Best fights of Michael McKinson
Over 10 years as a professional, Michael McKinson has compiled a 27-2 (4) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael McKinson defeats Przemyslaw Runowski
On August 14, 2021 Michael McKinson defended his WBO Global welterweight title against Przemyslaw Runowski. McKinson was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Runowski was 27 with a record of 19-1. McKinson was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Runowski was on a 2-fight winning streak. McKinson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
2. Michael McKinson defeats Chris Kongo
On March 27, 2021 Michael McKinson fought Chris Kongo for the WBO Global welterweight title. McKinson was 26 years old with a record of 19-0, and Kongo was 28 with a record of 12-0. McKinson was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Kongo was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. McKinson won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
3. Michael McKinson KOs Sergio Dos Santos Carvalho
On March 18, 2023 Michael McKinson faced Sergio Dos Santos Carvalho in a welterweight bout. McKinson was 28 years old with a record of 23-1, and Carvalho was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinson was coming off a win. McKinson stopped Sergio Dos Santos Carvalho via TKO in the 5th round.
4. Michael McKinson KOs Colin Lynes
On November 25, 2017 Michael McKinson fought Colin Lynes for the vacant WBC International Silver welterweight title. McKinson was 23 years old with a record of 12-0, and Lynes was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinson was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. McKinson stopped Colin Lynes via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Michael McKinson defeats Musah Lawson
On December 10, 2023 Michael McKinson fought Musah Lawson for the vacant WBC International welterweight title. McKinson was 29 years old with a record of 25-1, and Lawson was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinson was on a 3-fight winning streak. McKinson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Michael McKinson KOs Lebin Morales
On May 27, 2023 Michael McKinson faced Lebin Morales in a welterweight bout. McKinson was 29 years old with a record of 24-1, and Morales was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinson was on a 2-fight winning streak. McKinson stopped Lebin Morales via TKO in the 7th round.
7. Michael McKinson defeats Evgeny Pavko
On July 20, 2019 Michael McKinson fought Evgeny Pavko for the vacant WBO European welterweight title. McKinson was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Pavko was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinson was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. McKinson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Michael McKinson defeats Ryan Kelly
On March 9, 2019 Michael McKinson defended his WBC International Silver welterweight title against Ryan Kelly. McKinson was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Kelly was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinson was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. McKinson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Michael McKinson defeats Sammy McNess
On October 26, 2018 Michael McKinson defended his WBC International Silver welterweight title against Sammy McNess. McKinson was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and McNess was 0 with a record of 0-0. McKinson was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. McKinson won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
10. Michael McKinson loses to Vergil Ortiz Jr. via KO
On August 6, 2022 Michael McKinson fought Vergil Ortiz Jr. for the WBO International welterweight title. McKinson was 28 years old with a record of 22-0, and Jr. was 24 with a record of 18-0. McKinson was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Jr. stopped McKinson via TKO in the 9th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 9th round.