Best fights of Vince Phillips
Over 18 years as a professional, Vince Phillips has compiled a 48-12-1 (34) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Vince Phillips KOs Kostya Tszyu
On May 31, 1997 Vince Phillips fought Kostya Tszyu for the IBF super lightweight title. Phillips was 33 years old with a record of 35-3, and Tszyu was 27 with a record of 18-0. Phillips was coming off a loss. Phillips stopped Kostya Tszyu via TKO in the 10th round. Crowned the new super lightweight champion.
2. Vince Phillips KOs Micky Ward
On August 9, 1997 Vince Phillips defended his IBF super lightweight title against Micky Ward. Phillips was 34 years old with a record of 36-3, and Ward was 31 with a record of 30-7. Phillips was coming off a win and Ward was on a 9-fight winning streak. Phillips stopped Micky Ward via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
3. Vince Phillips KOs Alfonso Sanchez
On March 14, 1998 Vince Phillips defended his IBF super lightweight title against Alfonso Sanchez. Phillips was 34 years old with a record of 38-3, and Sanchez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Phillips was on a 3-fight winning streak. Phillips stopped Alfonso Sanchez via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Vince Phillips KOs Freddie Pendleton
On December 13, 1997 Vince Phillips defended his IBF super lightweight title against Freddie Pendleton. Phillips was 34 years old with a record of 37-3, and Pendleton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Phillips was on a 2-fight winning streak. Phillips stopped Freddie Pendleton via TKO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
5. Vince Phillips KOs Mauro Lucero
On June 3, 2005 Vince Phillips fought Mauro Lucero for the vacant WBC Continental Americas welterweight title. Phillips was 41 years old with a record of 46-9-1, and Lucero was 0 with a record of 0-0. Phillips was coming off a loss. Phillips stopped Mauro Lucero via KO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
6. Vince Phillips loses to Sharmba Mitchell via majority decision
On November 9, 2002 Vince Phillips faced Sharmba Mitchell in a super lightweight bout. Phillips was 39 years old with a record of 44-6-1, and Mitchell was 32 with a record of 49-3. Phillips was on a 3-fight winning streak and Mitchell was on a 2-fight winning streak. Phillips lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Mitchell.
7. Vince Phillips loses to Vernon Forrest via unanimous decision
On January 22, 2000 Vince Phillips fought Vernon Forrest for the WBC-NABF welterweight title. Phillips was 36 years old with a record of 40-4, and Forrest was 28 with a record of 30-0. Phillips was coming off a win and Forrest was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Phillips lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Forrest.
8. Vince Phillips loses to Ricky Hatton via unanimous decision
On April 5, 2003 Vince Phillips fought Ricky Hatton for the WBU super lightweight title. Phillips was 39 years old with a record of 44-7-1, and Hatton was 24 with a record of 31-0. Phillips was coming off a loss, while Hatton was on an undefeated 31-fight winning streak. Phillips lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Hatton.
9. Vince Phillips KOs Angel Beltre
On December 10, 1999 Vince Phillips faced Angel Beltre. Phillips was 36 years old with a record of 39-4, and Beltre was 0 with a record of 0-0. Phillips was coming off a loss. Phillips stopped Angel Beltre via KO in the 3rd round.
10. Vince Phillips KOs Carlito Brosas
On November 3, 2001 Vince Phillips faced Carlito Brosas. Phillips was 38 years old with a record of 42-6-1, and Brosas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Phillips was coming off a win. Phillips stopped Carlito Brosas via TKO in the 3rd round.