Fritzie Zivic

Fritzie Zivic was an iconic boxer with an impressive career that spanned over 17 years from 1931 to 1949. Born on May 8, 1913, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Zivic was known for his fierce fighting style and his ability to take a hit. His professional boxing career saw him fight in a total of 233 fights, with 158 wins, 65 losses, 10 draws, and no no-contests.

Zivic's first professional debut was on October 5, 1931, against Al Rettinger, where he won by technical knockout in the first round. He went on to have a successful career, with notable victories against six hall-of-famers, including Jake LaMotta, Lew Jenkins, Henry Armstrong, Sammy Angott, Eddie Booker, and Charley Burley.

Some of Zivic's best fights include his win over Kid Azteca on October 24, 1939, a victory that put him on the map. On October 4, 1940, he defeated Henry Armstrong in a 15 round unanimous decision to become the welterweight champion of the world. In his career, he won a total of three world titles, with one title defense and one title-fight KO win.

Zivic's impressive career highlights continued on January 17, 1941, when he successfully defended his NBA, NYSAC, and The Ring welterweight titles against Henry Armstrong, winning by a 12th round TKO. Another notable victory came on December 12, 1944, when he defeated Kid Azteca via a 10th round majority decision. He repeated the feat again on May 7, 1945, beating Kid Azteca over 10 rounds and securing another victory.

During his career, Fritzie Zivic suffered 65 losses, with one of them being in a title bout and the other 64 in non-title rounds. He was stopped five times and lost 60 times via decision. Despite these losses, his fighting spirit and immense talent still shone through. He was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1993, cementing his status as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

Zivic faced some tough opponents in his career, with notable losses to Steve Senich via a 6 round PTS on November 16, 1931. He also experienced losses via KO, with five losses to his name in such a manner. Nonetheless, Zivic remained a respected boxer and continued to inspire future generations of boxing enthusiasts with his powerful performances in the ring.

Fritzie Zivic retired from professional boxing with a record of 158-65-10, which included 81 knockout wins and only five losses via knockout. His last professional fight was a non-title rematch against Eddie Steele on January 17, 1949, which he won via a unanimous decision. Fritzie Zivic left an indelible mark on the world of boxing, and his legacy continues to be remembered by boxing enthusiasts today.

Fritzie Zivic Fight Record