Best fights of James Irvin
Over 9 years as a professional, James Irvin has compiled a 17-10 (15) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Irvin KOs Houssain Oushani
On October 21, 2004 James Irvin fought Houssain Oushani for the vacant WEC heavyweight title. Irvin was 26 years old with a record of 6-0, and Oushani was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Irvin stopped Houssain Oushani via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. James Irvin KOs Doug Marshall
On May 19, 2005 James Irvin defended his WEC heavyweight title against Doug Marshall. Irvin was 26 years old with a record of 7-1, and Marshall was 28 with a record of 4-0. Irvin was coming off a loss, while Marshall was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Irvin stopped Doug Marshall via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
3. James Irvin KOs Terry Martin
On August 20, 2005 James Irvin faced Terry Martin in a light heavyweight bout. Irvin was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Martin was 24 with a record of 10-1. Irvin was coming off a win and Martin was on a 10-fight winning streak. Irvin stopped Terry Martin via KO in the 2nd round.
4. James Irvin KOs Angel DeAnda
On October 2, 2010 James Irvin fought Angel DeAnda for the vacant Rebel Fights heavyweight title. Irvin was 32 years old with a record of 14-7, and DeAnda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin was on a 3-fight losing streak. Irvin stopped Angel DeAnda via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. James Irvin submits Gary LaFranchi
On September 15, 2006 James Irvin faced Gary LaFranchi in a light heavyweight bout. Irvin was 28 years old with a record of 10-3, and LaFranchi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin submitted Gary LaFranchi via armbar in the 1st round.
6. James Irvin submits Mike LaFlair
On March 30, 2012 James Irvin faced Mike LaFlair in a heavyweight bout. Irvin was 33 years old with a record of 16-9, and LaFlair was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin was coming off a win. Irvin submitted Mike LaFlair via armbar in the 1st round.
7. James Irvin KOs Geovantie Davis
On February 26, 2012 James Irvin faced Geovantie Davis in a heavyweight bout. Irvin was 33 years old with a record of 15-9, and Davis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin was coming off a loss. Irvin stopped Geovantie Davis via KO in the 1st round.
8. James Irvin KOs Hector Ramirez
On November 18, 2006 James Irvin faced Hector Ramirez in a light heavyweight bout. Irvin was 28 years old with a record of 11-3, and Ramirez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin was coming off a win. Irvin stopped Hector Ramirez via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. James Irvin KOs Jody Poff
On August 20, 2004 James Irvin faced Jody Poff. Irvin was 25 years old with a record of 5-0, and Poff was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Irvin stopped Jody Poff via TKO in the 1st round.
10. James Irvin KOs Bo Cantrell in their 2nd fight
On March 20, 2004 James Irvin faced Bo Cantrell. It was their second meeting. Irvin was 25 years old with a record of 4-0, and Cantrell was 0 with a record of 0-0. Irvin was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. Irvin stopped Bo Cantrell via KO in the 1st round.