Best fights of Dick Tiger
Over 19 years as a professional, Dick Tiger compiled a 60-19-3 (27) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Dick Tiger stops Gene Fullmer in their 3rd fight
On August 10, 1963 Dick Tiger defended the undisputed middleweight title against Gene Fullmer. It was their third meeting. Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 46-14-3, and Fullmer was 32 with a record of 47-5-3. Tiger stopped Gene Fullmer via retirement in the 7th round. Retained the undisputed title.
2. Dick Tiger defeats Gene Fullmer
On October 23, 1962 Dick Tiger fought Gene Fullmer for the WBA middleweight title. Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 45-14-2, and Fullmer was 31 with a record of 47-4-2. Tiger was on a 7-fight winning streak and Fullmer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tiger won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
3. Dick Tiger defeats José Torres
On December 16, 1966 Dick Tiger fought José Torres for the undisputed light heavyweight title. Tiger was 37 years old with a record of 53-17-3, and Torres was 30 with a record of 39-1-1. Tiger was coming off a loss, while Torres was on a 13-fight winning streak. Tiger won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed light heavyweight champion.
4. Dick Tiger draws with Gene Fullmer in their 2nd fight
On February 23, 1963 Dick Tiger defended his WBA middleweight title against Gene Fullmer. It was their second meeting. Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 46-14-2, and Fullmer was 31 with a record of 47-5-2. Tiger was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Fullmer was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a points decision.
5. Dick Tiger defeats José Torres in their 2nd fight
On May 16, 1967 Dick Tiger defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against José Torres. It was their second meeting. Tiger was 37 years old with a record of 55-17-3, and Torres was 31 with a record of 39-2-1. Tiger was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Torres was coming off a loss. Tiger won via split decision. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Dick Tiger defeats Nino Benvenuti
On May 26, 1969 Dick Tiger faced Nino Benvenuti in a middleweight bout. Tiger was 39 years old with a record of 58-18-3, and Benvenuti was 31 with a record of 78-2-1. Both Tiger and Benvenuti were coming off a win. Tiger won via unanimous decision.
7. Dick Tiger defeats Joey Giardello in their 4th fight
On October 21, 1965 Dick Tiger fought Joey Giardello for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their fourth meeting. Tiger was 36 years old with a record of 51-16-3, and Giardello was 35 with a record of 96-23-8. Tiger was on a 2-fight winning streak and Giardello was on a 9-fight winning streak. Tiger won via unanimous decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.