Best fights of Gene Fullmer
Over 12 years as a professional, Gene Fullmer compiled a 47-6-3 (15) record, including 13 title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Gene Fullmer defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
On January 2, 1957 Gene Fullmer fought Sugar Ray Robinson for the NBA and The Ring middleweight titles. Fullmer was 25 years old with a record of 29-3, and Robinson was 35 with a record of 139-4-2. Fullmer was on a 5-fight winning streak and Robinson was on a 7-fight winning streak. Fullmer won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new middleweight champion.
2. Gene Fullmer defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in their 4th fight
On March 4, 1961 Gene Fullmer defended his NBA middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their fourth meeting. Fullmer was 29 years old with a record of 44-4-2, and Robinson was 39 with a record of 143-8-3. Fullmer won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
3. Gene Fullmer draws with Sugar Ray Robinson in their 3rd fight
On December 3, 1960 Gene Fullmer defended his NBA middleweight title against Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their third meeting. Fullmer was 29 years old with a record of 44-4-1, and Robinson was 39 with a record of 143-8-2. Fullmer was coming off a win, while Robinson was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a points decision.
4. Gene Fullmer KOs Carmen Basilio
On August 28, 1959 Gene Fullmer fought Carmen Basilio for the vacant NBA middleweight title. Fullmer was 28 years old with a record of 41-4, and Basilio was 32 with a record of 54-13-7. Fullmer was on a 9-fight winning streak and Basilio was on a 2-fight winning streak. Fullmer stopped Carmen Basilio via TKO in the 14th round. Won the vacant title.
5. Gene Fullmer draws with Dick Tiger in their 2nd fight
On February 23, 1963 Gene Fullmer fought Dick Tiger for the WBA middleweight title. It was their second meeting. Fullmer was 31 years old with a record of 47-5-2, and Tiger was 33 with a record of 46-14-2. Fullmer was coming off a loss, while Tiger was on a 8-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
6. Gene Fullmer KOs Benny Paret
On December 9, 1961 Gene Fullmer defended his NBA middleweight title against Benny Paret. Fullmer was 30 years old with a record of 46-4-2, and Paret was 24 with a record of 35-10-3. Fullmer was on a 2-fight winning streak and Paret was coming off a win. Fullmer stopped Benny Paret via KO in the 10th round. Defended the title.
7. Gene Fullmer KOs Carmen Basilio in their 2nd fight
On June 29, 1960 Gene Fullmer defended his NBA middleweight title against Carmen Basilio. It was their second meeting. Fullmer was 28 years old with a record of 43-4-1, and Basilio was 33 with a record of 54-14-7. Basilio was coming off a loss. Fullmer stopped Carmen Basilio via TKO in the 12th round. Defended the title.