Best fights of Robert Daniels
Over 28 years as a professional, Robert Daniels has compiled a 49-10-1 (41) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Robert Daniels defeats Dwight Muhammad Qawi
On November 27, 1989 Robert Daniels fought Dwight Muhammad Qawi for the vacant WBA cruiserweight title. Daniels was 21 years old with a record of 17-1, and Qawi was 36 with a record of 32-6-1. Daniels was on a 15-fight winning streak and Qawi was on a 4-fight winning streak. Daniels won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Robert Daniels loses to Bobby Czyz via split decision
On March 8, 1991 Robert Daniels defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Bobby Czyz. Daniels was 22 years old with a record of 19-1-1, and Czyz was 29 with a record of 37-5. Czyz was on a 3-fight winning streak. Daniels lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Czyz.
3. Robert Daniels KOs Alex Gonzales
On May 17, 2003 Robert Daniels fought Alex Gonzales for the vacant IBA cruiserweight title. Daniels was 34 years old with a record of 44-5-1, and Gonzales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 5-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Alex Gonzales via TKO in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Robert Daniels defeats Craig Bodzianowski
On July 19, 1990 Robert Daniels defended his WBA cruiserweight title against Craig Bodzianowski. Daniels was 21 years old with a record of 18-1, and Bodzianowski was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 16-fight winning streak. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Robert Daniels KOs Don Diego Poeder
On May 5, 1998 Robert Daniels fought Don Diego Poeder for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title. Daniels was 29 years old with a record of 37-3-1, and Poeder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 5-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Don Diego Poeder via KO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Robert Daniels KOs Samson Cohen
On May 12, 2001 Robert Daniels fought Samson Cohen for the vacant WBF cruiserweight title. Daniels was 32 years old with a record of 42-5-1, and Cohen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 3-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Samson Cohen via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Robert Daniels loses to Dale Brown via split decision
On June 8, 2004 Robert Daniels fought Dale Brown for the vacant WBC-NABF and WBO-NABO cruiserweight titles. Daniels was 35 years old with a record of 45-6-1, and Brown was 32 with a record of 30-3-1. Daniels was coming off a loss, while Brown was on a 2-fight winning streak. Daniels lost via split decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Brown.
8. Robert Daniels defeats Kenny Keene
On March 1, 1997 Robert Daniels fought Kenny Keene for the vacant IBA cruiserweight title. Daniels was 28 years old with a record of 34-3-1, and Keene was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 2-fight winning streak. Daniels won via split decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Robert Daniels KOs Stan Johnson
On July 14, 1996 Robert Daniels faced Stan Johnson in a cruiserweight bout. Daniels was 27 years old with a record of 31-3-1, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 6-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Stan Johnson via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Robert Daniels KOs Marvin Hunt
On April 12, 2001 Robert Daniels faced Marvin Hunt in a heavyweight bout. Daniels was 32 years old with a record of 41-5-1, and Hunt was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 2-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Marvin Hunt via KO in the 1st round.