Best fights of Simon Brown
Over 18 years as a professional, Simon Brown has compiled a 47-12 (34) record, including 16 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Simon Brown KOs Terry Norris
On December 18, 1993 Simon Brown fought Terry Norris for the WBC super welterweight title. Brown was 30 years old with a record of 39-2, and Norris was 26 with a record of 34-3. Brown was on a 5-fight winning streak and Norris was on a 14-fight winning streak. Brown stopped Terry Norris via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the new super welterweight champion.
2. Simon Brown loses to Terry Norris in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On May 7, 1994 Simon Brown defended his WBC super welterweight title against Terry Norris. It was their second meeting. Brown was 30 years old with a record of 41-2, and Norris was 26 with a record of 34-4. Brown was on a 7-fight winning streak, while Norris was coming off a loss. Brown lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Norris.
3. Simon Brown KOs Bobby Joe Young
On September 20, 1989 Simon Brown defended his IBF welterweight title against Bobby Joe Young. Brown was 26 years old with a record of 29-1, and Young was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brown was on a 8-fight winning streak. Brown stopped Bobby Joe Young via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
4. Simon Brown KOs Jorge Maysonet
On February 18, 1989 Simon Brown defended his IBF welterweight title against Jorge Maysonet. Brown was 25 years old with a record of 27-1, and Maysonet was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brown was on a 6-fight winning streak. Brown stopped Jorge Maysonet via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
5. Simon Brown loses to Marlon Starling via split decision
On November 22, 1985 Simon Brown fought Marlon Starling for the IBF-USBA welterweight title. Brown was 22 years old with a record of 21-0, and Starling was 26 with a record of 34-3. Brown was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Starling was on a 2-fight winning streak. Brown lost via split decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Starling.
6. Simon Brown KOs Al Long
On April 27, 1989 Simon Brown defended his IBF welterweight title against Al Long. Brown was 25 years old with a record of 28-1, and Long was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brown was on a 7-fight winning streak. Brown stopped Al Long via KO in the 7th round. Defended the title.
7. Simon Brown defeats Troy Waters
On January 29, 1994 Simon Brown defended his WBC super welterweight title against Troy Waters. Brown was 30 years old with a record of 40-2, and Waters was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brown was on a 6-fight winning streak. Brown won via majority decision. Defended the title.
8. Simon Brown KOs Maurice Blocker
On March 18, 1991 Simon Brown defended his IBF welterweight title against Maurice Blocker. Brown was 27 years old with a record of 33-1, and Blocker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brown was on a 12-fight winning streak. Brown stopped Maurice Blocker via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
9. Simon Brown KOs Tyrone Trice in their 2nd fight
On April 1, 1990 Simon Brown defended his IBF welterweight title against Tyrone Trice. It was their second meeting. Brown was 26 years old with a record of 31-1, and Trice was 0 with a record of 0-0. Brown was on a 10-fight winning streak. Brown stopped Tyrone Trice via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
10. Simon Brown KOs Jorge Vaca
On July 16, 1988 Simon Brown defended his IBF welterweight title against Jorge Vaca. Brown was 24 years old with a record of 25-1, and Vaca was 28 with a record of 42-7-1. Brown was on a 4-fight winning streak, while Vaca was coming off a loss. Brown stopped Jorge Vaca via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.