Best fights of Ross Puritty
Over 18 years as a professional, Ross Puritty has compiled a 31-20-3 (26) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Ross Puritty draws with Tommy Morrison
On July 28, 1994 Ross Puritty faced Tommy Morrison in a heavyweight bout. Puritty was 27 years old with a record of 8-8, and Morrison was 25 with a record of 41-2. Puritty was coming off a loss, while Morrison was on a 3-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a split decision.
2. Ross Puritty KOs Wladimir Klitschko
On December 5, 1998 Ross Puritty fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBC International heavyweight title. Puritty was 31 years old with a record of 24-13-1, and Klitschko was 22 with a record of 24-0. Puritty was coming off a win and Klitschko was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak. Puritty stopped Wladimir Klitschko via TKO in the 11th round. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
3. Ross Puritty loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On December 8, 2001 Ross Puritty fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Puritty was 34 years old with a record of 28-14-3, and Klitschko was 30 with a record of 29-1. Klitschko was on a 2-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Puritty via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
4. Ross Puritty loses to Larry Donald via unanimous decision
On April 21, 1998 Ross Puritty faced Larry Donald in a heavyweight bout. Puritty was 31 years old with a record of 23-11-1, and Donald was 31 with a record of 31-1-1. Puritty was coming off a loss, while Donald was on a 15-fight winning streak. Puritty lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Donald.
5. Ross Puritty loses to Corrie Sanders via unanimous decision
On November 15, 1997 Ross Puritty fought Corrie Sanders for the vacant WBU heavyweight title. Puritty was 30 years old with a record of 23-10-1, and Sanders was 31 with a record of 32-1. Puritty was on a 5-fight winning streak and Sanders was on a 9-fight winning streak. Puritty lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Sanders.
6. Ross Puritty KOs John Dixon
On August 2, 2003 Ross Puritty faced John Dixon. Puritty was 36 years old with a record of 28-17-3, and Dixon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Puritty was on a 3-fight losing streak. Puritty stopped John Dixon via KO in the 2nd round.
7. Ross Puritty KOs Ronnie Smith
On November 4, 2000 Ross Puritty faced Ronnie Smith. Puritty was 33 years old with a record of 27-14-2, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Puritty was coming off a loss. Puritty stopped Ronnie Smith via TKO in the 4th round.
8. Ross Puritty loses to Chris Byrd via unanimous decision
On July 14, 1998 Ross Puritty faced Chris Byrd in a heavyweight bout. Puritty was 31 years old with a record of 23-12-1, and Byrd was 27 with a record of 25-0. Puritty was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Byrd was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Puritty lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Byrd.
9. Ross Puritty KOs Lorenzo Boyd
On March 23, 1999 Ross Puritty faced Lorenzo Boyd. Puritty was 32 years old with a record of 25-13-1, and Boyd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Puritty was on a 2-fight winning streak. Puritty stopped Lorenzo Boyd via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Ross Puritty KOs Mark Hulstrom
On November 6, 1998 Ross Puritty faced Mark Hulstrom. Puritty was 31 years old with a record of 23-13-1, and Hulstrom was 0 with a record of 0-0. Puritty was on a 3-fight losing streak. Puritty stopped Mark Hulstrom via KO in the 2nd round.