Best fights of Bob Foster
Over 17 years as a professional, Bob Foster compiled a 56-8-1 (46) record, including 17 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Bob Foster KOs Vicente Rondón
On April 7, 1972 Bob Foster met Vicente Rondón in an undisputed light heavyweight title unification fight. Foster was 29 years old with a record of 46-5, and Rondón was 33 with a record of 36-5-1. Foster was on a 5-fight winning streak and Rondón was on a 15-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Vicente Rondón via KO in the 2nd round. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Bob Foster KOs Dick Tiger
On May 24, 1968 Bob Foster fought Dick Tiger for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Foster was 26 years old with a record of 29-4, and Tiger was 38 with a record of 57-17-3. Foster was on a 8-fight winning streak and Tiger was on a 4-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Dick Tiger via KO in the 4th round. Crowned the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
3. Bob Foster loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On November 21, 1972 Bob Foster fought Muhammad Ali for the NABF heavyweight title. Foster was 30 years old with a record of 49-5, and Ali was 30 with a record of 39-1. Both Foster and Ali were on a 8-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Foster via KO in the 8th round. Failed to capture the title.