Best fights of Shannan Taylor
Over 19 years as a professional, Shannan Taylor has compiled a 52-10-3 (37) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Shannan Taylor loses to Shane Mosley via KO
On March 10, 2001 Shannan Taylor fought Shane Mosley for the WBC welterweight title. Taylor was 28 years old with a record of 28-0-1, and Mosley was 29 with a record of 36-0. Taylor was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and Mosley was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Mosley stopped Taylor via retirement in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Shannan Taylor KOs Athit Praditphon
On May 29, 2009 Shannan Taylor faced Athit Praditphon. Taylor was 37 years old with a record of 48-7-3, and Praditphon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Athit Praditphon via KO in the 1st round.
3. Shannan Taylor KOs Ben Costello
On June 2, 2010 Shannan Taylor faced Ben Costello. Taylor was 38 years old with a record of 49-8-3, and Costello was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Ben Costello via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Shannan Taylor KOs Bert Bado
On July 13, 2001 Shannan Taylor faced Bert Bado. Taylor was 29 years old with a record of 28-1-1, and Bado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a loss. Taylor stopped Bert Bado via KO in the 1st round.
5. Shannan Taylor KOs Plaisakda Boonmalert
On December 17, 2004 Shannan Taylor faced Plaisakda Boonmalert. Taylor was 32 years old with a record of 39-3-2, and Boonmalert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 8-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Plaisakda Boonmalert via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Shannan Taylor KOs Walter Fabian Saporiti
On April 16, 1999 Shannan Taylor faced Walter Fabian Saporiti. Taylor was 26 years old with a record of 22-0-1, and Saporiti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Walter Fabian Saporiti via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Shannan Taylor KOs Mamurat Ali
On October 9, 2002 Shannan Taylor faced Mamurat Ali. Taylor was 30 years old with a record of 30-3-1, and Ali was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was coming off a win. Taylor stopped Mamurat Ali via KO in the 1st round.
8. Shannan Taylor KOs Antonio Rivera
On February 27, 1998 Shannan Taylor faced Antonio Rivera. Taylor was 25 years old with a record of 19-0-1, and Rivera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Antonio Rivera via KO in the 1st round.
9. Shannan Taylor KOs Theodore Carradine
On July 30, 1996 Shannan Taylor faced Theodore Carradine. Taylor was 24 years old with a record of 14-0-1, and Carradine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor stopped Theodore Carradine via KO in the 1st round.
10. Shannan Taylor KOs Ruben Silva Diaz
On February 23, 2005 Shannan Taylor faced Ruben Silva Diaz. Taylor was 32 years old with a record of 40-3-2, and Diaz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Taylor was on a 9-fight winning streak. Taylor stopped Ruben Silva Diaz via TKO in the 3rd round.