Best fights of Richard Dunn
Over 8 years as a professional, Richard Dunn has compiled a 33-12 (16) record, including six title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Richard Dunn loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On May 24, 1976 Richard Dunn fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Dunn was 31 years old with a record of 33-9, and Ali was 34 with a record of 51-2. Dunn was on a 7-fight winning streak and Ali was on a 10-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Dunn via TKO in the 5th round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Richard Dunn KOs Danny McAlinden in their 2nd fight
On November 4, 1975 Richard Dunn defended his British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles against Danny McAlinden. It was their second meeting. Dunn was 30 years old with a record of 30-9, and McAlinden was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 4-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Danny McAlinden via KO in the 2nd round. Defended the titles.
3. Richard Dunn KOs Bernd August
On April 6, 1976 Richard Dunn fought Bernd August for the vacant EBU European heavyweight title. Dunn was 31 years old with a record of 32-9, and August was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 6-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Bernd August via TKO in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Richard Dunn KOs Larry Renaud
On October 16, 1972 Richard Dunn faced Larry Renaud. Dunn was 27 years old with a record of 18-5, and Renaud was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 2-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Larry Renaud via KO in the 1st round.
5. Richard Dunn KOs Ron Oliver
On February 21, 1972 Richard Dunn faced Ron Oliver. Dunn was 27 years old with a record of 16-5, and Oliver was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was coming off a loss. Dunn stopped Ron Oliver via KO in the 1st round.
6. Richard Dunn KOs Terry Krueger
On November 25, 1975 Richard Dunn faced Terry Krueger. Dunn was 30 years old with a record of 31-9, and Krueger was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 5-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Terry Krueger via TKO in the 3rd round.
7. Richard Dunn KOs Dennis Forbes
On December 14, 1970 Richard Dunn faced Dennis Forbes. Dunn was 25 years old with a record of 10-4, and Forbes was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 2-fight losing streak. Dunn stopped Dennis Forbes via KO in the 1st round.
8. Richard Dunn KOs Johnny Griffin
On March 15, 1973 Richard Dunn faced Johnny Griffin. Dunn was 28 years old with a record of 22-5, and Griffin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 6-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Johnny Griffin via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Richard Dunn KOs Larry Beilfuss
On July 9, 1973 Richard Dunn faced Larry Beilfuss. Dunn was 28 years old with a record of 24-5, and Beilfuss was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 8-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Larry Beilfuss via KO in the 4th round.
10. Richard Dunn KOs Cliff Field
On November 24, 1971 Richard Dunn faced Cliff Field. Dunn was 26 years old with a record of 15-4, and Field was 0 with a record of 0-0. Dunn was on a 5-fight winning streak. Dunn stopped Cliff Field via TKO in the 4th round.