Dick Tiger vs Gene Fullmer III
On August 10, 1963, Dick Tiger (46-14-3, 21 KOs), the middleweight WBA and The Ring champion, and Gene Fullmer (47-5-3, 15 KOs), the middleweight WBC champion, fight for the undisputed middleweight world championship.
Tiger vs Fullmer III Stats
Dick Tiger is coming off a draw with a 33% KO rate; his last fight was a points decision loss to Fullmer, 5 months and 18 days ago. Gene Fullmer is coming off a draw with a 27% KO rate, with his last fight being a points decision loss to Tiger, 5 months and 18 days ago.
Tiger vs Fullmer III Prediction & Odds
The odds of winning are at 98.8-1.2 in favor of Dick Tiger. Gene Fullmer won't be able to do much against Tiger.
Tiger vs Fullmer III Result
Gene Fullmer refused to continue the fight in the 7th round, and Dick Tiger is crowned the new WBA, The Ring, and WBC middleweight world champion — and becomes the undisputed middleweight world champion. Tiger improves his record to 47-14-3 (22 KOs), while Fullmer adds a loss to his record at 47-6-3.