Best fights of Jürgen Blin
Over 9 years as a professional, Jürgen Blin compiled a 30-12-6 (8) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Jürgen Blin loses to Joe Bugner via points decision
On May 11, 1971 Jürgen Blin fought Joe Bugner for the EBU heavyweight title. Blin was 28 years old with a record of 26-8-6, and Bugner was 21 with a record of 32-2-1. Blin was on a 6-fight winning streak and Bugner was coming off a win. Blin lost via points decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bugner.
2. Jürgen Blin loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On December 26, 1971 Jürgen Blin faced Muhammad Ali in a heavyweight bout. Blin was 28 years old with a record of 27-9-6, and Ali was 29 with a record of 33-1. Blin was coming off a win and Ali was on a 2-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Blin via KO in the 7th round.
3. Jürgen Blin KOs George Johnson
On October 1, 1971 Jürgen Blin faced George Johnson. Blin was 28 years old with a record of 26-9-6, and Johnson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Blin was coming off a loss. Blin stopped George Johnson via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Jürgen Blin KOs Charley Chase
On May 5, 1972 Jürgen Blin faced Charley Chase. Blin was 29 years old with a record of 27-10-6, and Chase was 0 with a record of 0-0. Blin was coming off a loss. Blin stopped Charley Chase via KO in the 5th round.
5. Jürgen Blin defeats Jose Manuel Urtain in their 2nd fight
On June 9, 1972 Jürgen Blin fought Jose Manuel Urtain for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Blin was 29 years old with a record of 28-10-6, and Urtain was 0 with a record of 0-0. Blin was coming off a win. Blin won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Jürgen Blin KOs Danny Machado
On February 3, 1973 Jürgen Blin faced Danny Machado. Blin was 29 years old with a record of 29-11-6, and Machado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Blin was coming off a loss. Blin stopped Danny Machado via TKO in the 7th round.
7. Jürgen Blin KOs Friedrich Mayr
On January 16, 1965 Jürgen Blin faced Friedrich Mayr. Blin was 21 years old with a record of 2-0, and Mayr was 0 with a record of 0-0. Blin was on an undefeated 2-fight winning streak. Blin stopped Friedrich Mayr via KO in the 1st round.
8. Jürgen Blin loses to Joe Bugner in their 2nd fight via KO
On October 10, 1972 Jürgen Blin defended his EBU European heavyweight title against Joe Bugner. It was their second meeting. Blin was 29 years old with a record of 29-10-6, and Bugner was 22 with a record of 39-4-1. Blin was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bugner was on a 5-fight winning streak. Bugner stopped Blin via KO in the 8th round. Lost the title.
9. Jürgen Blin KOs Ivan Prebeg
On April 28, 1967 Jürgen Blin faced Ivan Prebeg. Blin was 24 years old with a record of 10-4-4, and Prebeg was 0 with a record of 0-0. Blin stopped Ivan Prebeg via KO in the 5th round.
10. Jürgen Blin KOs Danilo Zoratti
On January 30, 1965 Jürgen Blin faced Danilo Zoratti. Blin was 21 years old with a record of 3-0, and Zoratti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Blin was on an undefeated 3-fight winning streak. Blin stopped Danilo Zoratti via KO in the 3rd round.