Dick Tiger losses
Over 19 years as a professional, Dick Tiger compiled a 60-19-3 (27) record, including 13 title fights across two weight classes. He had 19 losses against 14 different opponents, four of them in title fights.
19. Dick Tiger loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On July 15, 1970 Dick Tiger faced Emile Griffith in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tiger was 40 years old with a record of 60-18-3, and Griffith was 32 with a record of 63-11. Both Tiger and Griffith were on a 3-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Griffith.
18. Dick Tiger loses to Bob Foster via KO
On May 24, 1968 Dick Tiger defended the undisputed light heavyweight title against Bob Foster. Tiger was 38 years old with a record of 57-17-3, and Foster was 26 with a record of 29-4. Tiger was on a 4-fight winning streak and Foster was on a 8-fight winning streak. Foster stopped Tiger via KO in the 4th round. Lost the undisputed title.
17. Dick Tiger loses to Emile Griffith via unanimous decision
On April 25, 1966 Dick Tiger defended the undisputed middleweight title against Emile Griffith. Tiger was 36 years old with a record of 53-16-3, and Griffith was 28 with a record of 49-7. Both Tiger and Griffith were on a 4-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Griffith.
16. Dick Tiger loses to Joey Archer via split decision
On October 16, 1964 Dick Tiger faced Joey Archer. Tiger was 35 years old with a record of 49-15-3, and Archer was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via split decision. Went the distance with Archer.
15. Dick Tiger loses to Joey Giardello in their 3rd fight via points decision
On December 7, 1963 Dick Tiger defended the undisputed middleweight title against Joey Giardello. It was their third meeting. Tiger was 34 years old with a record of 47-14-3, and Giardello was 33 with a record of 91-23-8. Tiger was coming off a win and Giardello was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Giardello.
14. Dick Tiger loses to Wilf Greaves via split decision
On June 22, 1960 Dick Tiger defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Wilf Greaves. Tiger was 30 years old with a record of 38-13-2, and Greaves was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via split decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Greaves.
13. Dick Tiger loses to Joey Giardello in their 2nd fight via unanimous decision
On November 4, 1959 Dick Tiger faced Joey Giardello. It was their second meeting. Tiger was 30 years old with a record of 35-12-2, and Giardello was 29 with a record of 80-18-6. Tiger was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Giardello was coming off a loss. Tiger lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Giardello.
12. Dick Tiger loses to Rory Calhoun in their 2nd fight via split decision
On July 17, 1959 Dick Tiger faced Rory Calhoun. It was their second meeting. Tiger was 29 years old with a record of 33-11-2, and Calhoun was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger lost via split decision. Went the distance with Calhoun.
11. Dick Tiger loses to Randy Sandy via points decision
On March 19, 1959 Dick Tiger faced Randy Sandy. Tiger was 29 years old with a record of 32-10-1, and Sandy was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was coming off a win. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with Sandy.
10. Dick Tiger loses to Ellsworth Webb via points decision
On June 24, 1958 Dick Tiger faced Ellsworth Webb. Tiger was 28 years old with a record of 31-9-1, and Webb was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with Webb.
9. Dick Tiger loses to Willie Armstrong via points decision
On July 15, 1957 Dick Tiger faced Willie Armstrong. Tiger was 27 years old with a record of 22-8, and Armstrong was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with Armstrong.
8. Dick Tiger loses to Alan Dean in their 3rd fight via points decision
On October 18, 1956 Dick Tiger faced Alan Dean. It was their third meeting. Tiger was 27 years old with a record of 18-7, and Dean was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with Dean.
7. Dick Tiger loses to George Roe via points decision
On March 22, 1956 Dick Tiger faced George Roe. Tiger was 26 years old with a record of 14-6, and Roe was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 3-fight losing streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with Roe.
6. Dick Tiger loses to Jimmy Lynas via points decision
On March 1, 1956 Dick Tiger faced Jimmy Lynas. Tiger was 26 years old with a record of 14-5, and Lynas was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with Lynas.
5. Dick Tiger loses to Gerry McNally via points decision
On January 27, 1956 Dick Tiger faced Gerry McNally. Tiger was 26 years old with a record of 14-4, and McNally was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was coming off a loss. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with McNally.
4. Dick Tiger loses to Alan Dean via points decision
On December 8, 1955 Dick Tiger faced Alan Dean. Tiger was 26 years old with a record of 14-3, and Dean was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 8-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with Dean.
3. Dick Tiger loses to Tommy West in their 3rd fight via points decision
On January 29, 1954 Dick Tiger faced Tommy West. It was their third meeting. Tiger was 24 years old with a record of 6-2, and West was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was coming off a loss. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with West.
2. Dick Tiger loses to Tommy West in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 20, 1953 Dick Tiger faced Tommy West. It was their second meeting. Tiger was 23 years old with a record of 6-1, and West was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on a 3-fight winning streak. West stopped Tiger via retirement in the 7th round. Lasted into the 7th round.
1. Dick Tiger loses to Tommy West via points decision
On December 13, 1952 Dick Tiger faced Tommy West. Tiger was 23 years old with a record of 3-0, and West was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tiger was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Tiger lost via points decision. Went the distance with West.