All boxersTony Tubbs
“TNT”
Boxing · Retired47-10-0 (2 NC)RECORD
25WINS BY KO / TKO
22WINS BY DECISION
59PRO FIGHTS
Against boxers on FightRec: 0-3-0 in 3 fights.
Profile
| Full name | Tony Tubbs |
|---|---|
| Nickname | TNT |
| Date of birth | 15 Feb 1958 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Weight classes | Heavyweight |
| Height | 190 cm (6′3″) |
| Reach | 201 cm (79″) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 1980–2006 |
| Status | Retired |
| Fights on FightRec | 3 (1986–1991) |
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Titles and honours
- WBA heavyweight champion 1985–1986
- West Virginia heavyweight champion 2004–2006
Background
Tubbs was a 1979 amateur world cup gold medalist who turned pro in 1980. He won the WBA heavyweight title in 1985 and lost it to Tim Witherspoon in 1986.
Fights against boxers on FightRec
3 fights. Newest first.
| Result | Opponent | Method | Round | Time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | Riddick Bowe | Decision (unanimous) | 10 | 20 Apr 1991 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA | |
| Loss | Mike Tyson | TKO | 2 | 2:54 | 21 Mar 1988 | Tokyo, Japan |
| Loss | Tim Witherspoon | Decision (majority) | 15 | 17 Jan 1986 | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |