Best fights of Montell Griffin
Over 19 years as a professional, Montell Griffin has compiled a 50-8-1 (30) record, including 15 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Montell Griffin defeats James Toney in their 2nd fight
On December 6, 1996 Montell Griffin fought James Toney for the WBU light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Griffin was 26 years old with a record of 25-0, and Toney was 28 with a record of 53-2-2. Griffin was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak and Toney was on a 9-fight winning streak. Griffin won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Montell Griffin defeats Roy Jones Jr.
On March 21, 1997 Montell Griffin fought Roy Jones Jr. for the WBC light heavyweight title. Griffin was 26 years old with a record of 26-0, and Jr. was 28 with a record of 34-0. Griffin was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak and Jr. was on an undefeated 34-fight winning streak. Griffin won via disqualification. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
3. Montell Griffin defeats James Toney
On February 18, 1995 Montell Griffin fought James Toney for the vacant IBF InterContinental and IBF InterContinental light heavyweight titles. Griffin was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and Toney was 26 with a record of 44-1-2. Griffin was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak, while Toney was coming off a loss. Griffin won via majority decision. Won the vacant titles.
4. Montell Griffin defeats Derrick Harmon
On July 21, 2002 Montell Griffin fought Derrick Harmon for the vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. Griffin was 32 years old with a record of 42-3, and Harmon was 32 with a record of 22-2. Griffin was on a 4-fight winning streak and Harmon was on a 2-fight winning streak. Griffin won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Montell Griffin loses to Glen Johnson via KO
On May 16, 2007 Montell Griffin faced Glen Johnson in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 36 years old with a record of 48-6, and Johnson was 38 with a record of 44-11-2. Griffin was coming off a win, while Johnson was coming off a loss. Johnson stopped Griffin via TKO in the 11th round. Lasted into the 11th round.
6. Montell Griffin KOs Ed Dalton
On March 9, 2001 Montell Griffin fought Ed Dalton for the vacant WBC Continental Americas light heavyweight title. Griffin was 30 years old with a record of 39-3, and Dalton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffin was coming off a win. Griffin stopped Ed Dalton via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Montell Griffin KOs George Klinesmith
On February 17, 2002 Montell Griffin faced George Klinesmith in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 31 years old with a record of 41-3, and Klinesmith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Griffin stopped George Klinesmith via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Montell Griffin KOs Availeo Slate
On January 26, 1999 Montell Griffin faced Availeo Slate in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 28 years old with a record of 34-2, and Slate was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffin was coming off a loss. Griffin stopped Availeo Slate via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Montell Griffin KOs Tim Cooper
On June 23, 1999 Montell Griffin faced Tim Cooper in a light heavyweight bout. Griffin was 29 years old with a record of 37-2, and Cooper was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Griffin stopped Tim Cooper via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Montell Griffin KOs Randall Yonker in their 2nd fight
On February 26, 1999 Montell Griffin faced Randall Yonker in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Griffin was 28 years old with a record of 35-2, and Yonker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Griffin was coming off a win. Griffin stopped Randall Yonker via KO in the 3rd round.