Best fights of Fritzie Zivic
Over 17 years as a professional, Fritzie Zivic compiled a 158-65-10 (81) record, including three title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Fritzie Zivic KOs Henry Armstrong in their 2nd fight
On January 17, 1941 Fritzie Zivic defended his NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring welterweight titles against Henry Armstrong. It was their second meeting. Zivic was 27 years old with a record of 103-24-6, and Armstrong was 28 with a record of 111-14-8. Armstrong was coming off a loss. Zivic stopped Henry Armstrong via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the titles.
2. Fritzie Zivic defeats Eddie Booker
On February 10, 1939 Fritzie Zivic faced Eddie Booker. Zivic was 25 years old with a record of 75-19-5, and Booker was 21 with a record of 37-0-4. Zivic was coming off a win. Zivic won via points decision.
3. Fritzie Zivic defeats Henry Armstrong
On October 4, 1940 Fritzie Zivic fought Henry Armstrong for the NBA and The Ring welterweight titles. Zivic was 27 years old with a record of 100-24-5, and Armstrong was 27 with a record of 111-13-8. Zivic was on a 6-fight winning streak and Armstrong was on a 5-fight winning streak. Zivic won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new welterweight champion.
4. Fritzie Zivic defeats Kid Azteca in their 3rd fight
On May 7, 1945 Fritzie Zivic faced Kid Azteca in a welterweight bout. It was their third meeting. Zivic was 31 years old with a record of 146-44-7, and Azteca was 31 with a record of 126-33-7. Zivic was on a 9-fight winning streak and Azteca was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zivic won via majority decision.
5. Fritzie Zivic loses to Sugar Ray Robinson via unanimous decision
On October 31, 1941 Fritzie Zivic faced Sugar Ray Robinson. Zivic was 28 years old with a record of 111-26-6, and Robinson was 20 with a record of 25-0. Zivic was coming off a win and Robinson was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Zivic lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Robinson.
6. Fritzie Zivic loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight via KO
On January 16, 1942 Fritzie Zivic faced Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their second meeting. Zivic was 28 years old with a record of 113-27-7, and Robinson was 20 with a record of 26-0. Robinson was on an undefeated 26-fight winning streak. Robinson stopped Zivic via TKO in the 10th round. Lasted into the 10th round.
7. Fritzie Zivic defeats Kid Azteca
On October 24, 1939 Fritzie Zivic faced Kid Azteca in a welterweight bout. Zivic was 26 years old with a record of 85-21-5, and Azteca was 26 with a record of 102-18-6. Zivic was on a 2-fight winning streak and Azteca was on a 3-fight winning streak. Zivic won via unanimous decision.
8. Fritzie Zivic defeats Kid Azteca in their 2nd fight
On December 12, 1944 Fritzie Zivic faced Kid Azteca in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Zivic was 31 years old with a record of 140-44-7, and Azteca was 31 with a record of 124-32-7. Zivic was on a 3-fight winning streak and Azteca was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zivic won via majority decision.
9. Fritzie Zivic KOs Felix Garcia
On March 20, 1941 Fritzie Zivic faced Felix Garcia. Zivic was 27 years old with a record of 105-24-6, and Garcia was 0 with a record of 0-0. Zivic was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zivic stopped Felix Garcia via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Fritzie Zivic defeats Jake LaMotta in their 2nd fight
On July 12, 1943 Fritzie Zivic faced Jake LaMotta. It was their second meeting. Zivic was 30 years old with a record of 128-36-7, and LaMotta was 21 with a record of 35-6-2. Zivic was coming off a loss, while LaMotta was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zivic won via split decision.