I can block Fuling berserkers and lox with Fenris set and a lvl 3 BM tower shield, but I haven't tried starred Fuling (normal and berserkers) with my padded set and the tower shield.

I know that my fourth char, Gudrun, accidentally came across a one star Fuling berserker in full mountain gear (lvl 3), and had serious problems with him.

Draugr Fang and needles it was. No close quarters combat possible.