Best fights of Denny Moyer
Over 18 years as a professional, Denny Moyer compiled a 98-38-4 (25) record, including 19 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Denny Moyer defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight
On February 17, 1962 Denny Moyer faced Sugar Ray Robinson in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Moyer was 22 years old with a record of 30-6, and Robinson was 40 with a record of 147-9-3. Moyer was coming off a loss, while Robinson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Moyer won via unanimous decision.
2. Denny Moyer loses to Emile Griffith in their 3rd fight via split decision
On August 18, 1962 Denny Moyer faced Emile Griffith in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Moyer was 23 years old with a record of 32-7, and Griffith was 24 with a record of 30-3. Moyer was coming off a win and Griffith was on a 5-fight winning streak. Moyer lost via split decision. Went the distance with Griffith.
3. Denny Moyer loses to Sugar Ray Robinson via unanimous decision
On October 21, 1961 Denny Moyer faced Sugar Ray Robinson in a middleweight bout. Moyer was 22 years old with a record of 30-5, and Robinson was 40 with a record of 144-9-3. Both Moyer and Robinson were coming off a win. Moyer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Robinson.