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Best of Gene Fullmer: Top 10 Fights

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Gene Fullmer had 56 fights with 15 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Sugar Ray Robinson, Benny Paret, Carmen Basilio, Joey Giardello, and Dick Tiger. The following are Fullmer's top 10 fights.

Gene Fullmer's boxing career

  1. Gene Fullmer defeats Sugar Ray Robinson

    On Gene Fullmer defeated Sugar Ray Robinson via 15 round unanimous decision. Fullmer was 25 years old with a record of 30-3 (11 KOs). Robinson was 35 years old with a record of 139-4-2 (91 KOs). Fullmer won the NBA, NYSAC, and Ring Magazine middleweight titles — his first world titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Fullmer's fights.

  2. Gene Fullmer defeats Sugar Ray Robinson in their 4th fight

    On Gene Fullmer defeated Sugar Ray Robinson in their 4th fight via 15 round unanimous decision. Fullmer was 29 years old with a record of 45-4-2 (14 KOs). Robinson was 39 years old with a record of 143-8-3 (94 KOs). Fullmer successfully defended his NBA middleweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Fullmer's career.

  3. Gene Fullmer defeats Benny Paret

    On Gene Fullmer defeated Cuban boxer Benny Paret via 10th round KO. Fullmer was 30 years old with a record of 47-4-2 (15 KOs). Paret was 24 years old with a record of 35-10-3 (11 KOs). Fullmer successfully defended his NBA middleweight title.

  4. Gene Fullmer defeats Carmen Basilio

    On Gene Fullmer defeated Carmen Basilio via 14th round TKO. Fullmer was 28 years old with a record of 42-4 (13 KOs). Basilio was 32 years old with a record of 54-13-7 (27 KOs). Fullmer won the vacant NBA middleweight title.

  5. Gene Fullmer draws with Sugar Ray Robinson in their 3rd fight

    Gene Fullmer's fight with Sugar Ray Robinson in their 3rd fight on ended in a draw. Fullmer was 29 years old with a record of 44-4-2 (14 KOs). Robinson was 39 years old with a record of 143-8-2 (94 KOs). Fullmer successfully defended his NBA middleweight title.

  6. Gene Fullmer defeats Carmen Basilio in their 2nd fight

    On Gene Fullmer defeated Carmen Basilio in the rematch via 12th round RTD. Fullmer was 28 years old with a record of 44-4-1 (14 KOs). Basilio was 33 years old with a record of 54-14-7 (27 KOs). Fullmer successfully defended his NBA middleweight title.

  7. Gene Fullmer draws with Joey Giardello

    Gene Fullmer's fight with Joey Giardello on ended in a draw. Fullmer was 28 years old with a record of 43-4-1 (13 KOs). Giardello was 29 years old with a record of 81-18-6 (29 KOs). Fullmer successfully defended his NBA middleweight title.

  8. Gene Fullmer draws with Dick Tiger in their 2nd fight

    Gene Fullmer's fight with Nigerian boxer Dick Tiger in the rematch on ended in a draw. Fullmer was 31 years old with a record of 47-5-3 (15 KOs). Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 46-14-2 (21 KOs).

  9. Gene Fullmer loses to Dick Tiger

    On Gene Fullmer lost to Nigerian boxer Dick Tiger via 15 round unanimous decision. Fullmer was 31 years old with a record of 47-5-2 (15 KOs). Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 45-14-2 (21 KOs). Fullmer lost his WBA middleweight title. Despite the loss, Fullmer put on a good fight.

  10. Gene Fullmer loses to Dick Tiger in their 3rd fight

    On Gene Fullmer lost to Nigerian boxer Dick Tiger in their 3rd fight via 7th round RTD. Fullmer was 32 years old with a record of 47-6-3 (15 KOs). Tiger was 33 years old with a record of 46-14-3 (21 KOs). Despite the loss, Fullmer put on a good fight till it lasted.