Best fights of Paul Ingle
Over 7 years as a professional, Paul Ingle has compiled a 23-2 (16) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Paul Ingle KOs Junior Jones
On April 29, 2000 Paul Ingle, the IBF featherweight champion, met Junior Jones, the IBO featherweight champion, in a title unification fight. Ingle was 27 years old with a record of 22-1, and Jones was 29 with a record of 47-4. Ingle was coming off a win and Jones was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Junior Jones via TKO in the 11th round. Became the unified featherweight champion.
2. Paul Ingle defeats Manuel Medina
On November 13, 1999 Paul Ingle fought Manuel Medina for the IBF featherweight title. Ingle was 27 years old with a record of 21-1, and Medina was 28 with a record of 56-10. Ingle was coming off a loss, while Medina was on a 3-fight winning streak. Ingle won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new featherweight champion.
3. Paul Ingle loses to Naseem Hamed via KO
On April 10, 1999 Paul Ingle fought Naseem Hamed for the WBO and lineal featherweight titles. Ingle was 26 years old with a record of 21-0, and Hamed was 25 with a record of 31-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Hamed was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Hamed stopped Ingle via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
4. Paul Ingle KOs Rakhim Mingaleyev
On August 8, 1998 Paul Ingle fought Rakhim Mingaleyev for the vacant IBF InterContinental featherweight title. Ingle was 26 years old with a record of 19-0, and Mingaleyev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Rakhim Mingaleyev via KO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Paul Ingle KOs Billy Hardy
On September 26, 1998 Paul Ingle defended his Commonwealth featherweight title against Billy Hardy. Ingle was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Hardy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Billy Hardy via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Paul Ingle KOs Colin McMillan
On January 11, 1997 Paul Ingle fought Colin McMillan for the vacant British featherweight title. Ingle was 24 years old with a record of 14-0, and McMillan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Colin McMillan via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Paul Ingle stops Jon Jo Irwin
On October 11, 1997 Paul Ingle defended his British featherweight title against Jon Jo Irwin. Ingle was 25 years old with a record of 16-0, and Irwin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Jon Jo Irwin via retirement in the 8th round. Defended the title.
8. Paul Ingle stops Michael Alldis
On April 28, 1997 Paul Ingle defended his British featherweight title against Michael Alldis. Ingle was 24 years old with a record of 15-0, and Alldis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Michael Alldis via retirement in the 11th round. Defended the title.
9. Paul Ingle KOs Brian Robb
On September 3, 1996 Paul Ingle faced Brian Robb. Ingle was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Robb was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Brian Robb via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Paul Ingle KOs Ervine Blake
On June 29, 1996 Paul Ingle faced Ervine Blake. Ingle was 24 years old with a record of 11-0, and Blake was 0 with a record of 0-0. Ingle was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Ingle stopped Ervine Blake via KO in the 2nd round.