Carmen Basilio vs Gene Fullmer II
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 II 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 II 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 II 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.