Best fights of Ray Austin
Over 23 years as a professional, Ray Austin has compiled a 29-10-5 (17) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ray Austin draws with Larry Donald
On April 30, 2005 Ray Austin fought Larry Donald for the vacant WBC-USNBC and WBA InterContinental heavyweight titles. Austin was 34 years old with a record of 22-3-2, and Donald was 38 with a record of 42-3-2. Austin was on a 5-fight winning streak and Donald was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a majority decision.
2. Ray Austin draws with Lance Whitaker
On April 13, 2002 Ray Austin faced Lance Whitaker in a heavyweight bout. Austin was 31 years old with a record of 16-3, and Whitaker was 29 with a record of 25-2. Both Austin and Whitaker were coming off a win. The fight ended in a split decision.
3. Ray Austin KOs Jeremy Bates
On April 1, 2006 Ray Austin faced Jeremy Bates in a heavyweight bout. Austin was 35 years old with a record of 23-3-3, and Bates was 32 with a record of 21-10-1. Austin was coming off a win, while Bates was coming off a loss. Austin stopped Jeremy Bates via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Ray Austin draws with Sultan Ibragimov
On July 28, 2006 Ray Austin faced Sultan Ibragimov in a heavyweight bout. Austin was 35 years old with a record of 24-3-3, and Ibragimov was 31 with a record of 19-0. Austin was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ibragimov was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
5. Ray Austin stops Andrew Golota
On November 7, 2008 Ray Austin fought Andrew Golota for the vacant WBC-USNBC heavyweight title. Austin was 38 years old with a record of 25-4-4, and Golota was 40 with a record of 41-6-1. Austin was coming off a win and Golota was on a 3-fight winning streak. Austin stopped Andrew Golota via retirement in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
6. Ray Austin KOs Ramon Hayes
On September 14, 2000 Ray Austin faced Ramon Hayes. Austin was 29 years old with a record of 13-1, and Hayes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Austin was on a 11-fight winning streak. Austin stopped Ramon Hayes via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Ray Austin KOs Zibielee Kimbrough in their 2nd fight
On September 10, 1999 Ray Austin faced Zibielee Kimbrough. It was their second meeting. Austin was 28 years old with a record of 7-1, and Kimbrough was 0 with a record of 0-0. Austin was on a 5-fight winning streak. Austin stopped Zibielee Kimbrough via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Ray Austin KOs Charles Young
On June 3, 1999 Ray Austin faced Charles Young. Austin was 28 years old with a record of 5-1, and Young was 0 with a record of 0-0. Austin was on a 3-fight winning streak. Austin stopped Charles Young via KO in the 1st round.
9. Ray Austin KOs Tim Noble
On April 27, 2000 Ray Austin faced Tim Noble. Austin was 29 years old with a record of 12-1, and Noble was 0 with a record of 0-0. Austin was on a 10-fight winning streak. Austin stopped Tim Noble via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Ray Austin KOs Mike Bradley
On April 3, 1999 Ray Austin faced Mike Bradley. Austin was 28 years old with a record of 4-1, and Bradley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Austin was on a 2-fight winning streak. Austin stopped Mike Bradley via TKO in the 1st round.