Best fights of Matthew Saad Muhammad
Over 18 years as a professional, Matthew Saad Muhammad compiled a 39-16-3 (29) record, including 16 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs John Conteh in their 2nd fight
On March 29, 1980 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against John Conteh. It was their second meeting. Muhammad was 25 years old with a record of 24-3-2, and Conteh was 28 with a record of 33-3-1. Muhammad was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Conteh was coming off a loss. Muhammad stopped John Conteh via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
2. Matthew Saad Muhammad defeats John Conteh
On August 18, 1979 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC light heavyweight title against John Conteh. Muhammad was 25 years old with a record of 23-3-2, and Conteh was 28 with a record of 33-2-1. Muhammad was on a 10-fight winning streak and Conteh was coming off a win. Muhammad won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Marvin Johnson in their 2nd fight
On April 22, 1979 Matthew Saad Muhammad fought Marvin Johnson for the WBC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Muhammad was 24 years old with a record of 22-3-2, and Johnson was 25 with a record of 22-2. Muhammad was on a 9-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Marvin Johnson via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
4. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Lottie Mwale
On November 28, 1980 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Lottie Mwale. Muhammad was 26 years old with a record of 27-3-2, and Mwale was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muhammad was on a 14-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Lottie Mwale via KO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
5. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Louis Pergaud
On May 11, 1980 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Louis Pergaud. Muhammad was 25 years old with a record of 25-3-2, and Pergaud was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muhammad was on a 12-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Louis Pergaud via TKO in the 5th round. Defended the titles.
6. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Murray Sutherland
On April 25, 1981 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Murray Sutherland. Muhammad was 26 years old with a record of 29-3-2, and Sutherland was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muhammad was on a 16-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Murray Sutherland via KO in the 9th round. Defended the titles.
7. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Vonzell Johnson
On February 28, 1981 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Vonzell Johnson. Muhammad was 26 years old with a record of 28-3-2, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muhammad was on a 15-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Vonzell Johnson via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
8. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Jerry Martin
On September 26, 1981 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Jerry Martin. Muhammad was 27 years old with a record of 30-3-2, and Martin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muhammad was on a 17-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Jerry Martin via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
9. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Yaqui Lopez in their 2nd fight
On July 13, 1980 Matthew Saad Muhammad defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Yaqui Lopez. It was their second meeting. Muhammad was 25 years old with a record of 26-3-2, and Lopez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Muhammad was on a 13-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Yaqui Lopez via TKO in the 14th round. Defended the titles.
10. Matthew Saad Muhammad KOs Marvin Johnson
On July 26, 1977 Matthew Saad Muhammad fought Marvin Johnson for the vacant WBC-NABF light heavyweight title. Muhammad was 22 years old with a record of 15-3-2, and Johnson was 23 with a record of 15-0. Muhammad was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Muhammad stopped Marvin Johnson via TKO in the 12th round. Won the vacant title.