Best fights of Oliver McCall
Over 39 years as a professional, Oliver McCall has compiled a 60-14 (39) record, including twelve title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Oliver McCall KOs Lennox Lewis
On September 24, 1994 Oliver McCall fought Lennox Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title. McCall was 29 years old with a record of 24-5, and Lewis was 29 with a record of 25-0. McCall was on a 5-fight winning streak and Lewis was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Lennox Lewis via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Oliver McCall KOs Francesco Damiani
On April 23, 1993 Oliver McCall faced Francesco Damiani in a heavyweight bout. McCall was 28 years old with a record of 21-5, and Damiani was 34 with a record of 30-1. McCall was on a 2-fight winning streak and Damiani was on a 3-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Francesco Damiani via TKO in the 8th round.
3. Oliver McCall KOs Henry Akinwande
On November 17, 2001 Oliver McCall faced Henry Akinwande in a heavyweight bout. McCall was 36 years old with a record of 38-7, and Akinwande was 36 with a record of 40-1-1. McCall was on a 5-fight winning streak and Akinwande was on a 8-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Henry Akinwande via KO in the 10th round.
4. Oliver McCall defeats Larry Holmes
On April 8, 1995 Oliver McCall defended his WBC heavyweight title against Larry Holmes. McCall was 29 years old with a record of 25-5, and Holmes was 45 with a record of 61-4. McCall was on a 6-fight winning streak and Holmes was on a 7-fight winning streak. McCall won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Oliver McCall loses to Tony Tucker via split decision
On June 26, 1992 Oliver McCall fought Tony Tucker for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. McCall was 27 years old with a record of 19-4, and Tucker was 33 with a record of 44-1. McCall was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tucker was on a 10-fight winning streak. McCall lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Tucker.
6. Oliver McCall KOs Bruce Seldon
On April 18, 1991 Oliver McCall faced Bruce Seldon. McCall was 25 years old with a record of 15-4, and Seldon was 24 with a record of 18-0. McCall was coming off a loss, while Seldon was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Bruce Seldon via TKO in the 9th round.
7. Oliver McCall loses to Orlin Norris via split decision
On November 17, 1990 Oliver McCall faced Orlin Norris in a heavyweight bout. McCall was 25 years old with a record of 15-3, and Norris was 25 with a record of 25-2. McCall was coming off a win and Norris was on a 3-fight winning streak. McCall lost via split decision. Went the distance with Norris.
8. Oliver McCall KOs Mike Acklie in 38 seconds
On January 6, 1998 Oliver McCall faced Mike Acklie. McCall was 32 years old with a record of 30-7, and Acklie was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCall was on a 2-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Mike Acklie via KO in the 1st round.
9. Oliver McCall KOs Samson Cohen
On February 24, 1998 Oliver McCall faced Samson Cohen. McCall was 32 years old with a record of 32-7, and Cohen was 0 with a record of 0-0. McCall was on a 4-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Samson Cohen via KO in the 1st round.
10. Oliver McCall KOs Oleg Maskaev
On February 24, 1996 Oliver McCall faced Oleg Maskaev in a heavyweight bout. McCall was 30 years old with a record of 26-6, and Maskaev was 26 with a record of 6-0. McCall was coming off a loss, while Maskaev was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. McCall stopped Oleg Maskaev via TKO in the 1st round.