Best fights of Michael Watson
Over 7 years as a professional, Michael Watson has compiled a 25-4-1 (21) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Michael Watson loses to Mike McCallum via KO
On April 14, 1990 Michael Watson fought Mike McCallum for the WBA middleweight title. Watson was 25 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and McCallum was 33 with a record of 37-1. Watson was on a 4-fight winning streak and McCallum was on a 5-fight winning streak. McCallum stopped Watson via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Michael Watson loses to Chris Eubank in their 2nd fight via KO
On September 21, 1991 Michael Watson fought Chris Eubank for the vacant WBO super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Eubank was 25 with a record of 28-0. Watson was coming off a loss, while Eubank was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Eubank stopped Watson via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to win the vacant title. Lasted into the 12th round.
3. Michael Watson KOs Nigel Benn
On May 21, 1989 Michael Watson fought Nigel Benn for the Commonwealth middleweight title. Watson was 24 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Benn was 25 with a record of 22-0. Watson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Benn was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Watson stopped Nigel Benn via TKO in the 6th round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
4. Michael Watson loses to Chris Eubank via majority decision
On June 22, 1991 Michael Watson fought Chris Eubank for the WBO middleweight title. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 25-2-1, and Eubank was 24 with a record of 27-0. Watson was on a 3-fight winning streak and Eubank was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak. Watson lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Eubank.
5. Michael Watson KOs Craig Trotter
On January 23, 1991 Michael Watson defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Craig Trotter. Watson was 25 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Trotter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a win. Watson stopped Craig Trotter via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
6. Michael Watson KOs Anthony Brown
On May 1, 1991 Michael Watson faced Anthony Brown. Watson was 26 years old with a record of 24-2-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Watson stopped Anthony Brown via KO in the 1st round.
7. Michael Watson KOs Errol Christie
On November 18, 1990 Michael Watson faced Errol Christie. Watson was 25 years old with a record of 22-2-1, and Christie was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a loss. Watson stopped Errol Christie via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Michael Watson KOs Franklin Owens
On March 8, 1989 Michael Watson faced Franklin Owens. Watson was 23 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Owens was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Watson stopped Franklin Owens via TKO in the 3rd round.
9. Michael Watson KOs Jimmy Shavers
On January 18, 1989 Michael Watson faced Jimmy Shavers. Watson was 23 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Shavers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was coming off a win. Watson stopped Jimmy Shavers via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Michael Watson KOs Sam Houston
On October 28, 1987 Michael Watson faced Sam Houston. Watson was 22 years old with a record of 13-1, and Houston was 0 with a record of 0-0. Watson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Watson stopped Sam Houston via TKO in the 2nd round.