Fritzie Zivic Record & Stats

Boxing Record

Career Summary

Fritzie Zivic's professional boxing career spanned more than 17 years — from 1931 to 1949.

Zivic made his debut against Al Rettinger at the age of 18 on October 5, 1931, defeating Rettinger via 1st round TKO.

Zivic had his first world title fight at the age of 27 on October 4, 1940 after 129 professional fights, against Henry Armstrong for the welterweight NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring titles. He defeated Armstrong via 15 round unanimous decision to become the welterweight champion of the world.

Zivic won one world title at welterweight. For all the details about Zivic's world title wins and defenses refer to "Fritzie Zivic World Titles".

Some of Zivic's best fights and notable victories include wins over Henry Armstrong, Kid Azteca, and Johnny Jadick.

Fritzie Zivic had a total of 65 losses in his professional boxing career — one of them in a title bout and 64 in non-title bouts. He suffered his first loss against Steve Senich via 6 round PTS on November 16, 1931. He was stopped five times and lost 60 times via decision. For more details about these defeats, refer to "All of Fritzie Zivic's losses".

His last professional fight was a non-title rematch against Eddie Steele at 35 years of age, on January 17, 1949. Zivic won the fight via 10 round unanimous decision.

Zivic retired from professional boxing with a record of 158-65-10, which included 81 knockout wins and 5 losses via knockout, and 1 title win. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) in 1993.

Career Highlights

Fritzie Zivic fought a total of 233 times during his professional career. He was among the top boxers of his generation and put on some very good performances in these fights. These five fights are the highlight of his career.

• Fritzie Zivic vs. Kid Azteca

  October 24, 1939

  The first remarkable big fight in Fritzie Zivic's career. A 26-year old Zivic (85-21-5, 45 KO) faced Kid Azteca on October 24, 1939. Azteca was 26 years old with a record of 102-18-6. Azteca was on a three-fight win streak with 48 KO wins. Zivic was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage.

  Zivic defeated Azteca via 10 round unanimous decision.

• Fritzie Zivic vs. Henry Armstrong

  October 4, 1940

  A 27-year old Fritzie Zivic (100-24-5, 52 KO) faced Henry Armstrong, who was 27 years old with a record of 111-13-8. Armstrong was on a five-fight win streak with 76 KO wins. Zivic was the taller of the two by 12 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage.

  Zivic defeated Armstrong via 15 round unanimous decision to win the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.

• Fritzie Zivic vs. Henry Armstrong II

  January 17, 1941

  In a rematch, a 27-year old Fritzie Zivic (103-24-6, 53 KO) faced Henry Armstrong, who was now 28 years old with a record of 111-14-8 in a welterweight title defense fight. Armstrong had lost to Zivic in their last fight. Zivic was the taller of the two by 12 cms and also had a 10 cm reach advantage.

  Zivic defeated Armstrong via 12th round TKO to retain the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine welterweight titles.

• Fritzie Zivic vs. Kid Azteca II

  December 12, 1944

  In a rematch, a 31-year old Fritzie Zivic (140-44-7, 75 KO) faced Kid Azteca, who was now 31 years old with a record of 124-32-7. Azteca was on a two-fight win streak with 60 KO wins. Zivic was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage.

  Zivic defeated Azteca via 10 round majority decision.

• Fritzie Zivic vs. Kid Azteca III

  May 7, 1945

  In a rematch, a 31-year old Fritzie Zivic (146-44-7, 78 KO) faced Kid Azteca, who was now 31 years old with a record of 126-33-7. Azteca was on a two-fight win streak with 62 KO wins. Zivic was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage.

  Zivic defeated Azteca via 10 round majority decision.