Best fights of Lou Del Valle
Over 18 years as a professional, Lou Del Valle has compiled a 36-6-2 (22) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Lou Del Valle loses to Roy Jones Jr. via unanimous decision
On July 18, 1998 Lou Del Valle fought Roy Jones Jr. for the WBC light heavyweight title. Valle was 30 years old with a record of 27-1, and Jr. was 29 with a record of 36-1. Valle was on a 5-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 2-fight winning streak. Valle lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jr..
2. Lou Del Valle loses to Virgil Hill via unanimous decision
On April 20, 1996 Lou Del Valle fought Virgil Hill for the WBA light heavyweight title. Valle was 27 years old with a record of 22-0, and Hill was 32 with a record of 41-1. Valle was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Hill was on a 11-fight winning streak. Valle lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hill.
3. Lou Del Valle draws with Bruno Girard
On August 4, 2001 Lou Del Valle fought Bruno Girard for the vacant WBA and WBA (Regular) light heavyweight titles. Valle was 33 years old with a record of 31-2, and Girard was 30 with a record of 39-3-1. Valle was on a 4-fight winning streak and Girard was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
4. Lou Del Valle loses to Bruno Girard in their 2nd fight via split decision
On July 13, 2002 Lou Del Valle fought Bruno Girard for the WBA (Regular) light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Valle was 34 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Girard was 31 with a record of 41-3-2. Girard was on a 2-fight winning streak. Valle lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Girard.
5. Lou Del Valle KOs Eddy Smulders
On September 20, 1997 Lou Del Valle fought Eddy Smulders for the vacant WBA light heavyweight title. Valle was 29 years old with a record of 26-1, and Smulders was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valle was on a 4-fight winning streak. Valle stopped Eddy Smulders via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Lou Del Valle KOs Charles Daughtry
On March 18, 1995 Lou Del Valle faced Charles Daughtry. Valle was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Daughtry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valle was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Valle stopped Charles Daughtry via KO in the 1st round.
7. Lou Del Valle KOs Anthony Brown
On October 13, 1994 Lou Del Valle faced Anthony Brown. Valle was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valle was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Valle stopped Anthony Brown via KO in the 1st round.
8. Lou Del Valle KOs James Campbell
On December 23, 1992 Lou Del Valle faced James Campbell. Valle was 24 years old with a record of 8-0, and Campbell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valle was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Valle stopped James Campbell via KO in the 1st round.
9. Lou Del Valle KOs Charles Daughtry in their 2nd fight
On July 29, 1999 Lou Del Valle faced Charles Daughtry. It was their second meeting. Valle was 31 years old with a record of 28-2, and Daughtry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valle was coming off a win. Valle stopped Charles Daughtry via TKO in the 6th round.
10. Lou Del Valle KOs Exum Speight
On October 15, 1992 Lou Del Valle faced Exum Speight. Valle was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Speight was 0 with a record of 0-0. Valle was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Valle stopped Exum Speight via TKO in the 1st round.