Best fights of Taurus Sykes
Over 17 years as a professional, Taurus Sykes has compiled a 25-8-1 (7) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Taurus Sykes loses to Hasim Rahman via unanimous decision
On June 14, 2007 Taurus Sykes fought Hasim Rahman for the vacant WBC-NABF interim heavyweight title. Sykes was 32 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Rahman was 34 with a record of 41-6-2. Sykes was coming off a win, while Rahman was coming off a loss. Sykes lost via unanimous decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Rahman.
2. Taurus Sykes KOs Willie Kyles
On January 27, 2000 Taurus Sykes faced Willie Kyles. Sykes was 24 years old with a record of 7-0, and Kyles was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 7-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Willie Kyles via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Taurus Sykes defeats Friday Ahunanya
On March 11, 2005 Taurus Sykes faced Friday Ahunanya in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 29 years old with a record of 22-1-1, and Ahunanya was 33 with a record of 20-2-1. Sykes was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Ahunanya was coming off a loss. Sykes won via unanimous decision.
4. Taurus Sykes KOs Patrick Smith
On December 1, 2006 Taurus Sykes faced Patrick Smith in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 31 years old with a record of 24-3-1, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a loss. Sykes stopped Patrick Smith via KO in the 3rd round.
5. Taurus Sykes KOs Onebo Maxime
On December 10, 2004 Taurus Sykes faced Onebo Maxime. Sykes was 29 years old with a record of 21-1-1, and Maxime was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a win. Sykes stopped Onebo Maxime via TKO in the 2nd round.
6. Taurus Sykes KOs Marcus Johnson
On March 31, 2000 Taurus Sykes faced Marcus Johnson. Sykes was 24 years old with a record of 9-0, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Marcus Johnson via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Taurus Sykes KOs Michael Morrell
On July 29, 1999 Taurus Sykes faced Michael Morrell. Sykes was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Morrell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Michael Morrell via KO in the 2nd round.
8. Taurus Sykes KOs Drexie James
On June 18, 1999 Taurus Sykes faced Drexie James. Sykes was 24 years old with a record of 5-0, and James was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Drexie James via KO in the 6th round.
9. Taurus Sykes KOs Essene Felciano
On November 20, 1998 Taurus Sykes faced Essene Felciano. Sykes was 23 years old with a record of 2-0, and Felciano was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Sykes stopped Essene Felciano via TKO in the 3rd round.
10. Taurus Sykes defeats Domonic Jenkins
On March 3, 2006 Taurus Sykes faced Domonic Jenkins in a heavyweight bout. Sykes was 30 years old with a record of 23-2-1, and Jenkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Sykes was coming off a loss. Sykes won via unanimous decision.