Best fights of Karl Mildenberger
Over 10 years as a professional, Karl Mildenberger has compiled a 53-6-3 (19) record, including ten title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Karl Mildenberger loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On September 10, 1966 Karl Mildenberger fought Muhammad Ali for the WBC, NYSAC, and The Ring heavyweight titles. Mildenberger was 28 years old with a record of 49-2-3, and Ali was 24 with a record of 25-0. Mildenberger was on a 8-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 25-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Mildenberger via TKO in the 12th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 12th round.
2. Karl Mildenberger draws with Zora Folley
On April 17, 1964 Karl Mildenberger faced Zora Folley in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 26 years old with a record of 40-2-1, and Folley was 32 with a record of 67-7-3. Mildenberger was on a 6-fight winning streak and Folley was on a 4-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
3. Karl Mildenberger loses to Oscar Bonavena via unanimous decision
On September 16, 1967 Karl Mildenberger faced Oscar Bonavena in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 29 years old with a record of 52-3-3, and Bonavena was 24 with a record of 30-3. Mildenberger was on a 3-fight winning streak and Bonavena was on a 9-fight winning streak. Mildenberger lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bonavena.
4. Karl Mildenberger KOs Santo Amonti
On October 17, 1964 Karl Mildenberger fought Santo Amonti for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. Mildenberger was 26 years old with a record of 40-2-2, and Amonti was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger stopped Santo Amonti via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
5. Karl Mildenberger KOs Billy Walker
On March 21, 1967 Karl Mildenberger defended his EBU European heavyweight title against Billy Walker. Mildenberger was 29 years old with a record of 50-3-3, and Walker was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was coming off a win. Mildenberger stopped Billy Walker via TKO in the 8th round. Defended the title.
6. Karl Mildenberger KOs Amos Lincoln
On May 6, 1967 Karl Mildenberger faced Amos Lincoln in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 29 years old with a record of 51-3-3, and Lincoln was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mildenberger stopped Amos Lincoln via TKO in the 6th round.
7. Karl Mildenberger KOs Billy Daniels
On November 29, 1963 Karl Mildenberger faced Billy Daniels in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 26 years old with a record of 38-2-1, and Daniels was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mildenberger stopped Billy Daniels via KO in the 3rd round.
8. Karl Mildenberger KOs Ollie Wilson
On December 4, 1964 Karl Mildenberger faced Ollie Wilson in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 27 years old with a record of 41-2-3, and Wilson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger stopped Ollie Wilson via TKO in the 4th round.
9. Karl Mildenberger KOs Jose Gonzalez
On September 10, 1961 Karl Mildenberger faced Jose Gonzalez in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 23 years old with a record of 25-1, and Gonzalez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 14-fight winning streak. Mildenberger stopped Jose Gonzalez via KO in the 2nd round.
10. Karl Mildenberger KOs Walter Haufft
On June 3, 1961 Karl Mildenberger faced Walter Haufft in a heavyweight bout. Mildenberger was 23 years old with a record of 24-1, and Haufft was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 13-fight winning streak. Mildenberger stopped Walter Haufft via TKO in the 2nd round.