Best fights of Karl Mildenberger
Over 10 years as a professional, Karl Mildenberger compiled a 53-6-3 (19) record, including nine title fights. 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 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.
4. 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.
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 defeats Gerhard Zech in their 2nd fight
On December 30, 1967 Karl Mildenberger fought Gerhard Zech for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Mildenberger was 30 years old with a record of 52-4-3, and Zech was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was coming off a loss. Mildenberger won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Karl Mildenberger defeats Piero Tomasoni in their 2nd fight
On February 1, 1967 Karl Mildenberger fought Piero Tomasoni for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Mildenberger was 29 years old with a record of 49-3-3, and Tomasoni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was coming off a loss. Mildenberger won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Karl Mildenberger defeats Ivan Prebeg
On June 15, 1966 Karl Mildenberger fought Ivan Prebeg for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. Mildenberger was 28 years old with a record of 48-2-3, and Prebeg was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 7-fight winning streak. Mildenberger won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
9. Karl Mildenberger defeats Gerhard Zech
On November 26, 1965 Karl Mildenberger fought Gerhard Zech for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. Mildenberger was 28 years old with a record of 46-2-3, and Zech was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 5-fight winning streak. Mildenberger won via points decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Karl Mildenberger defeats Piero Tomasoni
On May 14, 1965 Karl Mildenberger fought Piero Tomasoni for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. Mildenberger was 27 years old with a record of 44-2-3, and Tomasoni was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mildenberger was on a 3-fight winning streak. Mildenberger won via points decision. Won the vacant title.