Mate Parlov died

R.I.P. , was this recently??

 

A few days back (29th July)

A solid, sturdy fighter; I would say his finest moment came when he outpointed John Conteh in defence of his WBC 175lbs title. Conteh having been unbeaten for the previous six years and indeed had not lost his WBC title in the ring.

The first Yugoslavian fighter to win a world title in the modern era; Parlov lost his crown to Marvin Johnson, before moving to Cruiserweight and being involved in the first ever world title fight at 190lbs (a 15 round draw with Marvin Camel).

Parlov lost a rematch with Camel and retired with a 24-3-2 record. His other draw and defeat being to Matt Saad Muhammad (Franklin/Loach).

 

Anyone know if his fights with Saad were on tv?.

 

I think I remember seeing Parlov fight on TV several times, but probably not against Saad M.

 

I remember that fight,Parlov had a shield of plastic skin over his eyebrows it was ridiculous,shame he died so young though.

 

R.I.P

He was a very good fighter. He earned my respect.

 

I remember seeing him decision JohnConteh and later lose by tko to Marvin Johnson. Bless him, R.I.P.