Best of Marlon Starling: Top 10 Fights
Marlon Starling had 53 fights with 27 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Lloyd Honeyghan, Michael Nunn, Mark Breland, Donald Curry, and Floyd Mayweather Sr. The following are Starling's top 10 fights.
Marlon Starling defeats Lloyd Honeyghan
On Marlon Starling defeated British boxer Lloyd Honeyghan via 9th round TKO. Starling was 29 years old with a record of 44-4-1 (27 KOs). Honeyghan was 28 years old with a record of 33-1 (22 KOs). Starling won the WBC welterweight title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Starling's fights.
Marlon Starling loses to Michael Nunn
On Marlon Starling lost to Michael Nunn via 12 round majority decision. Starling was 30 years old with a record of 45-5-1 (27 KOs). Nunn was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 34-0 (23 KOs). Despite the loss, Starling put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Starling's career.
Marlon Starling defeats Mark Breland
On Marlon Starling defeated Mark Breland via 11th round TKO. Starling was 27 years old with a record of 42-4 (26 KOs). Breland was 24 years old with an undefeated record of 18-0 (12 KOs). Starling won the WBA welterweight title — his first world title.
Marlon Starling loses to Donald Curry in their 2nd fight
On Marlon Starling lost to Donald Curry in the rematch via 15 round unanimous decision. Starling was 24 years old with a record of 31-2 (20 KOs). Curry was 22 years old with an undefeated record of 17-0 (12 KOs). Despite the loss, Starling put on a good fight.
Marlon Starling draws with Mark Breland in their 2nd fight
Marlon Starling's fight with Mark Breland in the rematch on ended in a draw. Starling was 28 years old with a record of 43-4-1 (26 KOs). Breland was 24 years old with a record of 20-1 (13 KOs). Starling successfully defended his WBA welterweight title.
Marlon Starling defeats Floyd Mayweather Sr.
On Marlon Starling defeated Floyd Mayweather Sr. via 10 round unanimous decision. Starling was 21 years old with a record of 15-0 (8 KOs). Mayweather Sr. was 28 years old with a record of 19-2 (11 KOs).
Marlon Starling defeats Fujio Ozaki
On Marlon Starling defeated Fujio Ozaki via 12 round unanimous decision. Starling was 28 years old with a record of 43-4 (26 KOs). Starling successfully defended his WBA welterweight title.
Marlon Starling defeats Young Kil Jung
On Marlon Starling defeated Young Kil Jung via 12 round unanimous decision. Starling was 30 years old with a record of 45-4-1 (27 KOs). Starling successfully defended his WBC welterweight title.
Marlon Starling defeats Lupe Aquino
On Marlon Starling defeated Lupe Aquino via 12 round unanimous decision. Starling was 24 years old with a record of 32-2 (20 KOs).
Marlon Starling defeats Simon Brown
On Marlon Starling defeated Jamaican boxer Simon Brown via 12 round split decision. Starling was 26 years old with a record of 35-3 (20 KOs). Brown was 22 years old with an undefeated record of 21-0 (15 KOs).