Best fights of Michael Sprott
Over 22 years as a professional, Michael Sprott has compiled a 42-29 (17) record, including 19 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Sprott defeats Danny Williams in their 3rd fight
On January 24, 2004 Michael Sprott fought Danny Williams for the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles. It was their third meeting. Sprott was 29 years old with a record of 24-6, and Williams was 30 with a record of 29-2. Sprott was coming off a loss, while Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sprott won via points decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Michael Sprott KOs Audley Harrison
On February 17, 2007 Michael Sprott defended his European Union heavyweight title against Audley Harrison. Sprott was 32 years old with a record of 29-10, and Harrison was 35 with a record of 21-2. Sprott was coming off a win and Harrison was on a 2-fight winning streak. Sprott stopped Audley Harrison via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Michael Sprott defeats Edmund Gerber in their 2nd fight
On December 15, 2012 Michael Sprott faced Edmund Gerber in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Sprott was 37 years old with a record of 36-19, and Gerber was 24 with a record of 22-0. Sprott was on a 4-fight losing streak, while Gerber was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Sprott won via majority decision.
4. Michael Sprott KOs Colin Kenna
On August 1, 2003 Michael Sprott defended his Southern Area heavyweight title against Colin Kenna. Sprott was 28 years old with a record of 23-5, and Kenna was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 7-fight winning streak. Sprott stopped Colin Kenna via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
5. Michael Sprott KOs Werner Kreiskott
On March 20, 2010 Michael Sprott faced Werner Kreiskott in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 35 years old with a record of 31-14, and Kreiskott was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 2-fight losing streak. Sprott stopped Werner Kreiskott via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Michael Sprott KOs Mark Potter
On March 18, 2003 Michael Sprott fought Mark Potter for the vacant Southern Area heavyweight title. Sprott was 28 years old with a record of 21-5, and Potter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 5-fight winning streak. Sprott stopped Mark Potter via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
7. Michael Sprott KOs Robert Sulgan in 52 seconds
On September 10, 2004 Michael Sprott faced Robert Sulgan in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 29 years old with a record of 25-7, and Sulgan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was coming off a loss. Sprott stopped Robert Sulgan via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Michael Sprott loses to Tye Fields via split decision
On May 7, 2011 Michael Sprott faced Tye Fields in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 36 years old with a record of 36-15, and Fields was 36 with a record of 45-3. Sprott was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Fields was coming off a loss. Sprott lost via split decision. Went the distance with Fields.
9. Michael Sprott KOs Petr Horacek
On June 10, 2003 Michael Sprott faced Petr Horacek in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 28 years old with a record of 22-5, and Horacek was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sprott was on a 6-fight winning streak. Sprott stopped Petr Horacek via KO in the 1st round.
10. Michael Sprott loses to Lamon Brewster via unanimous decision
On March 14, 2009 Michael Sprott faced Lamon Brewster in a heavyweight bout. Sprott was 34 years old with a record of 31-12, and Brewster was 35 with a record of 34-4. Both Sprott and Brewster were coming off a win. Sprott lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Brewster.