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Clottey was 23 years old with a record of 20-1, and Obi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clottey was coming off a loss. Clottey stopped Ike Obi via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Joshua Clottey KOs Mfaume Mfaume
On March 8, 2019 Joshua Clottey faced Mfaume Mfaume. Clottey was 41 years old with a record of 39-5, and Mfaume was 0 with a record of 0-0. Clottey was coming off a loss. Clottey stopped Mfaume Mfaume via TKO in the 6th round.