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 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.