Best fights of Steve Little
Over 15 years as a professional, Steve Little has compiled a 25-17-3 (6) record, including four title fights across four weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Steve Little defeats Michael Nunn
On February 26, 1994 Steve Little fought Michael Nunn for the WBA super middleweight title. Little was 28 years old with a record of 21-13-2, and Nunn was 30 with a record of 42-1. Little was on a 2-fight winning streak and Nunn was on a 6-fight winning streak. Little won via split decision. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
2. Steve Little loses to James Toney via unanimous decision
On June 14, 1997 Steve Little fought James Toney for the vacant IBO cruiserweight title. Little was 32 years old with a record of 24-14-2, and Toney was 28 with a record of 54-4-2. Little was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Toney was coming off a loss. Little lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Toney.
3. Steve Little KOs Andre Sherro
On August 24, 1997 Steve Little faced Andre Sherro in a cruiserweight bout. Little was 32 years old with a record of 24-15-2, and Sherro was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a loss. Little stopped Andre Sherro via KO in the 3rd round.
4. Steve Little KOs Buddy Randolph
On April 7, 1984 Steve Little faced Buddy Randolph. Little was 18 years old with a record of 3-0, and Randolph was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Little stopped Buddy Randolph via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Steve Little KOs Gregory Girolami
On December 13, 1983 Steve Little faced Gregory Girolami. Little was 18 years old with a record of 0-0, and Girolami was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little stopped Gregory Girolami via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Steve Little KOs Bob Saxton
On October 5, 1984 Steve Little faced Bob Saxton. Little was 19 years old with a record of 5-2, and Saxton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was on a 2-fight losing streak. Little stopped Bob Saxton via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Steve Little KOs Charlie Smith
On April 25, 1984 Steve Little faced Charlie Smith. Little was 18 years old with a record of 4-0, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Little stopped Charlie Smith via KO in the 4th round.
8. Steve Little KOs Mike Brown
On January 26, 1991 Steve Little faced Mike Brown in a super middleweight bout. Little was 25 years old with a record of 16-12-1, and Brown was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was on a 4-fight losing streak. Little stopped Mike Brown via TKO in the 10th round.
9. Steve Little defeats Joaquin Velasquez
On August 30, 1996 Steve Little faced Joaquin Velasquez in a super middleweight bout. Little was 31 years old with a record of 23-14-2, and Velasquez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a win. Little won via unanimous decision.
10. Steve Little defeats Camilo Alarcon
On March 23, 1996 Steve Little faced Camilo Alarcon in a super middleweight bout. Little was 30 years old with a record of 22-14-2, and Alarcon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Little was coming off a loss. Little won via unanimous decision.