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 best fights.
1. Fritzie Zivic KOs Henry Armstrong in their 2nd fight
On January 17, 1941 Fritzie Zivic defended his NBA, NYSAC, 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 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.
3. Fritzie Zivic loses to Jake LaMotta in their 3rd fight via split decision
On November 12, 1943 Fritzie Zivic faced Jake LaMotta. It was their third meeting. Zivic was 30 years old with a record of 132-38-7, and LaMotta was 21 with a record of 37-7-2. Zivic was coming off a win and LaMotta was on a 2-fight winning streak. Zivic lost via split decision. Went the distance with LaMotta.
4. 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.
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 Jake LaMotta via split decision
On June 10, 1943 Fritzie Zivic faced Jake LaMotta. Zivic was 30 years old with a record of 128-35-7, and LaMotta was 20 with a record of 34-6-2. Zivic was coming off a win and LaMotta was on a 3-fight winning streak. Zivic lost via split decision. Went the distance with LaMotta.
7. Fritzie Zivic loses to Billy Conn via split decision
On December 28, 1936 Fritzie Zivic faced Billy Conn. Zivic was 23 years old with a record of 48-16-4, and Conn was 19 with a record of 29-6-1. Zivic was on a 5-fight winning streak and Conn was on a 18-fight winning streak. Zivic lost via split decision. Went the distance with Conn.