Best fights of Trevor Berbick
Over 24 years as a professional, Trevor Berbick compiled a 49-11-1 (33) record, including 17 title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Trevor Berbick defeats Pinklon Thomas
On March 22, 1986 Trevor Berbick fought Pinklon Thomas for the WBC heavyweight title. Berbick was 31 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Thomas was 28 with a record of 26-0-1. Berbick was on a 8-fight winning streak and Thomas was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Berbick won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Trevor Berbick loses to Larry Holmes via unanimous decision
On April 11, 1981 Trevor Berbick fought Larry Holmes for the WBC and The Ring heavyweight titles. Berbick was 26 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Holmes was 31 with a record of 36-0. Berbick was on a 6-fight winning streak and Holmes was on an undefeated 36-fight winning streak. Berbick lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holmes.
3. Trevor Berbick defeats Muhammad Ali
On December 11, 1981 Trevor Berbick faced Muhammad Ali in a heavyweight bout. Berbick was 27 years old with a record of 19-2-1, and Ali was 39 with a record of 56-4. Berbick was coming off a win, while Ali was coming off a loss. Berbick won via unanimous decision.
4. Trevor Berbick defeats Greg Page
On June 11, 1982 Trevor Berbick faced Greg Page in a heavyweight bout. Berbick was 27 years old with a record of 21-2-1, and Page was 23 with a record of 19-0. Berbick was on a 3-fight winning streak and Page was on an undefeated 19-fight winning streak. Berbick won via unanimous decision.
5. Trevor Berbick defeats Mitch Green
On August 10, 1985 Trevor Berbick defended his IBF-USBA heavyweight title against Mitch Green. Berbick was 31 years old with a record of 28-4-1, and Green was 28 with a record of 15-0-1. Berbick was on a 6-fight winning streak and Green was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Berbick won via majority decision. Defended the title.
6. Trevor Berbick KOs Andros Ernie Barr
On September 1, 1984 Trevor Berbick defended his Commonwealth heavyweight title against Andros Ernie Barr. Berbick was 30 years old with a record of 25-4-1, and Barr was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berbick was on a 3-fight winning streak. Berbick stopped Andros Ernie Barr via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
7. Trevor Berbick KOs Conroy Nelson
On July 21, 1981 Trevor Berbick defended his Canada heavyweight title against Conroy Nelson. Berbick was 26 years old with a record of 18-2-1, and Nelson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berbick was coming off a loss. Berbick stopped Conroy Nelson via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Trevor Berbick KOs Ken Lakusta
On September 9, 1983 Trevor Berbick defended his Commonwealth and Canada heavyweight titles against Ken Lakusta. Berbick was 29 years old with a record of 22-4-1, and Lakusta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berbick was on a 2-fight losing streak. Berbick stopped Ken Lakusta via KO in the 10th round. Defended the titles.
9. Trevor Berbick KOs Gordon Racette
On March 5, 1982 Trevor Berbick defended his Commonwealth and Canada heavyweight titles against Gordon Racette. Berbick was 27 years old with a record of 20-2-1, and Racette was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berbick was on a 2-fight winning streak. Berbick stopped Gordon Racette via TKO in the 11th round. Defended the titles.
10. Trevor Berbick KOs Lorenzo Boyd
On October 29, 1987 Trevor Berbick faced Lorenzo Boyd. Berbick was 33 years old with a record of 32-5-1, and Boyd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Berbick was coming off a win. Berbick stopped Lorenzo Boyd via TKO in the 3rd round.