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Tony Zale

Tony Zale

β€œMan of Steel”
Boxing record: 67-18-2 (45)
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Gary, Indiana, U.S.

Best fights of Tony Zale

Over 14 years as a professional, Tony Zale compiled a 67-18-2 (45) record, including eight title fights. Here are his best fights.

  1. 1. Tony Zale KOs Rocky Graziano in their 3rd fight

    On June 10, 1948 Tony Zale fought Rocky Graziano for the NBA and The Ring middleweight titles. It was their third meeting. Zale was 35 years old with a record of 66-17-2, and Graziano was 29 with a record of 47-7-5. Zale was on a 3-fight winning streak and Graziano was on a 4-fight winning streak. Zale stopped Rocky Graziano via KO in the 3rd round. Crowned the new middleweight champion.

  2. 2. Tony Zale KOs Rocky Graziano

    On September 27, 1946 Tony Zale defended his NBA, NYSAC, The Ring, and lineal middleweight titles against Rocky Graziano. Zale was 33 years old with a record of 57-16-2, and Graziano was 27 with a record of 43-6-5. Zale was on a 6-fight winning streak and Graziano was on a 8-fight winning streak. Zale stopped Rocky Graziano via KO in the 6th round. Defended the titles.