Best fights of Rydell Booker
Over 23 years as a professional, Rydell Booker has compiled a 28-7-1 (15) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rydell Booker loses to James Toney via unanimous decision
On September 23, 2004 Rydell Booker fought James Toney for the vacant WBC Continental Americas and IBA heavyweight titles. Booker was 23 years old with a record of 22-0, and Toney was 36 with a record of 67-4-2. Booker was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak and Toney was on a 13-fight winning streak. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Toney.
2. Rydell Booker loses to Kubrat Pulev via unanimous decision
On November 9, 2019 Rydell Booker faced Kubrat Pulev in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 38 years old with a record of 26-2, and Pulev was 38 with a record of 27-1. Booker was coming off a win and Pulev was on a 7-fight winning streak. Booker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Pulev.
3. Rydell Booker KOs Leon Nkendzap
On September 20, 2002 Rydell Booker fought Leon Nkendzap for the vacant WBC Youth cruiserweight title. Booker was 21 years old with a record of 14-0, and Nkendzap was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Leon Nkendzap via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
4. Rydell Booker stops Andrew Greeley
On March 14, 2003 Rydell Booker defended his WBC Youth cruiserweight title against Andrew Greeley. Booker was 22 years old with a record of 18-0, and Greeley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Andrew Greeley via retirement in the 5th round. Defended the title.
5. Rydell Booker KOs Norman Neely in 43 seconds
On December 9, 2022 Rydell Booker faced Norman Neely in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 41 years old with a record of 26-7-1, and Neely was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on a 3-fight losing streak. Booker stopped Norman Neely via TKO in the 1st round.
6. Rydell Booker KOs Ken Murphy
On May 21, 2004 Rydell Booker faced Ken Murphy in a cruiserweight bout. Booker was 23 years old with a record of 20-0, and Murphy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Ken Murphy via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Rydell Booker KOs Anthony Kohler
On August 9, 2002 Rydell Booker faced Anthony Kohler in a cruiserweight bout. Booker was 21 years old with a record of 10-0, and Kohler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Anthony Kohler via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Rydell Booker KOs John Cortez
On December 21, 2024 Rydell Booker faced John Cortez in a heavyweight bout. Booker was 43 years old with a record of 27-7-1, and Cortez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was coming off a win. Booker stopped John Cortez via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Rydell Booker KOs Art Jimmerson
On November 23, 2002 Rydell Booker faced Art Jimmerson in a cruiserweight bout. Booker was 21 years old with a record of 15-0, and Jimmerson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Art Jimmerson via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Rydell Booker KOs Ronald Burnett in 40 seconds
On June 1, 2002 Rydell Booker faced Ronald Burnett. Booker was 21 years old with a record of 6-0, and Burnett was 0 with a record of 0-0. Booker was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Booker stopped Ronald Burnett via KO in the 1st round.