Best fights of Vaughn Bean
Over 13 years as a professional, Vaughn Bean has compiled a 45-6 (34) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vaughn Bean loses to Evander Holyfield via unanimous decision
On September 19, 1998 Vaughn Bean fought Evander Holyfield for the IBF and WBA heavyweight titles. Bean was 24 years old with a record of 31-1, and Holyfield was 35 with a record of 35-3. Both Bean and Holyfield were on a 4-fight winning streak. Bean lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Holyfield.
2. Vaughn Bean loses to Michael Moorer via majority decision
On March 29, 1997 Vaughn Bean fought Michael Moorer for the IBF heavyweight title. Bean was 22 years old with a record of 27-0, and Moorer was 29 with a record of 38-1. Bean was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Moorer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bean lost via majority decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Moorer.
3. Vaughn Bean loses to Vitali Klitschko via KO
On February 8, 2002 Vaughn Bean fought Vitali Klitschko for the WBA InterContinental heavyweight title. Bean was 27 years old with a record of 42-2, and Klitschko was 30 with a record of 30-1. Bean was on a 11-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 3-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Bean via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
4. Vaughn Bean KOs Kenny Craven
On December 8, 2001 Vaughn Bean faced Kenny Craven in a heavyweight bout. Bean was 27 years old with a record of 41-2, and Craven was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bean was on a 10-fight winning streak. Bean stopped Kenny Craven via KO in the 1st round.
5. Vaughn Bean KOs Jimmy Haynes
On July 29, 2000 Vaughn Bean faced Jimmy Haynes in a heavyweight bout. Bean was 25 years old with a record of 35-2, and Haynes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bean was on a 4-fight winning streak. Bean stopped Jimmy Haynes via KO in the 1st round.
6. Vaughn Bean KOs Tim Ray
On April 28, 2000 Vaughn Bean faced Tim Ray in a heavyweight bout. Bean was 25 years old with a record of 34-2, and Ray was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bean was on a 3-fight winning streak. Bean stopped Tim Ray via KO in the 1st round.
7. Vaughn Bean KOs David Cherry
On October 19, 2003 Vaughn Bean faced David Cherry in a heavyweight bout. Bean was 29 years old with a record of 42-3, and Cherry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bean was coming off a loss. Bean stopped David Cherry via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Vaughn Bean KOs Bryant Smith
On November 29, 1997 Vaughn Bean faced Bryant Smith in a heavyweight bout. Bean was 23 years old with a record of 27-1, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bean was coming off a loss. Bean stopped Bryant Smith via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Vaughn Bean KOs Earl Talley
On December 14, 1996 Vaughn Bean faced Earl Talley. Bean was 22 years old with a record of 26-0, and Talley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bean was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Bean stopped Earl Talley via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Vaughn Bean KOs Lou Turchiarelli
On November 20, 1996 Vaughn Bean faced Lou Turchiarelli. Bean was 22 years old with a record of 25-0, and Turchiarelli was 0 with a record of 0-0. Bean was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Bean stopped Lou Turchiarelli via TKO in the 1st round.