On August 9, 1997, the 34-year-old IBF super-lightweight world champion, Vince Phillips (36-3, 25 KOs), faced a 31-year-old Micky Ward (30-7, 21 KOs), in a title defense fight.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 64% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 9 days. Ward was on a 9-fight win streak with a 56% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 3 months and 28 days.
Vince Phillips made easy work of Micky Ward, stopping the challenger via TKO in the 3rd. Phillips improves his record to 37-3 (26 KOs), while Ward adds a loss to his record at 30-8.
On March 14, 1998, the 34-year-old IBF super-lightweight world champion, Vince Phillips (38-3, 27 KOs), faced Alfonso Sanchez, in a title defense fight.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 1 day.
Vince Phillips made quick work of Alfonso Sanchez, stopping the challenger via KO in the 1st. Phillips improves his record to 39-3 (28 KOs)
On May 31, 1997, a 33-year-old Vince Phillips (35-3, 24 KOs) got a shot at the IBF super-lightweight title held by 27-year-old Australian boxer Kostya Tszyu (18-0, 14 KOs).
Phillips came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 63% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 20 days. Tszyu was on a 18-fight win streak with a 77% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 4 months and 13 days.
Vince Phillips stopped the champion via TKO in the 10th round of the 12-round world-title fight, winning the first world title of his career, and is crowned the new IBF super-lightweight champion. Phillips improves his record to 36-3 (25 KOs), while Tszyu adds a loss to his record at 18-1.
On December 13, 1997, the 34-year-old IBF super-lightweight world champion, Vince Phillips (37-3, 26 KOs), faced Freddie Pendleton, in a title defense fight.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 65% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 4 months and 4 days.
Vince Phillips stopped Freddie Pendleton via TKO in the 10th round of the 12-round world-title fight, and successfully defended his IBF super-lightweight title. Phillips improves his record to 38-3 (27 KOs)
On June 3, 2005, a 41-year-old Vince Phillips (46-9-1, 33 KOs) and Mauro Lucero met in the ring in a welterweight bout.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 58% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 10 days.
Vince Phillips stopped Mauro Lucero via KO in the 2nd round. Phillips improves his record to 47-9-1 (34 KOs)
On June 11, 1992, a 28-year-old Vince Phillips (24-0, 16 KOs) and Tyrone Downes met in the ring.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 24-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 2 days.
Vince Phillips stopped Tyrone Downes via TKO in the 7th round. Phillips improves his record to 25-0 (17 KOs)
On September 25, 1995, a 32-year-old Vince Phillips (31-1, 20 KOs) and Omar Flores met in the ring.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 62% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 1 day.
Vince Phillips stopped Omar Flores via TKO in the 1st round. Phillips improves his record to 32-1 (21 KOs)
On January 16, 1993, a 29-year-old Vince Phillips (26-0, 18 KOs) and Julio Flores met in the ring.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 26-fight win streak with a 69% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 24 days.
Vince Phillips stopped Julio Flores via TKO in the 1st round. Phillips improves his record to 27-0 (19 KOs)
On October 11, 1990, a 27-year-old Vince Phillips (15-0, 11 KOs) and Derrick McGuire met in the ring.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 15-fight win streak with a 73% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 14 days.
Vince Phillips stopped Derrick McGuire via TKO in the 2nd round. Phillips improves his record to 16-0 (12 KOs)
On October 10, 1989, a 26-year-old Vince Phillips (7-0, 6 KOs) and Jose Luis Nino met in the ring.
Phillips came in to the fight on a 7-fight win streak with a 85% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 11 days.
Vince Phillips stopped Jose Luis Nino via KO in the 1st round. Phillips improves his record to 8-0 (7 KOs)