Best fights of Robin Reid
Over 20 years as a professional, Robin Reid has compiled a 42-8-1 (29) record, including 18 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Robin Reid KOs Vincenzo Nardiello
On October 12, 1996 Robin Reid fought Vincenzo Nardiello for the WBC super middleweight title. Reid was 25 years old with a record of 21-0-1, and Nardiello was 30 with a record of 30-5. Reid was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Nardiello was on a 2-fight winning streak. Reid stopped Vincenzo Nardiello via TKO in the 7th round. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
2. Robin Reid defeats Brian Magee
On June 26, 2004 Robin Reid fought Brian Magee for the IBO super middleweight title. Reid was 33 years old with a record of 36-4-1, and Magee was 29 with a record of 22-0. Reid was coming off a loss, while Magee was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Reid won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
3. Robin Reid loses to Sven Ottke via unanimous decision
On December 13, 2003 Robin Reid fought Sven Ottke for the WBA (Super) and IBF super middleweight titles. Reid was 32 years old with a record of 36-3-1, and Ottke was 36 with a record of 32-0. Reid was on a 10-fight winning streak and Ottke was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Reid lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ottke.
4. Robin Reid loses to Joe Calzaghe via split decision
On February 13, 1999 Robin Reid fought Joe Calzaghe for the WBO super middleweight title. Reid was 27 years old with a record of 26-1-1, and Calzaghe was 26 with a record of 25-0. Reid was coming off a win and Calzaghe was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Reid lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Calzaghe.
5. Robin Reid KOs Giovanni Pretorius
On February 8, 1997 Robin Reid defended his WBC super middleweight title against Giovanni Pretorius. Reid was 25 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Pretorius was 0 with a record of 0-0. Reid was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Reid stopped Giovanni Pretorius via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
6. Robin Reid KOs Mike Gormley
On December 8, 2000 Robin Reid fought Mike Gormley for the vacant WBF (Federation) super middleweight title. Reid was 29 years old with a record of 26-3-1, and Gormley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Reid was on a 2-fight losing streak. Reid stopped Mike Gormley via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Robin Reid KOs Jorge Andres Sclarandi
On October 20, 2001 Robin Reid defended his WBF (Federation) super middleweight title against Jorge Andres Sclarandi. Reid was 30 years old with a record of 29-3-1, and Sclarandi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Reid was on a 3-fight winning streak. Reid stopped Jorge Andres Sclarandi via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
8. Robin Reid KOs Roman Babaev
On May 19, 2001 Robin Reid defended his WBF (Federation) super middleweight title against Roman Babaev. Reid was 30 years old with a record of 27-3-1, and Babaev was 0 with a record of 0-0. Reid was coming off a win. Reid stopped Roman Babaev via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
9. Robin Reid KOs Soon Botes
On July 14, 2001 Robin Reid defended his WBF (Federation) super middleweight title against Soon Botes. Reid was 30 years old with a record of 28-3-1, and Botes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Reid was on a 2-fight winning streak. Reid stopped Soon Botes via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Robin Reid defeats Hacine Cherifi
On September 11, 1997 Robin Reid defended his WBC super middleweight title against Hacine Cherifi. Reid was 26 years old with a record of 24-0-1, and Cherifi was 29 with a record of 24-2-1. Reid was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak and Cherifi was on a 11-fight winning streak. Reid won via split decision. Defended the title.