Best fights of Oba Carr
Over 12 years as a professional, Oba Carr has compiled a 54-6-1 (31) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Oba Carr loses to Oscar De La Hoya via KO
On May 22, 1999 Oba Carr fought Oscar De La Hoya for the WBC welterweight title. Carr was 27 years old with a record of 48-2-1, and Hoya was 26 with a record of 30-0. Carr was on a 6-fight winning streak and Hoya was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Hoya stopped Carr via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
2. Oba Carr stops Yori Boy Campas
On March 4, 2000 Oba Carr faced Yori Boy Campas in a welterweight bout. Carr was 27 years old with a record of 49-3-1, and Campas was 28 with a record of 46-3. Carr was coming off a win and Campas was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carr stopped Yori Boy Campas via retirement in the 8th round.
3. Oba Carr defeats Frankie Randall
On February 13, 1999 Oba Carr faced Frankie Randall in a welterweight bout. Carr was 26 years old with a record of 47-2-1, and Randall was 37 with a record of 55-5-1. Carr was on a 5-fight winning streak and Randall was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carr won via unanimous decision.
4. Oba Carr loses to Ike Quartey via majority decision
On October 4, 1996 Oba Carr fought Ike Quartey for the WBA welterweight title. Carr was 24 years old with a record of 39-1, and Quartey was 26 with a record of 32-0. Carr was on a 7-fight winning streak and Quartey was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Carr lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Quartey.
5. Oba Carr defeats Derrell Coley
On August 12, 1995 Oba Carr fought Derrell Coley for the WBC-NABF welterweight title. Carr was 23 years old with a record of 35-1, and Coley was 39 with a record of 27-0-2. Carr was on a 3-fight winning streak and Coley was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Carr won via split decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
6. Oba Carr KOs Ramon Baez
On December 15, 1999 Oba Carr faced Ramon Baez. Carr was 27 years old with a record of 48-3-1, and Baez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carr was coming off a loss. Carr stopped Ramon Baez via KO in the 4th round.
7. Oba Carr KOs Agustin Caballero
On December 15, 2000 Oba Carr faced Agustin Caballero. Carr was 28 years old with a record of 51-3-1, and Caballero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carr was on a 3-fight winning streak. Carr stopped Agustin Caballero via KO in the 6th round.
8. Oba Carr KOs Jesus Gutierrez
On February 2, 1998 Oba Carr faced Jesus Gutierrez. Carr was 25 years old with a record of 43-2-1, and Gutierrez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carr was coming off a win. Carr stopped Jesus Gutierrez via KO in the 4th round.
9. Oba Carr KOs Julian Samaha
On September 5, 1997 Oba Carr faced Julian Samaha. Carr was 25 years old with a record of 41-2, and Samaha was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carr was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carr stopped Julian Samaha via KO in the 5th round.
10. Oba Carr KOs Jesus Rodriguez
On November 22, 1997 Oba Carr faced Jesus Rodriguez. Carr was 25 years old with a record of 42-2-1, and Rodriguez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carr stopped Jesus Rodriguez via KO in the 5th round.