Carmen Basilio vs Gene Fullmer 2
On June 29, 1960, Gene Fullmer (43-4-1, 13 KOs) and Carmen Basilio (54-14-7, 27 KOs) meet in the ring for the 2nd, in a 15-round middleweight bout.
Basilio vs Fullmer 2 Stats
Carmen Basilio is coming in to the fight on a 1-fight losing streak with a 36% KO rate; his last fight was a 14th round TKO loss to Fullmer, 10 months and 1 day ago. Gene Fullmer is coming off a draw with a 27% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision loss to Joey Giardello, 2 months and 9 days ago.
Basilio vs Fullmer 2 Prediction & Odds
This should be a confident win for Gene Fullmer at 99-1 winning odds. Carmen Basilio really doesn't have much to present against Fullmer.
Basilio vs Fullmer 2 Result
In the rematch, Gene Fullmer stopped Carmen Basilio via RTD in the 12th round. Fullmer improves his record to 44-4-1 (14 KOs), while Basilio adds a loss to his record at 54-15-7.