Best fights of Sullivan Barrera
Over 15 years as a professional, Sullivan Barrera has compiled a 22-5 (14) record, including five title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Sullivan Barrera defeats Joe Smith Jr.
On July 15, 2017 Sullivan Barrera fought Joe Smith Jr. for the WBC International light heavyweight title. Barrera was 35 years old with a record of 19-1, and Jr. was 27 with a record of 23-1. Barrera was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 17-fight winning streak. Barrera won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Sullivan Barrera KOs Karo Murat
On December 12, 2015 Sullivan Barrera faced Karo Murat in a light heavyweight bout. Barrera was 33 years old with a record of 16-0, and Murat was 32 with a record of 27-2-1. Barrera was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak and Murat was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped Karo Murat via KO in the 5th round.
3. Sullivan Barrera KOs Vyacheslav Shabranskyy
On December 16, 2016 Sullivan Barrera fought Vyacheslav Shabranskyy for the vacant WBC-USNBC light heavyweight title. Barrera was 34 years old with a record of 17-1, and Shabranskyy was 29 with a record of 17-0. Barrera was coming off a loss, while Shabranskyy was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped Vyacheslav Shabranskyy via KO in the 7th round. Won the vacant title.
4. Sullivan Barrera loses to Andre Ward via unanimous decision
On March 26, 2016 Sullivan Barrera faced Andre Ward in a super middleweight bout. Barrera was 34 years old with a record of 17-0, and Ward was 32 with a record of 28-0. Barrera was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Ward was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Barrera lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ward.
5. Sullivan Barrera defeats Felix Valera
On November 25, 2017 Sullivan Barrera faced Felix Valera in a light heavyweight bout. Barrera was 35 years old with a record of 20-1, and Valera was 29 with a record of 15-1. Barrera was on a 3-fight winning streak and Valera was on a 2-fight winning streak. Barrera won via unanimous decision.
6. Sullivan Barrera KOs Frank Paines
On June 24, 2011 Sullivan Barrera fought Frank Paines for the vacant WBA Fedelatin and WBO Latino interim light heavyweight titles. Barrera was 29 years old with a record of 7-0, and Paines was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrera was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped Frank Paines via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant titles.
7. Sullivan Barrera KOs Paul Parker
On April 15, 2017 Sullivan Barrera faced Paul Parker in a light heavyweight bout. Barrera was 35 years old with a record of 18-1, and Parker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrera was coming off a win. Barrera stopped Paul Parker via TKO in the 5th round.
8. Sullivan Barrera KOs Tay Bledsoe
On August 13, 2010 Sullivan Barrera faced Tay Bledsoe. Barrera was 28 years old with a record of 4-0, and Bledsoe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrera was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Barrera stopped Tay Bledsoe via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Sullivan Barrera KOs Alex Rivera
On February 27, 2010 Sullivan Barrera faced Alex Rivera. Barrera was 28 years old with a record of 1-0, and Rivera was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrera was coming off a win. Barrera stopped Alex Rivera via KO in the 1st round.
10. Sullivan Barrera KOs Anthony Adorno in 57 seconds
On August 21, 2009 Sullivan Barrera faced Anthony Adorno. Barrera was 27 years old with a record of 0-0, and Adorno was 0 with a record of 0-0. Barrera stopped Anthony Adorno via TKO in the 1st round.