Best fights of Tony Mundine
Over 15 years as a professional, Tony Mundine compiled a 80-15-1 (64) record, including 21 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Mundine defeats Emile Griffith
On November 19, 1973 Tony Mundine faced Emile Griffith in a middleweight bout. Mundine was 22 years old with a record of 42-2-1, and Griffith was 35 with a record of 77-14-1. Mundine was on a 20-fight winning streak and Griffith was coming off a win. Mundine won via unanimous decision.
2. Tony Mundine KOs Denny Moyer
On May 31, 1972 Tony Mundine faced Denny Moyer in a middleweight bout. Mundine was 20 years old with a record of 31-2-1, and Moyer was 32 with a record of 84-23-4. Mundine was on a 9-fight winning streak and Moyer was coming off a win. Mundine stopped Denny Moyer via TKO in the 7th round.
3. Tony Mundine KOs Fred Etuati
On August 20, 1973 Tony Mundine defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Fred Etuati. Mundine was 22 years old with a record of 40-2-1, and Etuati was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was on a 18-fight winning streak. Mundine stopped Fred Etuati via KO in the 1st round. Defended the title.
4. Tony Mundine KOs Victor Attivor
On December 4, 1975 Tony Mundine defended his Commonwealth light heavyweight title against Victor Attivor. Mundine was 24 years old with a record of 49-6-1, and Attivor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mundine stopped Victor Attivor via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
5. Tony Mundine KOs Baby Boy Rolle
On March 26, 1976 Tony Mundine defended his Commonwealth light heavyweight title against Baby Boy Rolle. Mundine was 24 years old with a record of 51-6-1, and Rolle was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mundine stopped Baby Boy Rolle via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
6. Tony Mundine KOs Matt Donovan
On February 7, 1973 Tony Mundine defended his Commonwealth middleweight title against Matt Donovan. Mundine was 21 years old with a record of 36-2-1, and Donovan was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was on a 14-fight winning streak. Mundine stopped Matt Donovan via TKO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
7. Tony Mundine KOs Marc Ecimovic
On March 31, 1979 Tony Mundine defended his Australian heavyweight title against Marc Ecimovic. Mundine was 27 years old with a record of 64-9-1, and Ecimovic was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was on a 4-fight winning streak. Mundine stopped Marc Ecimovic via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
8. Tony Mundine KOs Monty Betham
On December 15, 1980 Tony Mundine fought Monty Betham for the vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian light heavyweight title. Mundine was 29 years old with a record of 74-10-1, and Betham was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was on a 7-fight winning streak. Mundine stopped Monty Betham via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Tony Mundine KOs Maile Haumona in their 3rd fight
On December 5, 1977 Tony Mundine defended his Australian heavyweight title against Maile Haumona. It was their third meeting. Mundine was 26 years old with a record of 58-8-1, and Haumona was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was on a 2-fight winning streak. Mundine stopped Maile Haumona via KO in the 3rd round. Defended the title.
10. Tony Mundine KOs Steve Aczel in their 3rd fight
On July 24, 1981 Tony Mundine fought Steve Aczel for the vacant Australian heavyweight title. It was their third meeting. Mundine was 30 years old with a record of 76-11-1, and Aczel was 0 with a record of 0-0. Mundine was coming off a win. Mundine stopped Steve Aczel via TKO in the 6th round. Won the vacant title.