Best fights of James Thompson
Over 15 years as a professional, James Thompson has compiled a 20-17 (18) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. James Thompson defeats Bobby Lashley
On May 6, 2012 James Thompson faced Bobby Lashley in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 33 years old with a record of 17-14, and Lashley was 35 with a record of 7-1. Thompson was coming off a win and Lashley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson won via unanimous decision.
2. James Thompson loses to Yusuke Kawaguchi via split decision
On September 25, 2010 James Thompson faced Yusuke Kawaguchi in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 31 years old with a record of 15-13, and Kawaguchi was 30 with a record of 11-2. Thompson was on a 2-fight losing streak and Kawaguchi was coming off a loss. Thompson lost via split decision.
3. James Thompson submits Colin Robinson
On March 1, 2014 James Thompson fought Colin Robinson for the vacant UXC British heavyweight title. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 18-14, and Robinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson submitted Colin Robinson via arm-triangle choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. James Thompson KOs Andy Costello
On September 10, 2005 James Thompson faced Andy Costello in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 26 years old with a record of 9-2, and Costello was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Andy Costello via TKO in the 1st round.
5. James Thompson KOs Autimio Antonia in 54 seconds
On July 30, 2005 James Thompson faced Autimio Antonia in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 26 years old with a record of 8-2, and Antonia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Autimio Antonia via KO in the 1st round.
6. James Thompson KOs Henry Armstrong Miller
On July 17, 2005 James Thompson faced Henry Armstrong Miller in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 26 years old with a record of 7-2, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a win. Thompson stopped Henry Armstrong Miller via KO in the 1st round.
7. James Thompson KOs Nikolajus Cilkinas
On April 10, 2005 James Thompson faced Nikolajus Cilkinas in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 26 years old with a record of 6-2, and Cilkinas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was coming off a loss. Thompson stopped Nikolajus Cilkinas via TKO in the 1st round.
8. James Thompson KOs Tengiz Tedoradze in their 2nd fight
On January 30, 2010 James Thompson faced Tengiz Tedoradze in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 31 years old with a record of 14-11, and Tedoradze was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on a 2-fight losing streak. Thompson stopped Tengiz Tedoradze via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. James Thompson KOs Marc Goddard in their 2nd fight in 18 seconds
On November 30, 2003 James Thompson faced Marc Goddard. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 24 years old with a record of 3-0, and Goddard was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Marc Goddard via KO in the 1st round.
10. James Thompson submits Richie Cranny
On September 6, 2003 James Thompson faced Richie Cranny. Thompson was 24 years old with a record of 2-0, and Cranny was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thompson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Thompson submitted Richie Cranny via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round.