Best of Marcel Cerdan: Top 10 Fights
Marcel Cerdan had 114 fights with 65 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Tony Zale, Lucien Krawczyk, Jake LaMotta, Gaspard Deridder, and Jean Despeaux. The following are Cerdan's top 10 fights.
Marcel Cerdan defeats Tony Zale
On Marcel Cerdan defeated American boxer Tony Zale via 11th round RTD. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 108-3 (63 KOs). Zale was 35 years old with a record of 67-17-2 (45 KOs). Cerdan won the NBA and Ring Magazine middleweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Cerdan's fights.
Marcel Cerdan defeats Lucien Krawczyk
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Lucien Krawczyk in the rematch via 4th round KO. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 110-3 (65 KOs). This fight is the second best performance in Cerdan's career.
Marcel Cerdan loses to Jake LaMotta
On Marcel Cerdan lost to American boxer Jake LaMotta via 9th round RTD. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 110-4 (65 KOs). LaMotta was 26 years old with a record of 72-13-3 (24 KOs). Cerdan lost his NBA and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. Despite the loss, Cerdan put on a good fight till it lasted.
Marcel Cerdan defeats Gaspard Deridder
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Gaspard Deridder via 1st round KO. Cerdan was 25 years old with a record of 65-1 (31 KOs).
Marcel Cerdan defeats Jean Despeaux
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Jean Despeaux via 5th round KO. Cerdan was 28 years old with a record of 84-2 (47 KOs).
Marcel Cerdan defeats Dick Turpin
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Dick Turpin via 7th round KO. Cerdan was 32 years old with a record of 109-3 (64 KOs).
Marcel Cerdan defeats Lavern Roach
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Lavern Roach via 8th round TKO. Cerdan was 31 years old with a record of 105-2 (62 KOs).
Marcel Cerdan defeats Cyrille Delannoit
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Cyrille Delannoit in the rematch via 15 round PTS. Cerdan was 31 years old with a record of 107-3 (62 KOs).
Marcel Cerdan defeats Holman Williams
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Holman Williams via 10 round PTS. Cerdan was 29 years old with a record of 95-2 (54 KOs).
Marcel Cerdan defeats Anton Raadik
On Marcel Cerdan defeated Anton Raadik via 10 round unanimous decision. Cerdan was 31 years old with a record of 102-2 (59 KOs).