Best fights of Tom Erikson
Over 12 years as a professional, Tom Erikson has compiled a 9-4-1 (8) record. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tom Erikson KOs Ed de Kruijf in 37 seconds
On November 29, 1997 Tom Erikson faced Ed de Kruijf in a heavyweight bout. Erikson was 33 years old with a record of 5-0-1, and Kruijf was 0 with a record of 0-0. Erikson was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Erikson stopped Ed de Kruijf via TKO in the 1st round.
2. Tom Erikson KOs Pantera Negra
On June 15, 1997 Tom Erikson faced Pantera Negra in a heavyweight bout. Erikson was 32 years old with a record of 3-0-1, and Negra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Erikson was coming off a win. Erikson stopped Pantera Negra via TKO in the 1st round.
3. Tom Erikson KOs Davin Wright in 42 seconds
On February 24, 1997 Tom Erikson faced Davin Wright. Erikson was 32 years old with a record of 2-0-1, and Wright was 0 with a record of 0-0. Erikson stopped Davin Wright via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Tom Erikson KOs Aleksander Khramstovskly
On November 22, 1996 Tom Erikson faced Aleksander Khramstovskly. Erikson was 32 years old with a record of 0-0, and Khramstovskly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Erikson stopped Aleksander Khramstovskly via TKO in the 1st round.
5. Tom Erikson KOs Kevin Randleman
On June 15, 1997 Tom Erikson faced Kevin Randleman in a heavyweight bout. Erikson was 32 years old with a record of 4-0-1, and Randleman was 25 with a record of 6-1. Erikson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Randleman was coming off a win. Erikson stopped Kevin Randleman via KO in the 1st round.
6. Tom Erikson defeats Gary Goodridge
On November 21, 1999 Tom Erikson faced Gary Goodridge in a heavyweight bout. Erikson was 35 years old with a record of 6-0-1, and Goodridge was 33 with a record of 9-8. Erikson was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak, while Goodridge was coming off a loss. Erikson won via unanimous decision.
7. Tom Erikson submits Willie Peeters in 31 seconds
On November 22, 1996 Tom Erikson faced Willie Peeters. Erikson was 32 years old with a record of 1-0, and Peeters was 31 with a record of 6-3. Both Erikson and Peeters were coming off a win. Erikson submitted Willie Peeters via neck crank in the 1st round.
8. Tom Erikson draws with Murilo Bustamante
On November 22, 1996 Tom Erikson faced Murilo Bustamante. Erikson was 32 years old with a record of 2-0, and Bustamante was 30 with a record of 4-0. Erikson was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak and Bustamante was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
9. Tom Erikson submits Matt Skelton
On November 3, 2001 Tom Erikson faced Matt Skelton in a heavyweight bout. Erikson was 37 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Skelton was 34 with a record of 0-0. Erikson was coming off a loss. Erikson submitted Matt Skelton via strangle choke in the 1st round.
10. Tom Erikson submits Tim Catalfo
On February 24, 2002 Tom Erikson faced Tim Catalfo in a heavyweight bout. Erikson was 37 years old with a record of 8-1-1, and Catalfo was 43 with a record of 3-1. Erikson was coming off a win, while Catalfo was coming off a loss. Erikson submitted Tim Catalfo via rear naked choke in the 1st round.