Best fights of Joey Giardello

Over 19 years as a professional, Joey Giardello compiled a 98-26-8 (31) record, including four title fights. Here are his best fights.

1. 1. Joey Giardello draws with Gene Fullmer

   On April 20, 1960 Joey Giardello fought Gene Fullmer for the NBA middleweight title. Giardello was 29 years old with a record of 81-18-6, and Fullmer was 28 with a record of 43-4. Giardello was coming off a win and Fullmer was on a 11-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.

2. 2. Joey Giardello defeats Dick Tiger in their 3rd fight

   On December 7, 1963 Joey Giardello fought Dick Tiger for the undisputed middleweight title. It was their third meeting. Giardello was 33 years old with a record of 91-23-8, and Tiger was 34 with a record of 47-14-3. Giardello was on a 4-fight winning streak and Tiger was coming off a win. Giardello won via points decision. Crowned the undisputed middleweight champion.

3. 3. Joey Giardello defeats Sugar Ray Robinson

   On June 24, 1963 Joey Giardello faced Sugar Ray Robinson in a middleweight bout. Giardello was 32 years old with a record of 90-23-8, and Robinson was 42 with a record of 154-12-3. Giardello was on a 3-fight winning streak and Robinson was on a 6-fight winning streak. Giardello won via unanimous decision.