Best fights of O'Neil Bell
Over 14 years as a professional, O'Neil Bell compiled a 27-4-1 (25) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. O'Neil Bell KOs Jean-Marc Mormeck
On January 7, 2006 O'Neil Bell met Jean-Marc Mormeck in an undisputed cruiserweight title unification fight. Bell was 31 years old with a record of 25-1-1, and Mormeck was 33 with a record of 31-2. Bell was on a 7-fight winning streak and Mormeck was on a 28-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Jean-Marc Mormeck via KO in the 10th round. Retained the undisputed title.
2. O'Neil Bell defeats Dale Brown
On May 20, 2005 O'Neil Bell fought Dale Brown for the vacant IBF and IBF cruiserweight titles. Bell was 30 years old with a record of 23-1-1, and Brown was 33 with a record of 33-3-1. Both Bell and Brown were on a 5-fight winning streak. Bell won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. O'Neil Bell KOs Arthur Williams
On September 7, 2001 O'Neil Bell defended his WBC-NABF cruiserweight title against Arthur Williams. Bell was 26 years old with a record of 16-1, and Williams was 36 with a record of 34-5-1. Bell was on a 15-fight winning streak and Williams was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Arthur Williams via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
4. O'Neil Bell KOs Sebastiaan Rothmann
On August 26, 2005 O'Neil Bell defended his IBF cruiserweight title against Sebastiaan Rothmann. Bell was 30 years old with a record of 24-1-1, and Rothmann was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bell was on a 6-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Sebastiaan Rothmann via KO in the 11th round. Defended the title.
5. O'Neil Bell KOs Arthur Williams in their 2nd fight
On November 8, 2002 O'Neil Bell defended his WBC-NABF cruiserweight title against Arthur Williams. It was their second meeting. Bell was 27 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Williams was 37 with a record of 36-7-1. Bell was coming off a win and Williams was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Arthur Williams via TKO in the 9th round. Defended the title.
6. O'Neil Bell KOs Derrick Harmon
On December 19, 2003 O'Neil Bell defended his WBC-NABF cruiserweight title against Derrick Harmon. Bell was 28 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Harmon was 33 with a record of 23-4. Bell was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Harmon was coming off a loss. Bell stopped Derrick Harmon via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
7. O'Neil Bell KOs Kelvin Davis
On May 23, 2003 O'Neil Bell defended his WBC-NABF and IBF-USBA cruiserweight titles against Kelvin Davis. Bell was 28 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Kelvin Davis via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
8. O'Neil Bell KOs Ezra Sellers
On September 4, 2004 O'Neil Bell faced Ezra Sellers. Bell was 29 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Sellers was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bell was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Ezra Sellers via KO in the 2nd round.
9. O'Neil Bell KOs Rico Cason in 58 seconds
On December 17, 2011 O'Neil Bell faced Rico Cason. Bell was 36 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and Cason was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bell was on a 3-fight losing streak. Bell stopped Rico Cason via TKO in the 1st round.
10. O'Neil Bell KOs Michael Rush
On October 19, 2000 O'Neil Bell fought Michael Rush for the vacant NBA cruiserweight title. Bell was 25 years old with a record of 12-1, and Rush was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bell was on a 11-fight winning streak. Bell stopped Michael Rush via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.