Best fights of Young Stribling
Over 13 years as a professional, Young Stribling compiled a 256-16-17 (129) record, including 14 title fights across six weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Young Stribling defeats Maxie Rosenbloom in their 2nd fight
On September 22, 1933 Young Stribling faced Maxie Rosenbloom in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Stribling was 28 years old with a record of 255-16-17, and Rosenbloom was 26 with a record of 170-31-17. Stribling was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rosenbloom was on a 5-fight winning streak. Stribling won via unanimous decision.
2. Young Stribling loses to Max Schmeling via KO
On July 3, 1931 Young Stribling fought Max Schmeling for the NBA, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles. Stribling was 26 years old with a record of 238-13-17, and Schmeling was 25 with a record of 43-4-3. Stribling was on a 12-fight winning streak and Schmeling was on a 8-fight winning streak. Schmeling stopped Stribling via TKO in the 15th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 15th round.
3. Young Stribling defeats Maxie Rosenbloom
On March 17, 1927 Young Stribling faced Maxie Rosenbloom in a light heavyweight bout. Stribling was 22 years old with a record of 154-9-16, and Rosenbloom was 20 with a record of 55-11-6. Stribling was on a 12-fight winning streak, while Rosenbloom was coming off a loss. Stribling won via points decision.
4. Young Stribling KOs Otto von Porat in their 2nd fight
On June 20, 1930 Young Stribling faced Otto von Porat. It was their second meeting. Stribling was 25 years old with a record of 232-13-17, and Porat was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stribling was on a 6-fight winning streak. Stribling stopped Otto von Porat via KO in the 1st round.
5. Young Stribling KOs Jack DeMave in their 2nd fight
On January 22, 1930 Young Stribling faced Jack DeMave. It was their second meeting. Stribling was 25 years old with a record of 227-13-17, and DeMave was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stribling was coming off a win. Stribling stopped Jack DeMave via KO in the 1st round.
6. Young Stribling KOs Jack League in their 2nd fight
On January 1, 1929 Young Stribling faced Jack League. It was their second meeting. Stribling was 24 years old with a record of 209-10-17, and League was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stribling was on a 45-fight winning streak. Stribling stopped Jack League via KO in the 1st round.
7. Young Stribling KOs Billy Freas in their 2nd fight
On December 18, 1928 Young Stribling faced Billy Freas. It was their second meeting. Stribling was 23 years old with a record of 206-10-17, and Freas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stribling was on a 42-fight winning streak. Stribling stopped Billy Freas via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Young Stribling KOs Martin Burke in their 2nd fight
On August 13, 1928 Young Stribling faced Martin Burke. It was their second meeting. Stribling was 23 years old with a record of 201-10-17, and Burke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stribling was on a 37-fight winning streak. Stribling stopped Martin Burke via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Young Stribling KOs Bill Jordan
On July 24, 1928 Young Stribling faced Bill Jordan. Stribling was 23 years old with a record of 199-10-17, and Jordan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stribling was on a 35-fight winning streak. Stribling stopped Bill Jordan via KO in the 1st round.
10. Young Stribling KOs Tommy Stone
On May 25, 1928 Young Stribling faced Tommy Stone. Stribling was 23 years old with a record of 190-10-17, and Stone was 0 with a record of 0-0. Stribling was on a 26-fight winning streak. Stribling stopped Tommy Stone via KO in the 1st round.