Best fights of Zora Folley
Over 17 years as a professional, Zora Folley compiled a 79-11-6 (44) record, including two title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Zora Folley draws with Karl Mildenberger
On April 17, 1964 Zora Folley faced Karl Mildenberger in a heavyweight bout. Folley was 32 years old with a record of 67-7-3, and Mildenberger was 26 with a record of 40-2-1. Folley was on a 4-fight winning streak and Mildenberger was on a 6-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a points decision.
2. Zora Folley KOs Henry Cooper in their 2nd fight
On December 5, 1961 Zora Folley faced Henry Cooper in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Folley was 30 years old with a record of 55-5-2, and Cooper was 27 with a record of 23-7-1. Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak and Cooper was on a 8-fight winning streak. Folley stopped Henry Cooper via KO in the 2nd round.
3. Zora Folley loses to Oscar Bonavena in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On July 6, 1968 Zora Folley faced Oscar Bonavena in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Folley was 37 years old with a record of 76-9-6, and Bonavena was 25 with a record of 35-4. Bonavena was on a 4-fight winning streak. Folley lost via majority decision. Went the distance with Bonavena.
4. Zora Folley defeats George Chuvalo
On January 17, 1964 Zora Folley faced George Chuvalo in a heavyweight bout. Folley was 32 years old with a record of 65-7-3, and Chuvalo was 26 with a record of 25-7-2. Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak. Folley won via unanimous decision.
5. Zora Folley loses to Muhammad Ali via KO
On March 22, 1967 Zora Folley fought Muhammad Ali for the undisputed heavyweight title. Folley was 35 years old with a record of 74-7-4, and Ali was 25 with a record of 28-0. Folley was on a 7-fight winning streak and Ali was on an undefeated 28-fight winning streak. Ali stopped Folley via KO in the 7th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Zora Folley defeats Bob Foster
On December 6, 1965 Zora Folley faced Bob Foster in a heavyweight bout. Folley was 34 years old with a record of 69-7-4, and Foster was 23 with a record of 21-3. Folley was on a 2-fight winning streak and Foster was on a 7-fight winning streak. Folley won via unanimous decision.
7. Zora Folley loses to Ernie Terrell via unanimous decision
On July 27, 1963 Zora Folley faced Ernie Terrell in a heavyweight bout. Folley was 32 years old with a record of 63-6-3, and Terrell was 24 with a record of 31-4. Folley was coming off a win and Terrell was on a 7-fight winning streak. Folley lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Terrell.
8. Zora Folley defeats Oscar Bonavena
On February 26, 1965 Zora Folley faced Oscar Bonavena in a heavyweight bout. Folley was 33 years old with a record of 68-7-4, and Bonavena was 22 with a record of 8-0. Folley was coming off a win and Bonavena was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Folley won via unanimous decision.
9. Zora Folley KOs Floyd Joyner
On January 17, 1967 Zora Folley faced Floyd Joyner. Folley was 35 years old with a record of 73-7-4, and Joyner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folley was on a 6-fight winning streak. Folley stopped Floyd Joyner via KO in the 1st round.
10. Zora Folley KOs Tommy Sims
On June 16, 1969 Zora Folley faced Tommy Sims. Folley was 38 years old with a record of 77-10-6, and Sims was 0 with a record of 0-0. Folley was coming off a win. Folley stopped Tommy Sims via KO in the 1st round.