Tony Tubbs boxer

Tony Tubbs boxer
bouts
59
won
47
lost
10
draw
0
Status
inactive
Division
heavyweight
Debut
1980-06-14
Height
6′ 3″/190cm
Reach
79″/201cm
Age
-
Born
1958-02-15
Death
-
Nationality
USA

Tony Tubbs (born February 15, 1958) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1980 to 2006, and held the WBA heavyweight title from 1985 to 1986.As an amateur, Tony Tubbs competed in 253 bouts, compiling a record of 240 wins and 13 losses—primarily in the heavyweight division. In a 1976 match between the USSR and the United States, Tubbs lost by knockout in the second round to future Soviet Heavyweight Champion Igor Vysotsky.In 1978 Tubbs lost in the quarterfinals of the world Cup to Cuban boxer Teofilo Stevenson. Tubbs was the only opponent who managed to go the distance with Stevenson. In 1979, Tubbs became the National AAU Heavyweight Champion by defeating Mitch Green and Greg Page, both contests were rematches of previous defeats.citation needed In the match-up meetings USSR versus the United States Tubbs defeated the two-time amateur European champion Yevgeni Gorstkov and the future silver medalist of the Olympic games Pyotr Zayev.citation needed In 1979 Tubbs won the AIBA Boxing World Cup, defeating Khoren Indzhyan,citation needed and finally avenged his loss to Marvis Frazier, who prior to that upset went unbeaten with a 42–0 (21 KOs) record.By 1980 the conclusion of Tubbs' amateur career was the Olympic Games, but Tubbs was unable compete due to the US boycott of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games. Among his other notable Amateur victories were defeating James Broad and Jimmy Clark, and 1980 Olympic bronze medalist Stephen Left.citation needed As an amateur, Tubbs worked as a sparring partner to Muhammad Ali, helping the former to prepare for his rematch with Leon Spinks for the World Heavyweight Championship.citation needed1976: USA–USSR Duals, Sahara Hotel Space Center, Las Vegas, Nevada (Heavyweight)1977: USA–USSR Duals, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (Heavyweight)

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2006-11-04 Adam Smith WLLLLL Waterfront Hotel, Morgantown WIN
Unanimous decision
2005-08-06 Jason Waller DLLLWL Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun WIN
Technical knockout
2005-02-25 Danny Wofford LLLLLL Municipal Auditorium, Nashville WIN
Unanimous decision
2004-12-30 Brian Minto WWWWWW Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester WIN
Split-decision
2004-10-29 Brian Sargent LWWWLL Civic Arena, Saint Joseph WIN
Technical knockout
2003-07-25 Abraham Okine WWWWWW Lakeview Resort, Morgantown LOST
Technical knockout
2003-01-17 Gilbert Martinez WDWWWL Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore LOST
Unanimous decision
2002-03-26 Michael Shanks LLLLLL Cumberland Place, West Lafayette WIN
Technical knockout
1997-08-30 Mario Melo WLLWWW El Polideportivo, Mar del Plata WIN
KO
1995-10-20 Brian Nielsen WWWWWW Cirkusbygningen, Copenhagen LOST
Corner retirement
1995-08-25 Alexander Zolkin WWWWWW Bally's Atlantic City, Atlantic City LOST
Majority decision
1995-03-29 Andre Crowder LLLLLL Shoemaker Center, Cincinnati WIN
KO
1994-12-06 James Thunder LWWWWW The Palace, Auburn Hills LOST
Majority decision
1994-10-04 William Morris WLWWWW The Palace, Auburn Hills NC
No Contest
1994-02-22 Everett Martin LLWLLL The Palace, Auburn Hills WIN
Unanimous decision
1993-12-03 Daniel Dancuta LWWWWW Casino Magic, Bay Saint Louis WIN
Unanimous decision
1993-08-16 Jimmy Ellis LLWWWL Boise Center, Boise LOST
KO
1993-04-27 Melton Bowen WWWWWW The Palace, Auburn Hills WIN
Unanimous decision
1993-02-02 Alexander Zolkin WWWWWW The Palace, Auburn Hills WIN
Unanimous decision
1992-11-24 Jesse Ferguson LWLLWL The Palace, Auburn Hills WIN
Unanimous decision
1992-10-14 Bruce Seldon WWWWWW Harrah's Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Unanimous decision
1992-08-18 Lionel Butler WWWWWW Bayfront Auditorium, Pensacola LOST
KO
1992-02-16 Leon Taylor WWWLWL Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1991-04-20 Riddick Bowe WWWWWW Caesars Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City LOST
Unanimous decision
1990-10-20 Lawrence Carter LWLWWW Trump Plaza Hotel, Atlantic City WIN
Corner retirement
1990-07-28 Mike Cohen WWLWW Trump Castle, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1989-11-21 Orlin Norris WWWWWW Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica NC
1989-06-24 Ladislao Mijangos WWWLLL Bakersfield WIN
Technical knockout
1989-05-06 Eddie Richardson WLLWLL Civic Center, Pensacola WIN
1989-04-20 Mike Evans WWWWWW Redondo Beach Strand, Redondo Beach WIN
Unanimous decision
1988-03-21 Mike Tyson WWWWWW Tokyo Dome LOST
Technical knockout
1987-09-29 Eddie Gonzales LLLLWW Celebrity Theater, Anaheim WIN
Corner retirement
1987-05-30 Jerry Halstead WWWWWW Las Vegas Hilton, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas WIN
Unanimous decision
1987-04-20 Mike Jameson WWLLLL Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica WIN
Unanimous decision
1986-01-17 Tim Witherspoon LWWWWW The Omni, Atlanta LOST
Majority decision
1985-04-29 Greg Page WWWLLW Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo WIN
Unanimous decision
1985-03-15 James Smith WWWWWL Riviera Hotel & Casino, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas WIN
Unanimous decision
1985-01-16 Tim Miller WLLLLL Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1984-11-09 Jerry Williams WWLLLL Riviera Hotel & Casino, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
1984-03-18 Tom Trimm WLWWWL Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica WIN
Technical knockout
1983-09-09 Gordon Racette WWWWWW Caesars Palace, Outdoor Arena, Las Vegas WIN
Unanimous decision
1983-04-10 Jimmy Young WWWLLL Hilton Hotel, Pittsburgh WIN
Unanimous decision
1983-02-25 Larry Givens LWLLWL Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati WIN
Technical knockout
1982-09-18 Steve Zouski WWLWWL Sands Casino Hotel, Atlantic City WIN
Corner retirement
1982-08-07 Clarence Hill WWWWWW University of New Mexico, Albuquerque WIN
Unanimous decision
1982-06-12 Claman Parker WLLLLL Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
Technical knockout
1982-04-11 Baker Tinsley WWWLLL Playboy Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City WIN
KO
1981-12-18 Don Halpin LLWLLW David Lawrence Center, Pittsburgh WIN
Unanimous decision
1981-11-21 Jesse Brown LLL Vegas Club, Erlanger WIN
Technical knockout
1981-08-21 Dennis Wimberly debut Dunn Sports Center, Elizabeth WIN
Technical knockout
1980-11-29 Mike Creel LWLLLL Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles WIN
Corner retirement
1980-11-22 Larry Sims DLLLLW Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati WIN
Technical knockout
1980-11-14 John L Johnson LDWWLL Jai Alai Fronton, Miami WIN
Technical knockout
1980-11-07 Ron Draper LWLLWW HemisFair Arena, San Antonio WIN
Points
1980-08-02 Jerry Hunter DL Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati WIN
Technical knockout
1980-06-14 Bruce Scott LLLWWL Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati WIN
Technical knockout