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 top 10 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 WBC-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.
4. Bob Foster KOs Mike Quarry
On June 27, 1972 Bob Foster defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Mike Quarry. Foster was 30 years old with a record of 47-5, and Quarry was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 6-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Mike Quarry via KO in the 4th round. Retained the undisputed title.
5. Bob Foster KOs Frank DePaula
On January 22, 1969 Bob Foster defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Frank DePaula. Foster was 26 years old with a record of 33-4, and DePaula was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 12-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Frank DePaula via TKO in the 1st round. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Bob Foster KOs Brian Kelly
On December 16, 1971 Bob Foster defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Brian Kelly. Foster was 29 years old with a record of 45-5, and Kelly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 4-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Brian Kelly via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the titles.
7. Bob Foster KOs Andy Kendall
On May 24, 1969 Bob Foster defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Andy Kendall. Foster was 27 years old with a record of 34-4, and Kendall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 13-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Andy Kendall via TKO in the 4th round. Retained the undisputed title.
8. Bob Foster KOs Roger Rouse in their 2nd fight
On April 4, 1970 Bob Foster defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Roger Rouse. It was their second meeting. Foster was 27 years old with a record of 39-4, and Rouse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 18-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Roger Rouse via TKO in the 4th round. Retained the undisputed title.
9. Bob Foster KOs Hal Carroll
On March 2, 1971 Bob Foster defended his WBC and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Hal Carroll. Foster was 28 years old with a record of 41-5, and Carroll was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was coming off a loss. Foster stopped Hal Carroll via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the titles.
10. Bob Foster KOs Chris Finnegan
On September 26, 1972 Bob Foster defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Chris Finnegan. Foster was 30 years old with a record of 48-5, and Finnegan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Foster was on a 7-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Chris Finnegan via KO in the 14th round. Retained the undisputed title.