Best fights of Micky Ward
Over 18 years as a professional, Micky Ward has compiled a 38-13 (27) record, including eight title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Micky Ward defeats Arturo Gatti
On May 18, 2002 Micky Ward faced Arturo Gatti in a super lightweight bout. Ward was 36 years old with a record of 37-11, and Gatti was 30 with a record of 34-5. Ward was coming off a loss, while Gatti was coming off a win. Ward won via majority decision.
2. Micky Ward KOs Shea Neary
On March 11, 2000 Micky Ward fought Shea Neary for the WBU super lightweight title. Ward was 34 years old with a record of 34-9, and Neary was 31 with a record of 22-0. Ward was on a 3-fight winning streak and Neary was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Ward stopped Shea Neary via TKO in the 8th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
3. Micky Ward defeats Emanuel Augustus
On July 13, 2001 Micky Ward faced Emanuel Augustus in a super lightweight bout. Ward was 35 years old with a record of 36-10, and Augustus was 26 with a record of 24-17-4. Ward was coming off a win and Augustus was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ward won via unanimous decision.
4. Micky Ward KOs Steve Quinonez
On May 18, 2001 Micky Ward faced Steve Quinonez. Ward was 35 years old with a record of 35-10, and Quinonez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ward was coming off a loss. Ward stopped Steve Quinonez via KO in the 1st round.
5. Micky Ward loses to Arturo Gatti in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 23, 2002 Micky Ward faced Arturo Gatti in a super lightweight bout. It was their second meeting. Ward was 37 years old with a record of 38-11, and Gatti was 30 with a record of 34-6. Ward was coming off a win, while Gatti was coming off a loss. Ward lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gatti.
6. Micky Ward loses to Arturo Gatti in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On June 7, 2003 Micky Ward faced Arturo Gatti in a super lightweight bout. It was their third meeting. Ward was 37 years old with a record of 38-12, and Gatti was 31 with a record of 35-6. Ward was coming off a loss, while Gatti was coming off a win. Ward lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Gatti.
7. Micky Ward KOs Alex Ortiz
On March 15, 1996 Micky Ward faced Alex Ortiz. Ward was 30 years old with a record of 25-7, and Ortiz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ward was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ward stopped Alex Ortiz via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Micky Ward KOs Edgardo Rosario
On December 30, 1995 Micky Ward faced Edgardo Rosario. Ward was 30 years old with a record of 23-7, and Rosario was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ward was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ward stopped Edgardo Rosario via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Micky Ward KOs Joey Ferrell
On January 15, 1988 Micky Ward faced Joey Ferrell. Ward was 22 years old with a record of 14-1, and Ferrell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ward was coming off a loss. Ward stopped Joey Ferrell via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Micky Ward KOs Marvin Garris
On July 9, 1988 Micky Ward faced Marvin Garris. Ward was 22 years old with a record of 17-1, and Garris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ward was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ward stopped Marvin Garris via TKO in the 2nd round.