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 top 10 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.
4. Denny Moyer defeats Joey Giambra
On October 20, 1962 Denny Moyer fought Joey Giambra for the vacant inaugural WBA super welterweight title. Moyer was 23 years old with a record of 32-8, and Giambra was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moyer was coming off a loss. Moyer won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Denny Moyer defeats Stan Harrington
On February 19, 1963 Denny Moyer defended the undisputed super welterweight title against Stan Harrington. Moyer was 23 years old with a record of 34-9, and Harrington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moyer was coming off a loss. Moyer won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Denny Moyer loses to Nino Benvenuti via points decision
On September 18, 1964 Denny Moyer faced Nino Benvenuti in a middleweight bout. Moyer was 25 years old with a record of 36-15-1, and Benvenuti was 26 with a record of 46-0. Moyer was on a 3-fight losing streak, while Benvenuti was on an undefeated 46-fight winning streak. Moyer lost via points decision. Went the distance with Benvenuti.
7. Denny Moyer KOs Dave Oropeza
On April 21, 1971 Denny Moyer defended his WBC-NABF middleweight title against Dave Oropeza. Moyer was 31 years old with a record of 77-22-4, and Oropeza was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moyer was on a 5-fight winning streak. Moyer stopped Dave Oropeza via TKO in the 6th round. Defended the title.
8. Denny Moyer KOs Tony DeMarco
On February 10, 1960 Denny Moyer faced Tony DeMarco in a welterweight bout. Moyer was 20 years old with a record of 23-1, and DeMarco was 28 with a record of 56-11-1. Moyer was on a 3-fight winning streak and DeMarco was on a 2-fight winning streak. Moyer stopped Tony DeMarco via TKO in the 2nd round.
9. Denny Moyer defeats Carlos Alberto Salinas
On May 11, 1972 Denny Moyer defended his WBC-NABF middleweight title against Carlos Alberto Salinas. Moyer was 32 years old with a record of 83-23-4, and Salinas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moyer was coming off a loss. Moyer won via majority decision. Defended the title.
10. Denny Moyer KOs Mike Seyler
On August 10, 1970 Denny Moyer fought Mike Seyler for the vacant USA Oregon State middleweight title. Moyer was 31 years old with a record of 70-22-3, and Seyler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Moyer was on a 2-fight losing streak. Moyer stopped Mike Seyler via TKO in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.