Best fights of Željko Mavrović
Over 6 years as a professional, Željko Mavrović has compiled a 27-1 (22) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Željko Mavrović loses to Lennox Lewis via unanimous decision
On September 26, 1998 Željko Mavrović fought Lennox Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title. Mavrović was 29 years old with a record of 27-0, and Lewis was 33 with a record of 33-1. Mavrović was on an undefeated 27-fight winning streak and Lewis was on a 8-fight winning streak. Mavrović lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lewis.
2. Željko Mavrović KOs Julius Francis
On February 15, 1997 Željko Mavrović fought Julius Francis for the vacant European heavyweight title. Mavrović was 27 years old with a record of 24-0, and Francis was 32 with a record of 16-4. Mavrović was on an undefeated 24-fight winning streak and Francis was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Julius Francis via TKO in the 8th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Željko Mavrović KOs Vincenzo Cantatore
On October 18, 1997 Željko Mavrović faced Vincenzo Cantatore in a heavyweight bout. Mavrović was 28 years old with a record of 26-0, and Cantatore was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Vincenzo Cantatore via TKO in the 4th round.
4. Željko Mavrović KOs Christophe Bizot
On April 11, 1995 Željko Mavrović fought Christophe Bizot for the vacant European heavyweight title. Mavrović was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Bizot was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Christophe Bizot via TKO in the 11th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Željko Mavrović KOs Przemyslaw Saleta
On December 9, 1995 Željko Mavrović faced Przemyslaw Saleta in a heavyweight bout. Mavrović was 26 years old with a record of 20-0, and Saleta was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Przemyslaw Saleta via KO in the 1st round.
6. Željko Mavrović KOs Lajos Eros
On July 12, 1997 Željko Mavrović faced Lajos Eros in a heavyweight bout. Mavrović was 28 years old with a record of 25-0, and Eros was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Lajos Eros via TKO in the 5th round.
7. Željko Mavrović KOs Nathaniel Fitch
On February 11, 1995 Željko Mavrović faced Nathaniel Fitch in a heavyweight bout. Mavrović was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Fitch was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Nathaniel Fitch via KO in the 1st round.
8. Željko Mavrović KOs Ken Smith
On June 17, 1995 Željko Mavrović faced Ken Smith in a heavyweight bout. Mavrović was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Smith was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Ken Smith via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Željko Mavrović KOs Marshall Tillman
On June 4, 1994 Željko Mavrović faced Marshall Tillman. Mavrović was 25 years old with a record of 10-0, and Tillman was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 10-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Marshall Tillman via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Željko Mavrović KOs Jimmy Bills
On May 7, 1994 Željko Mavrović faced Jimmy Bills. Mavrović was 25 years old with a record of 9-0, and Bills was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mavrović was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak. Mavrović stopped Jimmy Bills via KO in the 1st round.