Dick Tiger Losses

Dick Tiger had 19 losses in his professional boxing career of 82 fights — three of them in world-title fights and 16 in non-title fights. Two of these losses came via way of KO. Here is the complete list of Tiger's losses in reverse chronological order:
  • 1.

    Dick Tiger loses to Emile Griffith in their 2nd fight

    On July 15, 1970, a 40-year-old Dick Tiger (60-18-3, 27 KOs) and a 32-year-old American boxer Emile Griffith (63-11, 19 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 33% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 1 day. Griffith was on a 3-fight win streak with a 25% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 11 days.

    In the rematch, Emile Griffith defeated Dick Tiger via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Griffith improves his record to 64-11, while Tiger adds a loss to his record at 60-19-3.

  • 2.

    Dick Tiger loses to Bob Foster

    On May 24, 1968, the 38-year-old undisputed light-heavyweight world champion, Dick Tiger (57-17-3, 27 KOs), faced a 26-year-old American boxer Bob Foster (29-4, 23 KOs) in an undisputed title defense fight.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 35% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 6 months and 7 days. Foster was on a 8-fight win streak with a 69% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 19 days.

    Bob Foster stopped the champion via KO in the 4th round, winning the first world titles of his career, and is crowned the new WBA, WBC, and The Ring light-heavyweight champion. Foster improves his record to 30-4 (24 KOs), while Tiger adds a loss to his record at 57-18-3.

  • 3.

    Dick Tiger loses to Emile Griffith in their 1st fight

    On April 25, 1966, the 36-year-old undisputed middleweight world champion, Dick Tiger (53-16-3, 25 KOs), faced a 28-year-old American boxer Emile Griffith (49-7, 17 KOs) in an undisputed title defense fight.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 7 days. Griffith was on a 4-fight win streak with a 30% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 2 months and 22 days.

    Emile Griffith defeated Dick Tiger via unanimous decision and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed middleweight world champion. Griffith improves his record to 50-7, while Tiger adds a loss to his record at 53-17-3.

  • 4.

    Dick Tiger loses to Joey Archer

    On October 16, 1964, a 35-year-old Dick Tiger (49-15-3, 23 KOs) and Joey Archer met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 5 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Joey Archer via split decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 49-16-3.

  • 5.

    Dick Tiger loses to Joey Giardello in their 3rd fight

    On December 7, 1963, the 34-year-old undisputed middleweight world champion, Dick Tiger (47-14-3, 22 KOs), faced a 33-year-old American boxer Joey Giardello (91-23-8, 31 KOs) in an undisputed title defense fight.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 27 days. Giardello was on a 4-fight win streak with a 25% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 5 months and 13 days.

    Joey Giardello defeated Dick Tiger via points decision in the rematch and wins the WBA, WBC, and The Ring middleweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed middleweight world champion — in his first world-title fight. Giardello improves his record to 92-23-8, while Tiger adds a loss to his record at 47-15-3.

  • 6.

    Dick Tiger loses to Wilf Greaves in their 1st fight

    On June 22, 1960, a 30-year-old Dick Tiger (38-13-2, 17 KOs) and Wilf Greaves met in the ring in a middleweight bout.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 32% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 21 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Wilf Greaves via split decision in the 15-round middleweight fight, and adds a loss to his record at 38-14-2.

  • 7.

    Dick Tiger loses to Joey Giardello in their 2nd fight

    On November 4, 1959, a 30-year-old Dick Tiger (35-12-2, 17 KOs) and a 29-year-old American boxer Joey Giardello (80-18-6, 29 KOs) met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 2-fight win streak with a 34% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 5 days. Giardello was on a -1-fight win streak with a 27% KO rate, and fighting after a layoff of 1 month and 5 days.

    In the rematch, Joey Giardello defeated Dick Tiger via unanimous decision in the 10-round fight. Giardello improves his record to 81-18-6, while Tiger adds a loss to his record at 35-13-2.

  • 8.

    Dick Tiger loses to Rory Calhoun in their 2nd fight

    On July 17, 1959, a 29-year-old Dick Tiger (33-11-2, 17 KOs) and Rory Calhoun met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Tiger came in to the fight after a draw in his last fight with a 37% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 12 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Rory Calhoun via split decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 33-12-2.

  • 9.

    Dick Tiger loses to Randy Sandy in their 1st fight

    On March 19, 1959, a 29-year-old Dick Tiger (32-10-1, 17 KOs) and Randy Sandy met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 1-fight win streak with a 39% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 5 months and 5 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Randy Sandy via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 32-11-1.

  • 10.

    Dick Tiger loses to Ellsworth Webb in their 1st fight

    On June 24, 1958, a 28-year-old Dick Tiger (31-9-1, 17 KOs) and Ellsworth Webb met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 6-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 23 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Ellsworth Webb via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 31-10-1.

  • 11.

    Dick Tiger loses to Willie Armstrong

    On July 15, 1957, a 27-year-old Dick Tiger (22-8, 12 KOs) and Willie Armstrong met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 40% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 11 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Willie Armstrong via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 22-9.

  • 12.

    Dick Tiger loses to Alan Dean in their 3rd fight

    On October 18, 1956, a 27-year-old Dick Tiger (18-7, 9 KOs) and Alan Dean met in the ring for the 3rd time,.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 36% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 16 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Alan Dean via points decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 18-8.

  • 13.

    Dick Tiger loses to George Roe

    On March 22, 1956, a 26-year-old Dick Tiger (14-6, 7 KOs) and George Roe met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 3-fight losing streak with a 35% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 21 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to George Roe via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 14-7.

  • 14.

    Dick Tiger loses to Jimmy Lynas in their 1st fight

    On March 1, 1956, a 26-year-old Dick Tiger (14-5, 7 KOs) and Jimmy Lynas met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 2-fight losing streak with a 36% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 3 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Jimmy Lynas via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 14-6.

  • 15.

    Dick Tiger loses to Gerry McNally

    On January 27, 1956, a 26-year-old Dick Tiger (14-4, 7 KOs) and Gerry McNally met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 38% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 1 month and 19 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Gerry McNally via points decision in the 8-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 14-5.

  • 16.

    Dick Tiger loses to Alan Dean in their 1st fight

    On December 8, 1955, a 26-year-old Dick Tiger (14-3, 7 KOs) and Alan Dean met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 8-fight win streak with a 41% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 8 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Alan Dean via points decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 14-4.

  • 17.

    Dick Tiger loses to Tommy West in their 3rd fight

    On January 29, 1954, a 24-year-old Dick Tiger (6-2, 3 KOs) and Tommy West met in the ring for the 3rd time,.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 37% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 8 months and 9 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Tommy West via points decision in the 6-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 6-3.

  • 18.

    Dick Tiger loses to Tommy West in their 2nd fight

    On May 20, 1953, a 23-year-old Dick Tiger (6-1, 3 KOs) and Tommy West met in the ring for the 2nd time,.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 42% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 3 months and 19 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Tommy West via RTD in the 7th round, and adds a loss to his record at 6-2.

  • 19.

    Dick Tiger loses to Tommy West in their 1st fight

    On December 13, 1952, a 23-year-old Dick Tiger (3-0, 2 KOs) and Tommy West met in the ring.

    Tiger came in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 66% KO rate, and was fighting after a gap of 2 months and 12 days.

    Dick Tiger lost to Tommy West via points decision in the 10-round fight, and adds a loss to his record at 3-1.

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