Best of Ingemar Johansson: Top 10 Fights
Ingemar Johansson had 28 fights with 17 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Floyd Patterson, Eddie Machen, Heinz Neuhaus, Joe Erskine, and Joe Bygraves. The following are Johansson's top 10 fights.
Ingemar Johansson defeats Floyd Patterson
On Ingemar Johansson defeated American boxer Floyd Patterson via 3rd round TKO. Johansson was 26 years old with a record of 22-0 (14 KOs). Patterson was 24 years old with a record of 35-1 (26 KOs). Johansson won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine heavyweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Johansson's fights.
Ingemar Johansson defeats Eddie Machen
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Eddie Machen via 1st round KO. Johansson was 25 years old with a record of 21-0 (13 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Johansson's career.
Ingemar Johansson defeats Heinz Neuhaus
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Heinz Neuhaus via 4th round TKO. Johansson was 25 years old with a record of 20-0 (12 KOs).
Ingemar Johansson defeats Joe Erskine
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Joe Erskine via 13th round TKO. Johansson was 25 years old with a record of 19-0 (11 KOs).
Ingemar Johansson defeats Joe Bygraves
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Joe Bygraves in the rematch via 7th round TKO. Johansson was 29 years old with a record of 23-2 (15 KOs).
Ingemar Johansson defeats Dick Richardson
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Dick Richardson via 8th round KO. Johansson was 29 years old with a record of 25-2 (17 KOs).
Ingemar Johansson defeats Hein ten Hoff
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Hein ten Hoff via 1st round KO. Johansson was 22 years old with a record of 12-0 (7 KOs).
Ingemar Johansson defeats Henry Cooper
On Ingemar Johansson defeated English boxer Henry Cooper via 5th round KO. Johansson was 24 years old with a record of 17-0 (10 KOs). Cooper was 23 years old with a record of 14-4 (11 KOs).
Ingemar Johansson defeats Joe Bygraves
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Joe Bygraves via 8 round PTS. Johansson was 23 years old with a record of 13-0 (7 KOs).
Ingemar Johansson defeats Brian London
On Ingemar Johansson defeated Brian London via 12 round PTS. Johansson was 30 years old with a record of 26-2 (17 KOs).