Best of Dick Tiger: Top 10 Fights
Dick Tiger had 82 fights with 27 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Gene Fullmer, José Torres, Emile Griffith, Joey Giardello, and Nino Benvenuti. The following are Tiger's top 10 fights.
Dick Tiger defeats Gene Fullmer
On Dick Tiger defeated American boxer Gene Fullmer via 15 round unanimous decision. Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 46-14-2 (21 KOs). Fullmer was 31 years old with a record of 47-4-2 (15 KOs). Tiger won the WBA middleweight title — his first world title. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Tiger's fights.
Dick Tiger defeats José Torres
On Dick Tiger defeated Puerto Rican boxer José Torres via 15 round unanimous decision. Tiger was 37 years old with a record of 54-17-3 (25 KOs). Torres was 30 years old with a record of 39-1-1 (27 KOs). Tiger won the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine light-heavyweight titles. This fight is the second best performance in Tiger's career.
Dick Tiger defeats Gene Fullmer in their 3rd fight
On Dick Tiger defeated American boxer Gene Fullmer in their 3rd fight via 7th round RTD. Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 47-14-3 (22 KOs). Fullmer was 32 years old with a record of 47-5-3 (15 KOs). Tiger successfully defended his WBA and Ring Magazine middleweight titles, and won the WBC middleweight title.
Dick Tiger defeats José Torres in their 2nd fight
On Dick Tiger defeated Puerto Rican boxer José Torres in the rematch via 15 round split decision. Tiger was 37 years old with a record of 56-17-3 (26 KOs). Torres was 31 years old with a record of 39-2-1 (27 KOs). Tiger successfully defended his WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine light-heavyweight titles.
Dick Tiger loses to Emile Griffith
On Dick Tiger lost to American boxer Emile Griffith via 15 round unanimous decision. Tiger was 36 years old with a record of 53-17-3 (25 KOs). Griffith was 28 years old with a record of 49-7 (17 KOs). Tiger lost his WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles. Despite the loss, Tiger put on a good fight.
Dick Tiger defeats Joey Giardello in their 4th fight
On Dick Tiger defeated American boxer Joey Giardello in their 4th fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Tiger was 36 years old with a record of 52-16-3 (24 KOs). Giardello was 35 years old with a record of 96-23-8 (31 KOs). Tiger won the WBA, WBC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles.
Dick Tiger draws with Gene Fullmer in their 2nd fight
Dick Tiger's fight with American boxer Gene Fullmer in the rematch on ended in a draw. Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 46-14-3 (21 KOs). Fullmer was 31 years old with a record of 47-5-2 (15 KOs). Tiger successfully defended his WBA middleweight title.
Dick Tiger defeats Nino Benvenuti
On Dick Tiger defeated Italian boxer Nino Benvenuti via 10 round unanimous decision. Tiger was 39 years old with a record of 59-18-3 (27 KOs). Benvenuti was 31 years old with a record of 78-2-1 (32 KOs).
Dick Tiger defeats Joey Giardello
On Dick Tiger defeated American boxer Joey Giardello via 10 round unanimous decision. Tiger was 30 years old with a record of 35-12-2 (17 KOs). Giardello was 29 years old with a record of 80-17-6 (29 KOs).
Dick Tiger loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight
On Dick Tiger lost to American boxer Emile Griffith in the rematch via 10 round unanimous decision. Tiger was 40 years old with a record of 60-19-3 (27 KOs). Griffith was 32 years old with a record of 63-11 (19 KOs). Despite the loss, Tiger put on a good fight.