Gene Fullmer vs Dick Tiger
On October 23, 1962, Gene Fullmer (47-4-2, 15 KOs), the middleweight WBA champion, defends his title against Nigerian challenger, Dick Tiger (45-14-2, 21 KOs).
Fullmer vs Tiger Stats
Gene Fullmer is coming in to the fight on a 3-fight win streak with a 28% KO rate; his last fight was a 10th round KO victory over Benny Paret, 10 months and 14 days ago. Dick Tiger is on a 7-fight win streak with a 34% KO rate, with his last fight being a unanimous decision win over Henry Hank, 6 months and 23 days ago.
Fullmer vs Tiger Prediction & Odds
The winning odds are at 81.3-18.7 in favor of Dick Tiger. Gene Fullmer is going to look good in the fight but he won't be able to do enough to win. Tiger should win this fight.
Fullmer vs Tiger Result
Dick Tiger defeated Gene Fullmer via unanimous decision and wins the WBA title — in his first world-title fight. Tiger improves his record to 46-14-2, while Fullmer adds a loss to his record at 47-5-2.