Best fights of Sam Langford
Over 23 years as a professional, Sam Langford compiled a 211-43-52 (126) record, including 54 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sam Langford defeats Joe Gans
On December 8, 1903 Sam Langford faced Joe Gans in a middleweight bout. Langford was 17 years old with a record of 16-1-7, and Gans was 29 with a record of 136-8-17. Langford was on a 6-fight winning streak and Gans was coming off a win. Langford won via points decision.
2. Sam Langford KOs John Lester Johnson
On September 9, 1913 Sam Langford defended his world colored heavyweight title against John Lester Johnson. Langford was 27 years old with a record of 94-8-25, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford was coming off a win. Langford stopped John Lester Johnson via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
3. Sam Langford KOs Bill Watkins
On March 23, 1914 Sam Langford defended his world colored heavyweight title against Bill Watkins. Langford was 28 years old with a record of 98-9-26, and Watkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford was on a 2-fight winning streak. Langford stopped Bill Watkins via TKO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Sam Langford KOs Morris Harris in their 2nd fight
On December 6, 1910 Sam Langford defended his world colored heavyweight title against Morris Harris. It was their second meeting. Langford was 24 years old with a record of 73-7-22, and Harris was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford was on a 8-fight winning streak. Langford stopped Morris Harris via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Sam Langford KOs Kid Norfolk
On December 17, 1917 Sam Langford defended his world colored heavyweight title against Kid Norfolk. Langford was 31 years old with a record of 130-20-35, and Norfolk was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford stopped Kid Norfolk via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
6. Sam Langford KOs Jack Savage
On March 31, 1923 Sam Langford fought Jack Savage for the vacant Mexico heavyweight title. Langford was 37 years old with a record of 189-37-50, and Savage was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford was on a 6-fight winning streak. Langford stopped Jack Savage via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Sam Langford KOs Jeff Clark
On November 10, 1910 Sam Langford defended his world colored heavyweight title against Jeff Clark. Langford was 24 years old with a record of 72-7-22, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford was on a 7-fight winning streak. Langford stopped Jeff Clark via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Sam Langford KOs George Cotton in their 2nd fight
On August 25, 1914 Sam Langford defended his world colored heavyweight title against George Cotton. It was their second meeting. Langford was 28 years old with a record of 104-9-27, and Cotton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford was on a 2-fight winning streak. Langford stopped George Cotton via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
9. Sam Langford KOs Bill Watkins in their 2nd fight
On May 25, 1914 Sam Langford defended his world colored heavyweight title against Bill Watkins. It was their second meeting. Langford was 28 years old with a record of 102-9-27, and Watkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford stopped Bill Watkins via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
10. Sam Langford KOs Jim Tracey in their 2nd fight
On July 15, 1923 Sam Langford defended his Mexico heavyweight title against Jim Tracey. It was their second meeting. Langford was 37 years old with a record of 196-37-50, and Tracey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Langford was on a 13-fight winning streak. Langford stopped Jim Tracey via KO in the 4th round. Defended the title.