Best fights of Lance Whitaker
Over 14 years as a professional, Lance Whitaker has compiled a 36-7-1 (29) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lance Whitaker KOs Friday Ahunanya
On April 17, 2004 Lance Whitaker faced Friday Ahunanya in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 31 years old with a record of 28-2-1, and Ahunanya was 32 with a record of 20-1-1. Both Whitaker and Ahunanya were on a 3-fight winning streak. Whitaker stopped Friday Ahunanya via TKO in the 5th round.
2. Lance Whitaker KOs Cliff Couser
On October 13, 2002 Lance Whitaker faced Cliff Couser in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 30 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Couser was 31 with a record of 23-7-2. Couser was on a 2-fight winning streak. Whitaker stopped Cliff Couser via KO in the 5th round.
3. Lance Whitaker loses to Lou Savarese via split decision
On March 6, 1999 Lance Whitaker faced Lou Savarese in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 26 years old with a record of 19-0, and Savarese was 33 with a record of 38-2. Whitaker was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Savarese was on a 2-fight winning streak. Whitaker lost via split decision. Went the distance with Savarese.
4. Lance Whitaker KOs Oleg Maskaev
On March 10, 2001 Lance Whitaker fought Oleg Maskaev for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Whitaker was 28 years old with a record of 23-1, and Maskaev was 32 with a record of 20-3. Whitaker was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Maskaev was coming off a loss. Whitaker stopped Oleg Maskaev via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
5. Lance Whitaker defeats Monte Barrett
On August 28, 1999 Lance Whitaker fought Monte Barrett for the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Whitaker was 27 years old with a record of 19-1, and Barrett was 28 with a record of 21-0. Whitaker was coming off a loss, while Barrett was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Whitaker won via split decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
6. Lance Whitaker KOs Otis Tisdale
On August 5, 2004 Lance Whitaker faced Otis Tisdale in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 32 years old with a record of 29-2-1, and Tisdale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Whitaker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Whitaker stopped Otis Tisdale via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Lance Whitaker KOs Alex Stewart
On January 16, 1999 Lance Whitaker faced Alex Stewart in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Stewart was 34 with a record of 43-8. Whitaker was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Stewart was coming off a win. Whitaker stopped Alex Stewart via TKO in the 7th round.
8. Lance Whitaker KOs Ron Johnson
On February 23, 2008 Lance Whitaker faced Ron Johnson in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 35 years old with a record of 32-4-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Whitaker was coming off a loss. Whitaker stopped Ron Johnson via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Lance Whitaker KOs Mathew Ellis
On August 21, 2009 Lance Whitaker faced Mathew Ellis in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 37 years old with a record of 34-5-1, and Ellis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Whitaker was coming off a win. Whitaker stopped Mathew Ellis via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Lance Whitaker loses to Luan Krasniqi via KO
On May 28, 2005 Lance Whitaker faced Luan Krasniqi in a heavyweight bout. Whitaker was 32 years old with a record of 30-2-1, and Krasniqi was 34 with a record of 27-1-1. Whitaker was on a 5-fight winning streak. Krasniqi stopped Whitaker via KO in the 6th round. Lasted into the 6th round.