Best fights of Kennedy McKinney
Over 14 years as a professional, Kennedy McKinney has compiled a 36-6-1 (19) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Kennedy McKinney KOs Junior Jones
On December 19, 1997 Kennedy McKinney fought Junior Jones for the WBO super bantamweight title. McKinney was 31 years old with a record of 32-3-1, and Jones was 27 with a record of 44-2. McKinney was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jones was on a 11-fight winning streak. McKinney stopped Junior Jones via TKO in the 4th round. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
2. Kennedy McKinney defeats Sugar Baby Rojas
On February 9, 1992 Kennedy McKinney fought Sugar Baby Rojas for the IBF-USBA super bantamweight title. McKinney was 26 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Rojas was 31 with a record of 35-5-1. McKinney was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Rojas was coming off a win. McKinney won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super bantamweight champion.
3. Kennedy McKinney stops Paul Banke
On March 20, 1992 Kennedy McKinney defended his IBF-USBA super bantamweight title against Paul Banke. McKinney was 26 years old with a record of 20-0-1, and Banke was 28 with a record of 21-6. McKinney was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak, while Banke was coming off a loss. McKinney stopped Paul Banke via retirement in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Kennedy McKinney loses to Vuyani Bungu in their 2nd fight via split decision
On April 5, 1997 Kennedy McKinney fought Vuyani Bungu for the IBF super bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. McKinney was 31 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Bungu was 30 with a record of 31-2. McKinney was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bungu was on a 12-fight winning streak. McKinney lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bungu.
5. Kennedy McKinney KOs Rudy Zavala
On July 17, 1993 Kennedy McKinney defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Rudy Zavala. McKinney was 27 years old with a record of 23-0-1, and Zavala was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinney was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. McKinney stopped Rudy Zavala via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Kennedy McKinney KOs José Rincones
On February 19, 1994 Kennedy McKinney defended his IBF super bantamweight title against José Rincones. McKinney was 28 years old with a record of 25-0-1, and Rincones was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinney was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. McKinney stopped José Rincones via KO in the 5th round. Defended the title.
7. Kennedy McKinney loses to Marco Antonio Barrera via KO
On February 3, 1996 Kennedy McKinney fought Marco Antonio Barrera for the WBO super bantamweight title. McKinney was 30 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Barrera was 22 with a record of 39-0. McKinney was coming off a win and Barrera was on an undefeated 39-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped McKinney via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
8. Kennedy McKinney KOs Welcome Ncita
On December 2, 1992 Kennedy McKinney fought Welcome Ncita for the vacant IBF super bantamweight title. McKinney was 26 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Ncita was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinney was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. McKinney stopped Welcome Ncita via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Kennedy McKinney KOs John Lowey
On August 26, 1995 Kennedy McKinney fought John Lowey for the vacant inaugural WBU super bantamweight title. McKinney was 29 years old with a record of 27-1-1, and Lowey was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinney was coming off a loss. McKinney stopped John Lowey via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Kennedy McKinney defeats Welcome Ncita in their 2nd fight
On April 16, 1994 Kennedy McKinney defended his IBF super bantamweight title against Welcome Ncita. It was their second meeting. McKinney was 28 years old with a record of 26-0-1, and Ncita was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinney was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. McKinney won via majority decision. Defended the title.