Best fights of Monte Barrett
Over 18 years as a professional, Monte Barrett has compiled a 35-11-2 (20) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Monte Barrett KOs Tye Fields in 57 seconds
On June 28, 2008 Monte Barrett faced Tye Fields in a heavyweight bout. Barrett was 37 years old with a record of 33-6, and Fields was 33 with a record of 41-1. Barrett was on a 2-fight winning streak and Fields was on a 24-fight winning streak. Barrett stopped Tye Fields via KO in the 1st round.
2. Monte Barrett defeats David Tua in their 2nd fight
On August 13, 2011 Monte Barrett fought David Tua for the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Barrett was 40 years old with a record of 34-9-2, and Tua was 38 with a record of 52-3-2. Tua was coming off a win. Barrett won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Monte Barrett defeats Phil Jackson
On April 3, 1999 Monte Barrett fought Phil Jackson for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Barrett was 27 years old with a record of 19-0, and Jackson was 34 with a record of 42-6. Barrett was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Barrett won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
4. Monte Barrett draws with David Tua
On July 17, 2010 Monte Barrett fought David Tua for the WBO Asia Pacific and WBO Oriental heavyweight titles. Barrett was 39 years old with a record of 34-9, and Tua was 37 with a record of 51-3-1. Barrett was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Tua was on a 9-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
5. Monte Barrett KOs Jimmy Thunder
On February 24, 2000 Monte Barrett faced Jimmy Thunder in a heavyweight bout. Barrett was 28 years old with a record of 22-1, and Thunder was 34 with a record of 34-9. Barrett was coming off a win and Thunder was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barrett stopped Jimmy Thunder via TKO in the 7th round.
6. Monte Barrett loses to Nikolai Valuev via KO
On October 7, 2006 Monte Barrett fought Nikolai Valuev for the WBA heavyweight title. Barrett was 35 years old with a record of 31-4, and Valuev was 33 with a record of 44-0. Barrett was coming off a loss, while Valuev was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Valuev stopped Barrett via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
7. Monte Barrett defeats Dominick Guinn
On March 27, 2004 Monte Barrett faced Dominick Guinn in a heavyweight bout. Barrett was 32 years old with a record of 29-3, and Guinn was 28 with a record of 24-0. Barrett was coming off a loss, while Guinn was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Barrett won via split decision.
8. Monte Barrett loses to Hasim Rahman via unanimous decision
On August 13, 2005 Monte Barrett fought Hasim Rahman for the vacant WBC interim and WBC interim heavyweight titles. Barrett was 34 years old with a record of 31-3, and Rahman was 32 with a record of 40-5-1. Barrett was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rahman was on a 5-fight winning streak. Barrett lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rahman.
9. Monte Barrett KOs Damon Reed
On February 2, 2008 Monte Barrett faced Damon Reed in a heavyweight bout. Barrett was 36 years old with a record of 32-6, and Reed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrett was coming off a win. Barrett stopped Damon Reed via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Monte Barrett KOs Tim Ray
On July 25, 1999 Monte Barrett faced Tim Ray in a heavyweight bout. Barrett was 28 years old with a record of 20-0, and Ray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrett was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Barrett stopped Tim Ray via KO in the 1st round.