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 BBBofC British, Commonwealth (British Empire), 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 BBBofC British, Commonwealth (British Empire), 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 (British Empire high bbbn) and Commonwealth heavyweight titles 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 titles.
4. Julius Francis KOs Damien Caesar in their 2nd fight
On April 9, 1996 Julius Francis fought Damien Caesar for the vacant BBBofC Sourn Area and Southern Area heavyweight titles. 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 titles.
5. Julius Francis defeats Mike Holden in their 2nd fight
On April 30, 2001 Julius Francis fought Mike Holden for the vacant WBO InterContinental and WB0 InterContinental heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Francis was 36 years old with a record of 21-9, and Holden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was on a 2-fight losing streak. Francis won via points decision. Won the vacant titles.
6. Julius Francis KOs James Oyebola
On September 28, 1996 Julius Francis defended his BBBofC Sourn Area and Southern Area heavyweight titles 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 titles.
7. Julius Francis defeats Scott Welch in their 2nd fight
On June 26, 1999 Julius Francis defended his BBBofC British, Commonwealth (British Empire), 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.
8. Julius Francis KOs Damien Caesar
On February 23, 1995 Julius Francis fought Damien Caesar for the vacant BBBofC Sourn Area and Southern Area heavyweight titles. 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 titles.
9. Julius Francis defeats Joseph Chingangu
On June 30, 1997 Julius Francis fought Joseph Chingangu for the vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. Francis was 32 years old with a record of 16-5, and Chingangu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Francis was coming off a loss. Francis won via points decision. Won the vacant titles.
10. 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.