Best fights of Charley Burley
Over 14 years as a professional, Charley Burley compiled a 83-12-2 (49) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Charley Burley defeats Fritzie Zivic in their 3rd fight
On July 17, 1939 Charley Burley faced Fritzie Zivic. It was their third meeting. Burley was 21 years old with a record of 23-3, and Zivic was 26 with a record of 83-20-5. Burley was coming off a loss, while Zivic was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burley won via unanimous decision.
2. Charley Burley defeats Fritzie Zivic in their 2nd fight
On June 13, 1938 Charley Burley faced Fritzie Zivic. It was their second meeting. Burley was 20 years old with a record of 17-2, and Zivic was 25 with a record of 60-18-4. Burley was coming off a win and Zivic was on a 6-fight winning streak. Burley won via unanimous decision.
3. Charley Burley defeats Archie Moore
On April 21, 1944 Charley Burley faced Archie Moore in a middleweight bout. Burley was 26 years old with a record of 61-9-2, and Moore was 30 with a record of 60-8-5. Burley was on a 4-fight winning streak and Moore was coming off a win. Burley won via points decision.
4. Charley Burley KOs Holman Williams in their 4th fight
On August 14, 1942 Charley Burley fought Holman Williams for the vacant world colored middleweight title. It was their fourth meeting. Burley was 24 years old with a record of 52-7-1, and Williams was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was coming off a loss. Burley stopped Holman Williams via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Charley Burley KOs Dave Clark
On September 4, 1945 Charley Burley faced Dave Clark. Burley was 27 years old with a record of 69-10-2, and Clark was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Burley stopped Dave Clark via KO in the 1st round.
6. Charley Burley KOs Chuck Higgins
On February 2, 1950 Charley Burley faced Chuck Higgins. Burley was 32 years old with a record of 80-12-2, and Higgins was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was coming off a win. Burley stopped Chuck Higgins via KO in the 1st round.
7. Charley Burley KOs Jack Chase in their 2nd fight
On April 6, 1944 Charley Burley fought Jack Chase for the vacant USA California state middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Burley was 26 years old with a record of 60-9-2, and Chase was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 3-fight winning streak. Burley stopped Jack Chase via KO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
8. Charley Burley KOs Paulie Peters
On April 8, 1946 Charley Burley faced Paulie Peters. Burley was 28 years old with a record of 73-10-2, and Peters was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 6-fight winning streak. Burley stopped Paulie Peters via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Charley Burley KOs Jack Chase in their 3rd fight
On September 11, 1944 Charley Burley defended his USA California state middleweight title against Jack Chase. It was their third meeting. Burley was 27 years old with a record of 65-9-2, and Chase was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was on a 8-fight winning streak. Burley stopped Jack Chase via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.
10. Charley Burley KOs Oscar Boyd
On July 26, 1945 Charley Burley faced Oscar Boyd. Burley was 27 years old with a record of 67-10-2, and Boyd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Burley was coming off a loss. Burley stopped Oscar Boyd via KO in the 2nd round.