Best fights of Marlon Starling
Over 11 years as a professional, Marlon Starling has compiled a 45-6-1 (27) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Marlon Starling KOs Lloyd Honeyghan
On February 4, 1989 Marlon Starling fought Lloyd Honeyghan for the WBC and The Ring welterweight titles. Starling was 29 years old with a record of 43-4-1, and Honeyghan was 28 with a record of 33-1. Honeyghan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Starling stopped Lloyd Honeyghan via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
2. Marlon Starling KOs Mark Breland
On August 22, 1987 Marlon Starling fought Mark Breland for the WBA welterweight title. Starling was 27 years old with a record of 41-4, and Breland was 24 with a record of 18-0. Starling was on a 4-fight winning streak and Breland was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Starling stopped Mark Breland via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Marlon Starling loses to Michael Nunn via majority decision
On April 14, 1990 Marlon Starling fought Michael Nunn for the IBF middleweight title. Starling was 30 years old with a record of 45-4-1, and Nunn was 27 with a record of 34-0. Starling was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nunn was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak. Starling lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Nunn.
4. Marlon Starling defeats Young Kil Jung
On September 15, 1989 Marlon Starling defended his WBC welterweight title against Young Kil Jung. Starling was 30 years old with a record of 44-4-1, and Jung was 0 with a record of 0-0. Starling was coming off a win. Starling won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Marlon Starling defeats Simon Brown
On November 22, 1985 Marlon Starling defended his IBF-USBA welterweight title against Simon Brown. Starling was 26 years old with a record of 34-3, and Brown was 22 with a record of 21-0. Starling was on a 2-fight winning streak and Brown was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Starling won via split decision. Defended the title.
6. Marlon Starling defeats Fujio Ozaki
On February 5, 1988 Marlon Starling defended his WBA welterweight title against Fujio Ozaki. Starling was 28 years old with a record of 42-4, and Ozaki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Starling was on a 5-fight winning streak. Starling won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Marlon Starling KOs Kevin Morgan
On July 17, 1982 Marlon Starling fought Kevin Morgan for the vacant IBF-USBA welterweight title. Starling was 22 years old with a record of 23-0, and Morgan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Starling was on an undefeated 23-fight winning streak. Starling stopped Kevin Morgan via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Marlon Starling defeats Floyd Mayweather Sr. in their 2nd fight
On April 26, 1985 Marlon Starling defended his IBF-USBA welterweight title against Floyd Mayweather Sr.. It was their second meeting. Starling was 25 years old with a record of 32-3, and Sr. was 32 with a record of 28-4-1. Both Starling and Sr. were coming off a loss. Starling won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Marlon Starling defeats Tommy Ayers
On July 24, 1983 Marlon Starling defended his IBF-USBA and WBC-NABF welterweight titles against Tommy Ayers. Starling was 23 years old with a record of 28-1, and Ayers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Starling was on a 3-fight winning streak. Starling won via majority decision. Defended the titles.
10. Marlon Starling defeats Lupe Aquino
On April 17, 1984 Marlon Starling defended his IBF-USBA and WBC-NABF welterweight titles against Lupe Aquino. Starling was 24 years old with a record of 31-2, and Aquino was 0 with a record of 0-0. Starling was coming off a loss. Starling won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.