Best fights of Steve Forbes
Over 22 years as a professional, Steve Forbes has compiled a 36-14 (11) record, including eight title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Steve Forbes loses to Oscar De La Hoya via unanimous decision
On May 3, 2008 Steve Forbes faced Oscar De La Hoya in a super welterweight bout. Forbes was 31 years old with a record of 33-5, and Hoya was 35 with a record of 38-5. Forbes was coming off a win, while Hoya was coming off a loss. Forbes lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hoya.
2. Steve Forbes loses to Carlos Hernández via technical decision
On October 4, 2003 Steve Forbes fought Carlos Hernández for the IBF super featherweight title. Forbes was 26 years old with a record of 23-1, and Hernández was 32 with a record of 39-3-1. Forbes was on a 9-fight winning streak and Hernández was on a 6-fight winning streak. Forbes lost via technical decision. Failed to capture the title.
3. Steve Forbes loses to Alejandro González via majority decision
On March 11, 2000 Steve Forbes fought Alejandro González for the vacant IBA lightweight title. Forbes was 23 years old with a record of 14-0, and González was 26 with a record of 41-4. Forbes was on an undefeated 14-fight winning streak and González was on a 4-fight winning streak. Forbes lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with González.
4. Steve Forbes KOs John Brown
On December 3, 2000 Steve Forbes fought John Brown for the vacant IBF super featherweight title. Forbes was 23 years old with a record of 18-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forbes was on a 4-fight winning streak. Forbes stopped John Brown via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Steve Forbes KOs Jason Davis
On March 6, 2009 Steve Forbes faced Jason Davis. Forbes was 32 years old with a record of 33-7, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forbes was on a 2-fight losing streak. Forbes stopped Jason Davis via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Steve Forbes defeats John Brown in their 2nd fight
On September 29, 2001 Steve Forbes defended his IBF super featherweight title against John Brown. It was their second meeting. Forbes was 24 years old with a record of 19-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forbes was on a 5-fight winning streak. Forbes won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
7. Steve Forbes KOs Roberto Valenzuela
On December 17, 2010 Steve Forbes faced Roberto Valenzuela. Forbes was 33 years old with a record of 34-8, and Valenzuela was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forbes was coming off a loss. Forbes stopped Roberto Valenzuela via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Steve Forbes KOs Alfonso Garcia
On April 7, 2005 Steve Forbes faced Alfonso Garcia. Forbes was 28 years old with a record of 26-3, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forbes was on a 2-fight winning streak. Forbes stopped Alfonso Garcia via KO in the 1st round.
9. Steve Forbes defeats Cornelius Bundrage
On February 10, 2006 Steve Forbes faced Cornelius Bundrage in a super featherweight bout. Forbes was 28 years old with a record of 31-3, and Bundrage was 32 with a record of 23-1. Forbes was on a 7-fight winning streak and Bundrage was on a 2-fight winning streak. Forbes won via unanimous decision.
10. Steve Forbes KOs Arthur Cruz
On June 4, 2004 Steve Forbes faced Arthur Cruz. Forbes was 27 years old with a record of 23-2, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Forbes was coming off a loss. Forbes stopped Arthur Cruz via TKO in the 2nd round.