Gene Fullmer losses
Over 12 years as a professional, Gene Fullmer compiled a 47-6-3 (15) record, including 13 title fights. He had six losses against five different opponents, three of them in title fights.
6. Gene Fullmer loses to Dick Tiger in their 3rd fight via KO
On August 10, 1963 Gene Fullmer fought Dick Tiger for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their third meeting. Fullmer was 32 years old with a record of 47-5-3, and Tiger was 33 with a record of 46-14-3. Tiger stopped Fullmer via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Gene Fullmer loses to Dick Tiger via unanimous decision
On October 23, 1962 Gene Fullmer defended his WBA middleweight title against Dick Tiger. Fullmer was 31 years old with a record of 47-4-2, and Tiger was 33 with a record of 45-14-2. Fullmer was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tiger was on a 7-fight winning streak. Fullmer lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Tiger.
4. Gene Fullmer loses to Sugar Ray Robinson in their 2nd fight via KO
On May 1, 1957 Gene Fullmer defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring middleweight titles against Sugar Ray Robinson. It was their second meeting. Fullmer was 25 years old with a record of 32-3, and Robinson was 35 with a record of 139-5-2. Fullmer was on a 8-fight winning streak, while Robinson was coming off a loss. Robinson stopped Fullmer via KO in the 5th round. Lost the titles.
3. Gene Fullmer loses to Eduardo Lausse via unanimous decision
On November 25, 1955 Gene Fullmer faced Eduardo Lausse. Fullmer was 24 years old with a record of 24-2, and Lausse was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fullmer was coming off a loss. Fullmer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Lausse.
2. Gene Fullmer loses to Bobby Boyd via unanimous decision
On November 25, 1955 Gene Fullmer faced Bobby Boyd. Fullmer was 24 years old with a record of 24-1, and Boyd was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fullmer was on a 3-fight winning streak. Fullmer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Boyd.
1. Gene Fullmer loses to Gil Turner via unanimous decision
On April 4, 1955 Gene Fullmer faced Gil Turner. Fullmer was 23 years old with a record of 21-0, and Turner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Fullmer was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Fullmer lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Turner.