Best fights of Maurice Harris
Over 26 years as a professional, Maurice Harris has compiled a 26-22-3 (11) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Maurice Harris defeats Jeremy Williams
On June 19, 1999 Maurice Harris faced Jeremy Williams in a heavyweight bout. Harris was 23 years old with a record of 14-9-2, and Williams was 26 with a record of 34-2. Harris was on a 5-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 8-fight winning streak. Harris won via unanimous decision.
2. Maurice Harris KOs Jimmy Thunder
On May 20, 1997 Maurice Harris faced Jimmy Thunder in a heavyweight bout. Harris was 21 years old with a record of 8-8-2, and Thunder was 31 with a record of 32-7. Both Harris and Thunder were coming off a win. Harris stopped Jimmy Thunder via KO in the 7th round.
3. Maurice Harris loses to Larry Holmes via split decision
On July 29, 1997 Maurice Harris faced Larry Holmes. Harris was 21 years old with a record of 9-8-2, and Holmes was 47 with a record of 65-6. Harris was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Holmes was coming off a loss. Harris lost via split decision. Went the distance with Holmes.
4. Maurice Harris loses to Chris Byrd via unanimous decision
On May 12, 2001 Maurice Harris fought Chris Byrd for the vacant IBF-USBA heavyweight title. Harris was 25 years old with a record of 18-10-2, and Byrd was 30 with a record of 32-2. Harris was on a 2-fight winning streak and Byrd was coming off a win. Harris lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Byrd.
5. Maurice Harris defeats Nagy Aguilera
On August 6, 2010 Maurice Harris faced Nagy Aguilera in a heavyweight bout. Harris was 34 years old with a record of 23-14-2, and Aguilera was 24 with a record of 16-3. Harris was on a 3-fight winning streak and Aguilera was coming off a win. Harris won via unanimous decision.
6. Maurice Harris KOs Rashid Latif
On April 18, 1998 Maurice Harris faced Rashid Latif. Harris was 22 years old with a record of 9-9-2, and Latif was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harris was coming off a loss. Harris stopped Rashid Latif via KO in the 1st round.
7. Maurice Harris KOs Orion Sistrunk
On October 1, 1998 Maurice Harris faced Orion Sistrunk. Harris was 22 years old with a record of 11-9-2, and Sistrunk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harris was on a 2-fight winning streak. Harris stopped Orion Sistrunk via KO in the 1st round.
8. Maurice Harris KOs Sergei Liakhovich
On June 1, 2002 Maurice Harris faced Sergei Liakhovich in a heavyweight bout. Harris was 26 years old with a record of 18-12-2, and Liakhovich was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harris was on a 2-fight losing streak. Harris stopped Sergei Liakhovich via KO in the 9th round.
9. Maurice Harris KOs Michael Taylor
On February 27, 1993 Maurice Harris faced Michael Taylor. Harris was 17 years old with a record of 1-1, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harris was coming off a win. Harris stopped Michael Taylor via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Maurice Harris KOs Tom Murray
On October 1, 1993 Maurice Harris faced Tom Murray. Harris was 17 years old with a record of 2-3, and Murray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Harris was on a 2-fight losing streak. Harris stopped Tom Murray via TKO in the 1st round.