Best fights of Kassim Ouma
Over 24 years as a professional, Kassim Ouma has compiled a 29-18-1 (18) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kassim Ouma defeats Marco Antonio Rubio
On May 6, 2006 Kassim Ouma defended his WBO-NABO super welterweight title against Marco Antonio Rubio. Ouma was 27 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Rubio was 25 with a record of 34-2-1. Ouma was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rubio was on a 7-fight winning streak. Ouma won via split decision. Defended the title.
2. Kassim Ouma loses to Jermain Taylor via unanimous decision
On December 9, 2006 Kassim Ouma fought Jermain Taylor for the WBC, WBO, The Ring, and lineal middleweight titles. Ouma was 27 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Taylor was 28 with a record of 25-0-1. Ouma was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ouma lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Taylor.
3. Kassim Ouma loses to Roman Karmazin via unanimous decision
On July 14, 2005 Kassim Ouma defended his IBF super welterweight title against Roman Karmazin. Ouma was 26 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Karmazin was 32 with a record of 33-1-1. Ouma was on a 5-fight winning streak and Karmazin was coming off a win. Ouma lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Karmazin.
4. Kassim Ouma KOs Francisco Antonio Mora
On January 27, 2006 Kassim Ouma fought Francisco Antonio Mora for the vacant WBO-NABO super welterweight title. Ouma was 27 years old with a record of 22-2-1, and Mora was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ouma was coming off a win. Ouma stopped Francisco Antonio Mora via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Kassim Ouma KOs Joey Gilbert
On September 25, 2010 Kassim Ouma fought Joey Gilbert for the vacant WBA-NABA middleweight title. Ouma was 31 years old with a record of 26-7-1, and Gilbert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ouma was on a 2-fight losing streak. Ouma stopped Joey Gilbert via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Kassim Ouma defeats Kofi Jantuah
On January 29, 2005 Kassim Ouma defended his IBF super welterweight title against Kofi Jantuah. Ouma was 26 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Jantuah was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ouma was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ouma won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Kassim Ouma defeats Verno Phillips in their 2nd fight
On October 2, 2004 Kassim Ouma fought Verno Phillips for the vacant IBF super welterweight title. It was their second meeting. Ouma was 25 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Phillips was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ouma was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ouma won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Kassim Ouma KOs Martinus Clay
On October 4, 2008 Kassim Ouma faced Martinus Clay in a middleweight bout. Ouma was 29 years old with a record of 25-5-1, and Clay was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ouma was on a 3-fight losing streak. Ouma stopped Martinus Clay via TKO in the 6th round.
9. Kassim Ouma KOs Victor Ramos
On January 15, 1999 Kassim Ouma fought Victor Ramos for the vacant Florida super welterweight title. Ouma was 20 years old with a record of 6-0, and Ramos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ouma was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Ouma stopped Victor Ramos via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Kassim Ouma stops Jason Papillion
On May 10, 2002 Kassim Ouma fought Jason Papillion for the vacant IBF-USBA super welterweight title. Ouma was 23 years old with a record of 15-1-1, and Papillion was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ouma was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ouma stopped Jason Papillion via retirement in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.