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 best fights.
1. 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.
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 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.
4. Monte Barrett loses to Lance Whitaker via split decision
On August 28, 1999 Monte Barrett defended his WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title against Lance Whitaker. Barrett was 28 years old with a record of 21-0, and Whitaker was 27 with a record of 19-1. Barrett was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak, while Whitaker was coming off a loss. Barrett lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Whitaker.