Best fights of Michael Moorer
Over 20 years as a professional, Michael Moorer has compiled a 52-4-1 (40) record, including 18 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Michael Moorer defeats Evander Holyfield
On April 22, 1994 Michael Moorer fought Evander Holyfield for the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles. Moorer was 26 years old with a record of 34-0, and Holyfield was 31 with a record of 30-1. Moorer was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moorer won via majority decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Michael Moorer KOs Francois Botha
On November 9, 1996 Michael Moorer defended his IBF heavyweight title against Francois Botha. Moorer was 28 years old with a record of 37-1, and Botha was 28 with a record of 35-0. Moorer was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moorer stopped Francois Botha via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
3. Michael Moorer KOs Vassiliy Jirov
On December 9, 2004 Michael Moorer fought Vassiliy Jirov for the vacant WBC Continental Americas and WBANABA heavyweight titles. Moorer was 37 years old with a record of 46-4-1, and Jirov was 30 with a record of 33-2. Both Moorer and Jirov were coming off a loss. Moorer stopped Vassiliy Jirov via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant titles.
4. Michael Moorer defeats Vaughn Bean
On March 29, 1997 Michael Moorer defended his IBF heavyweight title against Vaughn Bean. Moorer was 29 years old with a record of 38-1, and Bean was 22 with a record of 27-0. Moorer was on a 3-fight winning streak and Bean was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Moorer won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Michael Moorer KOs Leslie Stewart
On June 25, 1989 Michael Moorer defended his WBO light heavyweight title against Leslie Stewart. Moorer was 21 years old with a record of 15-0, and Stewart was 28 with a record of 27-4. Moorer was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak and Stewart was coming off a win. Moorer stopped Leslie Stewart via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Michael Moorer KOs Alex Stewart
On July 27, 1991 Michael Moorer faced Alex Stewart in a light heavyweight bout. Moorer was 23 years old with a record of 24-0, and Stewart was 27 with a record of 27-2. Moorer was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Stewart was coming off a win. Moorer stopped Alex Stewart via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Michael Moorer loses to Evander Holyfield in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 8, 1997 Michael Moorer, the IBF heavyweight champion, met Evander Holyfield, the WBA heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. It was their second meeting. Moorer was 29 years old with a record of 39-1, and Holyfield was 35 with a record of 34-3. Moorer was on a 4-fight winning streak and Holyfield was on a 3-fight winning streak. Holyfield stopped Moorer via retirement in the 8th round. Lost the title in unification.