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 top 10 best fights.
1. 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.
2. 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.
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.
4. Joey Giardello defeats Dick Tiger in their 2nd fight
On November 4, 1959 Joey Giardello faced Dick Tiger. It was their second meeting. Giardello was 29 years old with a record of 80-18-6, and Tiger was 30 with a record of 35-12-2. Giardello was coming off a loss, while Tiger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Giardello won via unanimous decision.
5. Joey Giardello defeats Rubin Carter
On December 14, 1964 Joey Giardello defended the undisputed middleweight title against Rubin Carter. Giardello was 34 years old with a record of 94-23-8, and Carter was 0 with a record of 0-0. Giardello was on a 7-fight winning streak. Giardello won via unanimous decision. Retained the undisputed title.
6. Joey Giardello KOs Clarence Hinnant
On September 27, 1960 Joey Giardello faced Clarence Hinnant. Giardello was 30 years old with a record of 81-18-7, and Hinnant was 0 with a record of 0-0. Giardello stopped Clarence Hinnant via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Joey Giardello loses to Dick Tiger in their 4th fight via unanimous decision
On October 21, 1965 Joey Giardello defended the undisputed middleweight title against Dick Tiger. It was their fourth meeting. Giardello was 35 years old with a record of 96-23-8, and Tiger was 36 with a record of 51-16-3. Giardello was on a 9-fight winning streak and Tiger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Giardello lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Tiger.
8. Joey Giardello KOs Del Flanagan
On June 16, 1959 Joey Giardello faced Del Flanagan. Giardello was 28 years old with a record of 78-17-6, and Flanagan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Giardello was coming off a win. Giardello stopped Del Flanagan via KO in the 1st round.
9. Joey Giardello KOs Tony Baldoni
On July 2, 1956 Joey Giardello faced Tony Baldoni. Giardello was 25 years old with a record of 61-14-6, and Baldoni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Giardello was on a 2-fight losing streak. Giardello stopped Tony Baldoni via KO in the 1st round.
10. Joey Giardello KOs Walter Cartier in their 2nd fight
On February 5, 1954 Joey Giardello faced Walter Cartier. It was their second meeting. Giardello was 23 years old with a record of 50-11-6, and Cartier was 0 with a record of 0-0. Giardello was on a 3-fight winning streak. Giardello stopped Walter Cartier via TKO in the 1st round.