Best of Hasim Rahman: Top 10 Fights
Hasim Rahman had 62 fights with 41 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Lennox Lewis, James Toney, Corrie Sanders, Wladimir Klitschko, and Oleg Maskaev. The following are Rahman's top 10 fights.
Hasim Rahman defeats Lennox Lewis
On Hasim Rahman defeated British boxer Lennox Lewis via 5th round KO. Rahman was 28 years old with a record of 35-2 (29 KOs). Lewis was 35 years old with a record of 38-1-1 (29 KOs). Rahman won the WBC and IBF heavyweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Rahman's fights.
Hasim Rahman draws with James Toney
Hasim Rahman's fight with James Toney on ended in a draw. Rahman was 33 years old with a record of 41-5-2 (33 KOs). Toney was 37 years old with a record of 69-4-2 (43 KOs). Rahman successfully defended his WBC heavyweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Rahman's career.
Hasim Rahman defeats Corrie Sanders
On Hasim Rahman defeated South African boxer Corrie Sanders via 7th round TKO. Rahman was 27 years old with a record of 33-2 (27 KOs). Sanders was 34 years old with a record of 36-1 (26 KOs).
Hasim Rahman loses to Wladimir Klitschko
On Hasim Rahman lost to Ukrainian boxer Wladimir Klitschko via 7th round TKO. Rahman was 36 years old with a record of 45-7-2 (36 KOs). Klitschko was 32 years old with a record of 51-3 (44 KOs). Despite the loss, Rahman put on a good fight till it lasted.
Hasim Rahman loses to Oleg Maskaev in their 2nd fight
On Hasim Rahman lost to Russian boxer Oleg Maskaev in the rematch via 12th round TKO. Rahman was 33 years old with a record of 41-6-2 (33 KOs). Maskaev was 37 years old with a record of 32-5 (25 KOs). Rahman lost his WBC heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Rahman put on a good fight till it lasted.
Hasim Rahman defeats Zuri Lawrence
On Hasim Rahman defeated Zuri Lawrence via 10th round TKO. Rahman was 35 years old with a record of 45-6-2 (36 KOs). Lawrence was 37 years old with a record of 23-12-4 (0 KOs).
Hasim Rahman defeats Ross Puritty
On Hasim Rahman defeated Ross Puritty via 10 round unanimous decision. Rahman was 23 years old with a record of 13-0 (11 KOs). Puritty was 29 years old with a record of 18-8-1 (15 KOs).
Hasim Rahman defeats Al Cole
On Hasim Rahman defeated Al Cole via 10 round unanimous decision. Rahman was 31 years old with a record of 36-5-1 (29 KOs). Cole was 39 years old with a record of 34-12-3 (16 KOs).
Hasim Rahman defeats Monte Barrett
On Hasim Rahman defeated Monte Barrett via 12 round unanimous decision. Rahman was 32 years old with a record of 41-5-1 (33 KOs). Barrett was 34 years old with a record of 31-3 (17 KOs).
Hasim Rahman loses to Evander Holyfield
On Hasim Rahman lost to Evander Holyfield via 8 round technical decision. Rahman was 29 years old with a record of 35-4 (29 KOs). Holyfield was 39 years old with a record of 37-5-2 (25 KOs). Despite the loss, Rahman put on a good fight.