Best of John Conteh: Top 10 Fights
John Conteh had 39 fights with 24 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Len Hutchins, Lonnie Bennett, Matthew Saad Muhammad, Jorge Ahumada, and Chris Finnegan. The following are Conteh's top 10 fights.
John Conteh defeats Len Hutchins
On John Conteh defeated Len Hutchins via 3rd round TKO. Conteh was 25 years old with a record of 30-1 (22 KOs). Conteh successfully defended his WBC light-heavyweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Conteh's fights.
John Conteh defeats Lonnie Bennett
On John Conteh defeated Lonnie Bennett via 5th round TKO. Conteh was 23 years old with a record of 27-1 (21 KOs). Conteh successfully defended his WBC light-heavyweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Conteh's career.
John Conteh loses to Matthew Saad Muhammad
On John Conteh lost to American boxer Matthew Saad Muhammad via 15 round unanimous decision. Conteh was 28 years old with a record of 33-3-1 (23 KOs). Muhammad was 25 years old with a record of 23-3-2 (16 KOs). Despite the loss, Conteh put on a good fight.
John Conteh defeats Jorge Ahumada
On John Conteh defeated Jorge Ahumada via 15 round PTS. Conteh was 23 years old with a record of 26-1 (20 KOs). Conteh won the vacant WBC light-heavyweight title — his first world title.
John Conteh defeats Chris Finnegan
On John Conteh defeated Chris Finnegan in the rematch via 6th round TKO. Conteh was 22 years old with a record of 25-1 (20 KOs).
John Conteh defeats Yaqui López
On John Conteh defeated Yaqui López via 15 round unanimous decision. Conteh was 25 years old with a record of 29-1 (21 KOs). Conteh successfully defended his WBC light-heavyweight title.
John Conteh defeats Tom Bogs
On John Conteh defeated Tom Bogs via 6th round RTD. Conteh was 22 years old with a record of 24-1 (19 KOs).
John Conteh defeats Leonardo Rodgers
On John Conteh defeated Leonardo Rodgers via 7th round KO. Conteh was 27 years old with a record of 32-2 (23 KOs).
John Conteh defeats James Dixon
On John Conteh defeated James Dixon via 5th round TKO. Conteh was 29 years old with a record of 34-4-1 (24 KOs).
John Conteh defeats Ivy Brown
On John Conteh defeated Ivy Brown via 10 round PTS. Conteh was 28 years old with a record of 33-2-1 (23 KOs).