Best fights of Rudi Lubbers
Over 12 years as a professional, Rudi Lubbers has compiled a 28-8 (13) record, including five title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Rudi Lubbers loses to Muhammad Ali via unanimous decision
On October 20, 1973 Rudi Lubbers faced Muhammad Ali in a heavyweight bout. Lubbers was 28 years old with a record of 21-1, and Ali was 31 with a record of 42-2. Lubbers was coming off a loss, while Ali was coming off a win. Lubbers lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Ali.
2. Rudi Lubbers loses to Joe Bugner via unanimous decision
On January 16, 1973 Rudi Lubbers fought Joe Bugner for the EBU heavyweight title. Lubbers was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Bugner was 22 with a record of 42-4-1. Lubbers was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Bugner was on a 8-fight winning streak. Lubbers lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Bugner.
3. Rudi Lubbers defeats Jean-Pierre Coopman
On April 27, 1974 Rudi Lubbers faced Jean-Pierre Coopman in a heavyweight bout. Lubbers was 28 years old with a record of 21-2, and Coopman was 27 with a record of 13-2. Lubbers was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Coopman was on a 6-fight winning streak. Lubbers won via points decision.
4. Rudi Lubbers KOs Uwe Meinicke
On November 23, 1981 Rudi Lubbers faced Uwe Meinicke. Lubbers was 36 years old with a record of 27-7, and Meinicke was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on a 3-fight winning streak. Lubbers stopped Uwe Meinicke via KO in the 1st round.
5. Rudi Lubbers KOs Macan Keita
On December 26, 1971 Rudi Lubbers faced Macan Keita. Lubbers was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Keita was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Lubbers stopped Macan Keita via KO in the 2nd round.
6. Rudi Lubbers KOs Horst Volpert
On July 18, 1970 Rudi Lubbers faced Horst Volpert. Lubbers was 24 years old with a record of 6-0, and Volpert was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on an undefeated 6-fight winning streak. Lubbers stopped Horst Volpert via KO in the 1st round.
7. Rudi Lubbers KOs Jose Guillois in their 2nd fight
On April 27, 1970 Rudi Lubbers faced Jose Guillois. It was their second meeting. Lubbers was 24 years old with a record of 5-0, and Guillois was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Lubbers stopped Jose Guillois via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Rudi Lubbers KOs Dave Bailey
On December 7, 1971 Rudi Lubbers faced Dave Bailey. Lubbers was 26 years old with a record of 17-0, and Bailey was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak. Lubbers stopped Dave Bailey via KO in the 4th round.
9. Rudi Lubbers KOs Bas van Duivenbode in their 2nd fight
On November 8, 1971 Rudi Lubbers fought Bas van Duivenbode for the vacant Dutch heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Lubbers was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Duivenbode was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Lubbers stopped Bas van Duivenbode via KO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
10. Rudi Lubbers KOs Henri Ferjule
On May 27, 1971 Rudi Lubbers faced Henri Ferjule. Lubbers was 25 years old with a record of 15-0, and Ferjule was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lubbers was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Lubbers stopped Henri Ferjule via KO in the 4th round.