All boxersTony Thompson
“The Tiger”
Boxing · Retired40-7-0RECORD
27WINS BY KO / TKO
13WINS BY DECISION
47PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-3-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Anthony Tyrone Thompson |
|---|---|
| Nickname | The Tiger |
| Date of birth | 18 Oct 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 196 cm (6′5″) |
| Reach | 207 cm (81″) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Years active | 2000–2016 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (2008–2013) |
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Titles and honours
- WBC Continental Americas heavyweight champion 2006–2007
- WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight champion 2007
- WBC International heavyweight champion 2014
- Maryland heavyweight champion 2006
Background
Thompson grew up in foster care and an orphanage in Washington, D.C., and began boxing at 26. He challenged Wladimir Klitschko for the unified heavyweight titles in 2008 and 2012, losing both.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Kubrat Pulev | Decision (unanimous) | 12 | 24 Aug 2013 | Schwerin, Germany | |
| Loss | Wladimir Klitschko | TKO | 6 | 7 Jul 2012 | Bern, Switzerland | |
| Loss | Wladimir Klitschko | TKO | 11 | 12 Jul 2008 | Hamburg, Germany |