On May 24, 1968, Dick Tiger (57-17-3, 27 KOs), the undisputed light-heavyweight world champion, holding the WBA, WBC, and The Ring belts, defends his undisputed championship against American challenger, Bob Foster (29-4, 23 KOs).
Dick Tiger is coming in to the fight on a 4-fight win streak with a 35% KO rate; his last fight was a 12th round TKO victory over Roger Rouse, 6 months and 7 days ago. Bob Foster is on a 8-fight win streak with a 69% KO rate, with his last fight being a 5th round KO win over Sonny Moore, 5 months and 19 days ago.
The winning odds are at 67.5-32.5 in favor of Bob Foster, but it is going to be a hard-earned victory. Dick Tiger is going to put on an exceptional fight, Foster better be prepared for one of the toughest fights of his life.
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.