Best fights of Michael Nunn
Over 17 years as a professional, Michael Nunn has compiled a 58-4 (38) record, including 22 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Nunn KOs Sumbu Kalambay
On March 25, 1989 Michael Nunn defended his IBF middleweight title against Sumbu Kalambay. Nunn was 25 years old with a record of 32-0, and Kalambay was 32 with a record of 46-3-1. Nunn stopped Sumbu Kalambay via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
2. Michael Nunn defeats Victor Cordoba
On January 30, 1993 Michael Nunn defended his WBA super middleweight title against Victor Cordoba. Nunn was 29 years old with a record of 38-1, and Cordoba was 30 with a record of 19-3-3. Nunn won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Michael Nunn KOs Donald Curry
On October 18, 1990 Michael Nunn defended his IBF middleweight title against Donald Curry. Nunn was 27 years old with a record of 35-0, and Curry was 29 with a record of 33-3. Nunn stopped Donald Curry via KO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
4. Michael Nunn defeats Marlon Starling
On April 14, 1990 Michael Nunn defended his IBF middleweight title against Marlon Starling. Nunn was 27 years old with a record of 34-0, and Starling was 30 with a record of 45-4-1. Nunn won via majority decision. Defended the title.
5. Michael Nunn defeats Victor Cordoba
On September 12, 1992 Michael Nunn fought Victor Cordoba for the WBA and lineal super middleweight titles. Nunn was 29 years old with a record of 37-1, and Cordoba was 30 with a record of 19-2-3. Nunn won via split decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
6. Michael Nunn defeats Iran Barkley
On August 14, 1989 Michael Nunn defended his IBF middleweight title against Iran Barkley. Nunn was 26 years old with a record of 33-0, and Barkley was 29 with a record of 25-5. Nunn won via majority decision. Defended the title.
7. Michael Nunn loses to Graciano Rocchigiani via split decision
On March 21, 1998 Michael Nunn fought Graciano Rocchigiani for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Nunn was 34 years old with a record of 52-3, and Rocchigiani was 34 with a record of 39-4-1. Nunn lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rocchigiani.
8. Michael Nunn KOs Frank Tate
On July 28, 1988 Michael Nunn fought Frank Tate for the IBF middleweight title. Nunn was 25 years old with a record of 30-0, and Tate was 23 with a record of 23-0. Nunn stopped Frank Tate via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
9. Michael Nunn KOs Danny Morgan
On February 20, 1993 Michael Nunn defended his WBA super middleweight title against Danny Morgan. Nunn was 29 years old with a record of 39-1, and Morgan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nunn stopped Danny Morgan via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
10. Michael Nunn KOs Crawford Ashley
On April 23, 1993 Michael Nunn defended his WBA super middleweight title against Crawford Ashley. Nunn was 30 years old with a record of 40-1, and Ashley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Nunn stopped Crawford Ashley via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.