Best fights of Paul Briggs
Over 16 years as a professional, Paul Briggs has compiled a 26-4 (18) record, including eleven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Briggs defeats Jorge Castro
On April 13, 2003 Paul Briggs faced Jorge Castro in a light heavyweight bout. Briggs was 27 years old with a record of 19-1, and Castro was 35 with a record of 122-8-3. Briggs was on a 18-fight winning streak and Castro was on a 3-fight winning streak. Briggs won via unanimous decision.
2. Paul Briggs KOs Seiaute Ma'ilata
On June 7, 2002 Paul Briggs defended his OPBF light heavyweight title against Seiaute Ma'ilata. Briggs was 26 years old with a record of 15-1, and Ma'ilata was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 14-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Seiaute Ma'ilata via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Paul Briggs KOs Kariz Kariuki
On May 9, 2002 Paul Briggs defended his OPBF light heavyweight title against Kariz Kariuki. Briggs was 26 years old with a record of 14-1, and Kariuki was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 13-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Kariz Kariuki via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Paul Briggs KOs Paul Smallman
On March 4, 2002 Paul Briggs fought Paul Smallman for the vacant OPBF light heavyweight title. Briggs was 26 years old with a record of 13-1, and Smallman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 12-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Paul Smallman via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Paul Briggs loses to Tomasz Adamek in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On October 7, 2006 Paul Briggs fought Tomasz Adamek for the WBC light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Briggs was 31 years old with a record of 25-2, and Adamek was 29 with a record of 30-0. Briggs was on a 2-fight winning streak and Adamek was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Briggs lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Adamek.
6. Paul Briggs KOs Glen Kelly
On September 18, 2002 Paul Briggs defended his OPBF light heavyweight title against Glen Kelly. Briggs was 27 years old with a record of 16-1, and Kelly was 31 with a record of 10-1. Briggs was on a 15-fight winning streak, while Kelly was coming off a loss. Briggs stopped Glen Kelly via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Paul Briggs loses to Tomasz Adamek via majority decision
On May 21, 2005 Paul Briggs fought Tomasz Adamek for the vacant WBC light heavyweight title. Briggs was 29 years old with a record of 23-1, and Adamek was 28 with a record of 28-0. Briggs was on a 22-fight winning streak and Adamek was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Briggs lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Adamek.
8. Paul Briggs KOs Jeff Tupu
On July 8, 2001 Paul Briggs defended his Australian light heavyweight title against Jeff Tupu. Briggs was 25 years old with a record of 10-1, and Tupu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 9-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Jeff Tupu via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
9. Paul Briggs stops Adrian Bellin
On November 24, 2000 Paul Briggs fought Adrian Bellin for the vacant Australian light heavyweight title. Briggs was 25 years old with a record of 6-1, and Bellin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 5-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Adrian Bellin via retirement in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Paul Briggs KOs Brad McNeil
On January 19, 2003 Paul Briggs faced Brad McNeil. Briggs was 27 years old with a record of 18-1, and McNeil was 0 with a record of 0-0. Briggs was on a 17-fight winning streak. Briggs stopped Brad McNeil via TKO in the 1st round.