Best fights of Livingstone Bramble
Over 23 years as a professional, Livingstone Bramble has compiled a 40-26-3 (25) record, including nine title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Livingstone Bramble KOs Ray Mancini
On June 1, 1984 Livingstone Bramble fought Ray Mancini for the WBA lightweight title. Bramble was 23 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Mancini was 23 with a record of 29-1. Bramble was on a 13-fight winning streak and Mancini was on a 9-fight winning streak. Bramble stopped Ray Mancini via TKO in the 14th round. Crowned the new lightweight champion.
2. Livingstone Bramble defeats Ray Mancini in their 2nd fight
On February 16, 1985 Livingstone Bramble defended his WBA lightweight title against Ray Mancini. It was their second meeting. Bramble was 24 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Mancini was 23 with a record of 29-2. Bramble was on a 15-fight winning streak, while Mancini was coming off a loss. Bramble won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Livingstone Bramble draws with Darryl Tyson
On July 2, 1993 Livingstone Bramble faced Darryl Tyson in a super lightweight bout. Bramble was 32 years old with a record of 34-11-2, and Tyson was 32 with a record of 40-5. Bramble was on a 3-fight losing streak and Tyson was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.
4. Livingstone Bramble KOs Tyrone Crawley
On February 16, 1986 Livingstone Bramble defended his WBA lightweight title against Tyrone Crawley. Bramble was 25 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Crawley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bramble was on a 16-fight winning streak. Bramble stopped Tyrone Crawley via TKO in the 13th round. Defended the title.
5. Livingstone Bramble KOs Harold Brazier
On August 8, 1989 Livingstone Bramble fought Harold Brazier for the vacant WBC-NABF super lightweight title. Bramble was 28 years old with a record of 28-3-2, and Brazier was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bramble was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bramble stopped Harold Brazier via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Livingstone Bramble loses to Buddy McGirt via unanimous decision
On April 9, 1994 Livingstone Bramble faced Buddy McGirt in a super lightweight bout. Bramble was 33 years old with a record of 36-12-3, and McGirt was 30 with a record of 61-3-1. Both Bramble and McGirt were on a 2-fight winning streak. Bramble lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McGirt.
7. Livingstone Bramble loses to Rafael Ruelas via unanimous decision
On August 23, 1996 Livingstone Bramble faced Rafael Ruelas in a lightweight bout. Bramble was 35 years old with a record of 38-17-3, and Ruelas was 25 with a record of 45-3. Bramble was coming off a win and Ruelas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bramble lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ruelas.
8. Livingstone Bramble KOs Tony Bennett
On May 4, 1996 Livingstone Bramble faced Tony Bennett. Bramble was 35 years old with a record of 37-17-3, and Bennett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bramble was on a 4-fight losing streak. Bramble stopped Tony Bennett via KO in the 1st round.
9. Livingstone Bramble KOs Juan Minaya
On March 25, 1989 Livingstone Bramble faced Juan Minaya. Bramble was 28 years old with a record of 27-3-2, and Minaya was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bramble was coming off a win. Bramble stopped Juan Minaya via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Livingstone Bramble KOs Juan Lebron
On August 22, 1992 Livingstone Bramble faced Juan Lebron. Bramble was 31 years old with a record of 33-8-2, and Lebron was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bramble was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bramble stopped Juan Lebron via TKO in the 3rd round.