Best fights of Heath Herring
Over 20 years as a professional, Heath Herring has compiled a 28-16 (23) record, including four title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Heath Herring defeats Igor Vovchanchyn
On February 24, 2002 Heath Herring faced Igor Vovchanchyn in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 23 years old with a record of 18-7, and Vovchanchyn was 28 with a record of 50-5. Herring was coming off a loss, while Vovchanchyn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Herring won via unanimous decision.
2. Heath Herring loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 3rd fight via unanimous decision
On July 7, 2007 Heath Herring faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. It was their third meeting. Herring was 29 years old with a record of 27-12, and Nogueira was 31 with a record of 29-4-1. Both Herring and Nogueira were coming off a win. Herring lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Nogueira.
3. Heath Herring submits Yoshihisa Yamamoto
On November 9, 2003 Heath Herring faced Yoshihisa Yamamoto in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 25 years old with a record of 20-9, and Yamamoto was 33 with a record of 14-16-1. Herring was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Yamamoto was coming off a win. Herring submitted Yoshihisa Yamamoto via rear-naked choke in the 3rd round.
4. Heath Herring KOs Bob Schrijber
On September 27, 1999 Heath Herring fought Bob Schrijber for the vacant World Vale Tudo Championship 9 Tournament heavyweight title. Herring was 21 years old with a record of 11-4, and Schrijber was 34 with a record of 12-6. Herring was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Schrijber was coming off a loss. Herring stopped Bob Schrijber via TKO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Heath Herring loses to Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 20, 2004 Heath Herring faced Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Herring was 26 years old with a record of 24-9, and Nogueira was 28 with a record of 22-2-1. Herring was on a 4-fight winning streak and Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Herring via anaconda choke in the 2nd round.
6. Heath Herring KOs Mark Kerr
On July 29, 2001 Heath Herring faced Mark Kerr in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 23 years old with a record of 17-6, and Kerr was 32 with a record of 13-2. Both Herring and Kerr were coming off a loss. Herring stopped Mark Kerr via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Heath Herring KOs Gary Goodridge
On March 15, 2006 Heath Herring faced Gary Goodridge in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 28 years old with a record of 25-11, and Goodridge was 40 with a record of 21-14-1. Goodridge was on a 4-fight winning streak. Herring stopped Gary Goodridge via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Heath Herring KOs Kazuo Takahashi
On April 25, 2004 Heath Herring faced Kazuo Takahashi in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 26 years old with a record of 23-9, and Takahashi was 35 with a record of 26-16-3. Herring was on a 3-fight winning streak, while Takahashi was coming off a loss. Herring stopped Kazuo Takahashi via TKO in the 1st round.
9. Heath Herring defeats Yoshihiro Nakao
On December 31, 2005 Heath Herring faced Yoshihiro Nakao in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 27 years old with a record of 25-11, and Nakao was 33 with a record of 4-0. Herring was coming off a loss, while Nakao was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Herring won via no contest.
10. Heath Herring loses to Sam Greco via KO
On March 26, 2005 Heath Herring faced Sam Greco in a heavyweight bout. Herring was 27 years old with a record of 25-10, and Greco was 0 with a record of 0-0. Herring was coming off a win. Greco stopped Herring via TKO in the 1st round.