Best fights of Lloyd Honeyghan
Over 14 years as a professional, Lloyd Honeyghan has compiled a 43-5 (30) record, including 16 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lloyd Honeyghan stops Donald Curry
On September 27, 1986 Lloyd Honeyghan fought Donald Curry for the undisputed welterweight title. Honeyghan was 26 years old with a record of 27-0, and Curry was 25 with a record of 25-0. Honeyghan was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Curry was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Donald Curry via retirement in the 6th round. Crowned the undisputed welterweight champion.
2. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Jorge Vaca in their 2nd fight
On March 29, 1988 Lloyd Honeyghan fought Jorge Vaca for the WBC, The Ring, and lineal welterweight titles. It was their second meeting. Honeyghan was 27 years old with a record of 31-1, and Vaca was 28 with a record of 42-6-1. Honeyghan was coming off a loss, while Vaca was on a 18-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Jorge Vaca via KO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Yung-Kil Chung
On July 29, 1988 Lloyd Honeyghan defended his WBC and The Ring welterweight titles against Yung-Kil Chung. Honeyghan was 28 years old with a record of 32-1, and Chung was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was coming off a win. Honeyghan stopped Yung-Kil Chung via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
4. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Gene Hatcher in 45 seconds
On August 30, 1987 Lloyd Honeyghan defended his WBC, IBF, and The Ring welterweight titles against Gene Hatcher. Honeyghan was 27 years old with a record of 30-0, and Hatcher was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Gene Hatcher via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the titles.
5. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Johnny Bumphus
On February 22, 1987 Lloyd Honeyghan defended his WBC, IBF, and The Ring welterweight titles against Johnny Bumphus. Honeyghan was 26 years old with a record of 28-0, and Bumphus was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Johnny Bumphus via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
6. Lloyd Honeyghan defeats Maurice Blocker
On April 18, 1987 Lloyd Honeyghan defended his WBC, IBF, and The Ring welterweight titles against Maurice Blocker. Honeyghan was 26 years old with a record of 29-0, and Blocker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was on an undefeated 29-fight winning streak. Honeyghan won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
7. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Mickey Hughes
On January 30, 1993 Lloyd Honeyghan fought Mickey Hughes for the vacant Commonwealth super welterweight title. Honeyghan was 32 years old with a record of 40-3, and Hughes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was on a 6-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Mickey Hughes via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Kevin Adamson
On February 26, 1994 Lloyd Honeyghan defended his Commonwealth super welterweight title against Kevin Adamson. Honeyghan was 33 years old with a record of 42-4, and Adamson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was coming off a win. Honeyghan stopped Kevin Adamson via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
9. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Gianfranco Rosi
On January 5, 1985 Lloyd Honeyghan fought Gianfranco Rosi for the vacant European welterweight title. Honeyghan was 24 years old with a record of 20-0, and Rosi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Gianfranco Rosi via KO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
10. Lloyd Honeyghan KOs Sylvester Mittee
On November 27, 1985 Lloyd Honeyghan defended his European welterweight title against Sylvester Mittee. Honeyghan was 25 years old with a record of 25-0, and Mittee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Honeyghan was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Honeyghan stopped Sylvester Mittee via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.