Best fights of Virgil Akins
Over 14 years as a professional, Virgil Akins compiled a 60-31-2 (34) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Virgil Akins KOs Tony DeMarco
On October 29, 1957 Virgil Akins fought Tony DeMarco for the vacant NYSAC welterweight title. Akins was 29 years old with a record of 45-17-1, and DeMarco was 25 with a record of 54-9-1. Akins was coming off a loss, while DeMarco was on a 3-fight winning streak. Akins stopped Tony DeMarco via KO in the 14th round. Won the vacant title.
2. Virgil Akins KOs Vince Martinez
On June 6, 1958 Virgil Akins defended his NYSAC welterweight title against Vince Martinez. Akins was 30 years old with a record of 48-17-1, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight winning streak. Akins stopped Vince Martinez via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
3. Virgil Akins KOs Issac Logart in their 3rd fight
On March 21, 1958 Virgil Akins defended his NYSAC welterweight title against Issac Logart. It was their third meeting. Akins was 30 years old with a record of 47-17-1, and Logart was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 2-fight winning streak. Akins stopped Issac Logart via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
4. Virgil Akins KOs Tony DeMarco in their 2nd fight
On January 21, 1958 Virgil Akins defended his NYSAC welterweight title against Tony DeMarco. It was their second meeting. Akins was 29 years old with a record of 46-17-1, and DeMarco was 26 with a record of 54-10-1. Akins was coming off a win, while DeMarco was coming off a loss. Akins stopped Tony DeMarco via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
5. Virgil Akins KOs Vince Bonomo
On December 13, 1961 Virgil Akins faced Vince Bonomo. Akins was 33 years old with a record of 59-29-2, and Bonomo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins stopped Vince Bonomo via TKO in the 4th round.
6. Virgil Akins KOs Carl Hubbard
On November 21, 1960 Virgil Akins faced Carl Hubbard. Akins was 32 years old with a record of 53-26-1, and Hubbard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a loss. Akins stopped Carl Hubbard via KO in the 5th round.
7. Virgil Akins KOs Charley Tombstone Smith
On August 20, 1958 Virgil Akins faced Charley Tombstone Smith. Akins was 30 years old with a record of 49-17-1, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 4-fight winning streak. Akins stopped Charley Tombstone Smith via TKO in the 10th round.
8. Virgil Akins KOs Pat Lowry
On October 22, 1956 Virgil Akins faced Pat Lowry. Akins was 28 years old with a record of 38-15-1, and Lowry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was coming off a loss. Akins stopped Pat Lowry via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Virgil Akins KOs Cecil Shorts
On July 10, 1961 Virgil Akins faced Cecil Shorts. Akins was 33 years old with a record of 57-27-1, and Shorts was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight winning streak. Akins stopped Cecil Shorts via TKO in the 8th round.
10. Virgil Akins KOs Andy Watkins
On March 8, 1956 Virgil Akins faced Andy Watkins. Akins was 27 years old with a record of 35-14-1, and Watkins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Akins was on a 3-fight winning streak. Akins stopped Andy Watkins via TKO in the 2nd round.