Best fights of Julius Francis
Over 13 years as a professional, Julius Francis has compiled a 23-24-1 (12) record, including 19 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Julius Francis KOs Pelé Reid
On January 30, 1999 Julius Francis defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Pelé Reid. Francis was 34 years old with a record of 18-7, and Reid was 26 with a record of 13-0. Francis was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Reid was on an undefeated 13-fight winning streak. Francis stopped Pelé Reid via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
2. Julius Francis defeats Danny Williams
On April 3, 1999 Julius Francis defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Danny Williams. Francis was 34 years old with a record of 19-7, and Williams was 25 with a record of 15-0. Francis was coming off a win and Williams was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Francis won via points decision. Defended the titles.
3. Julius Francis KOs Garry Delaney
On September 27, 1997 Julius Francis defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Garry Delaney. Francis was 32 years old with a record of 17-5, and Delaney was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a win. Francis stopped Garry Delaney via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Julius Francis KOs Damien Caesar in their 2nd fight
On April 9, 1996 Julius Francis fought Damien Caesar for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Francis was 31 years old with a record of 12-4, and Caesar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 2-fight losing streak. Francis stopped Damien Caesar via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Julius Francis loses to Axel Schulz via unanimous decision
On February 28, 1998 Julius Francis faced Axel Schulz in a heavyweight bout. Francis was 33 years old with a record of 18-5, and Schulz was 29 with a record of 24-3-1. Francis was on a 2-fight winning streak and Schulz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Francis lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Schulz.
6. Julius Francis KOs James Oyebola
On September 28, 1996 Julius Francis defended his Southern Area heavyweight title against James Oyebola. Francis was 31 years old with a record of 15-4, and Oyebola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 3-fight winning streak. Francis stopped James Oyebola via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Julius Francis KOs Damien Caesar
On February 23, 1995 Julius Francis fought Damien Caesar for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title. Francis was 30 years old with a record of 8-1, and Caesar was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Francis stopped Damien Caesar via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Julius Francis KOs Gary Charlton
On November 23, 1994 Julius Francis faced Gary Charlton. Francis was 29 years old with a record of 7-1, and Charlton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a win. Francis stopped Gary Charlton via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Julius Francis defeats Scott Welch in their 2nd fight
On June 26, 1999 Julius Francis defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Scott Welch. It was their second meeting. Francis was 34 years old with a record of 20-7, and Welch was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 2-fight winning streak. Francis won via points decision. Defended the titles.
10. Julius Francis KOs Steffen Nielsen
On September 13, 2002 Julius Francis faced Steffen Nielsen in a heavyweight bout. Francis was 37 years old with a record of 22-10-1, and Nielsen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis stopped Steffen Nielsen via KO in the 6th round.