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 best fights.

1. 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. 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. 3. 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.

4. 4. 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.