Best fights of Thomas Tate
Over 13 years as a professional, Thomas Tate has compiled a 41-7 (28) record, including 14 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Thomas Tate loses to Julian Jackson via unanimous decision
On August 1, 1992 Thomas Tate fought Julian Jackson for the WBC middleweight title. Tate was 26 years old with a record of 24-1, and Jackson was 31 with a record of 44-1. Tate was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jackson was on a 15-fight winning streak. Tate lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Jackson.
2. Thomas Tate loses to Sven Ottke in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On June 1, 2002 Thomas Tate fought Sven Ottke for the IBF super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Tate was 36 years old with a record of 41-6, and Ottke was 34 with a record of 26-0. Tate was on a 5-fight winning streak and Ottke was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Tate lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Ottke.
3. Thomas Tate KOs Anwar Oshana
On April 28, 1998 Thomas Tate defended his WBC-NABF super middleweight title against Anwar Oshana. Tate was 32 years old with a record of 33-5, and Oshana was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Anwar Oshana via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
4. Thomas Tate KOs Merqui Sosa
On January 15, 1999 Thomas Tate defended his WBC-NABF super middleweight title against Merqui Sosa. Tate was 33 years old with a record of 35-5, and Sosa was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Merqui Sosa via KO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
5. Thomas Tate stops Omar Sheika
On October 5, 2001 Thomas Tate fought Omar Sheika for the vacant IBF-USBA super middleweight title. Tate was 35 years old with a record of 40-6, and Sheika was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Omar Sheika via retirement in the 4th round. Won the vacant title.
6. Thomas Tate KOs Joseph Kiwanuka in their 2nd fight
On October 28, 1997 Thomas Tate fought Joseph Kiwanuka for the vacant WBC-NABF super middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Tate was 31 years old with a record of 32-5, and Kiwanuka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Joseph Kiwanuka via KO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Thomas Tate KOs Eddie Hall
On May 8, 1993 Thomas Tate faced Eddie Hall. Tate was 27 years old with a record of 26-2, and Hall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tate stopped Eddie Hall via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Thomas Tate KOs Arthur Willis
On April 8, 1997 Thomas Tate faced Arthur Willis. Tate was 31 years old with a record of 30-5, and Willis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tate stopped Arthur Willis via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Thomas Tate KOs Anthony Andrews
On May 26, 2000 Thomas Tate faced Anthony Andrews. Tate was 34 years old with a record of 37-6, and Andrews was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was coming off a win. Tate stopped Anthony Andrews via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Thomas Tate KOs Mario Arreola
On May 22, 1992 Thomas Tate faced Mario Arreola. Tate was 26 years old with a record of 23-1, and Arreola was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tate was coming off a win. Tate stopped Mario Arreola via KO in the 2nd round.