Tony Tubbs

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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.

Amateur career

As an amateur, Tony Tubbs competed in 253 bouts, compiling a record of 240 wins and 13 losses—primarily in the heavyweight division.[1] 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.[2]

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. Tubbs trained with the Muhammad Ali Amateur Boxing Team in Santa Monica, CA. In 1979, Tubbs became the National AAU Heavyweight Champion by defeating Mitch Green and Greg Page, both contests were rematches of previous defeats.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". In 1979 Tubbs won the AIBA Boxing World Cup, defeating Khoren Indzhyan,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". and finally avenged his loss to Marvis Frazier, who prior to that upset went unbeaten with a 42–0 (21 KOs) record.[3] Tony fought as a member of the Muhammad Ali Amateur Boxing Team.

By 1980 the conclusion of Tubbs's 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". 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.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Highlights

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Tubbs finished his career having 253 fights, with a record of 240 wins, 13 losses.[4]

Professional career

Early years

Tubbs made his professional debut on June 14, 1980, with a first-round knockout of Bruce Scott. After 11 fights, he fought fellow undefeated prospect Clarence Hill on August 7, 1982 and won by a ten-round unanimous decision. After out-pointing Jimmy Young (who had defeated George Foreman) on April 10, 1983, he was signed by Don King and began rising up the rankings while appearing on several King undercards.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". On March 15, 1985, he faced future WBA Heavyweight Champ James "Bonecrusher" Smith in a WBA title eliminator. Tubbs won by a unanimous decision, taking his record to 20-0 (15 knockouts).Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

World heavyweight title fights

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On April 29, 1985, Tubbs challenged Greg Page for the WBA Heavyweight Championship. Page and Tubbs fought seven times as amateurs, with Page winning six of them, but for their only meeting as professionals, Tubbs won by a fifteen-round unanimous decision.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". On January 17, 1986, Tubbs made his first title defense against former WBC Heavyweight Champion Tim Witherspoon. Tubbs weighed-in at Script error: No such module "convert"., 15 more than he weighed for the Page fight, and lost the title by a fifteen-round majority decision.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Tubbs and Witherspoon had a rematch scheduled for December 12, 1986, but Tubbs pulled out of the fight and was replaced by Bonecrusher Smith, who knocked Witherspoon out in the first round. Tubbs said he had an injured shoulder, but promoter Don King accused Tubbs of trying to get more money.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". On March 21, 1988, Tubbs challenged Mike Tyson for the Undisputed World Heavyweight Championship; after out-boxing Tyson in the first round, Tubbs was knocked out in the second.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On November 21, 1989, Tubbs out-pointed top contender Orlin Norris, winning the North American Boxing Federation title. However, Tubbs tested positive for cocaine.[5] Tubbs was stripped of the title and the victory was changed to a "no contest".Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

On April 20, 1991, a 34-year-old Tubbs lost a highly controversial ten-round decision to future Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion, Riddick Bowe.[6] The general consensus in the media was that Tubbs had easily outboxed Bowe.[7] On August 8, 1992, Tubbs was upset by Lionel Butler in a first-round knockout. Tubbs came back to out-point future WBA Heavyweight Champion Bruce Seldon, knocking him down in the 1st round, and the undefeated Alexander Zolkin, but then suffered another first-round knockout—this one to clubfighter Jimmy Ellis.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

People's Choice Heavyweight Tournament

In December 1993, Tubbs took part in the one-night People's Choice Heavyweight Tournament in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. He knocked out Willie Jackson in the first round and won three-round decisions over 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyrell Biggs, Jose Ribalta, and Daniel Dăncuţă to win the tournament.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Depending on pay-per-view revenue, he had a chance to win $1 million. He was paid $170,000.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Late career

From 1994 to 1997, Tubbs went 3–3 with one no-contest. He retired but came back in 2002. He lost two of his first three comeback fights, but then won his next five, including a win over 18-0 Brian Minto. His last fight was a six-round unanimous decision over clubfighter Adam Smith on November 4, 2006.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

California Boxing Hall of Fame

Tubbs was inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame on June 25, 2011 in Studio City, CA. Tubbs attended the induction with his family, mother and children. [1]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Win 47–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Adam Smith UD 6 Nov 4, 2006 Waterfront Place Hotel, Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
58 Win 46–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jason Waller TKO 7 (8), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 6, 2006 Grand Victoria Casino & Resort, Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
57 Win 45–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Danny Wofford UD 6 Feb 25, 2005 Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
56 Win 44–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brian Minto SD 10 Dec 30, 2004 Mountaineer Casino Racetrack and Resort, Chester, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won West Virginia heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
55 Win 43–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brian Sargent TKO 1 (6), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 29, 2004 Civic Arena, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
54 Loss 42–10 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Abraham Okine TKO 8 (10), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 25, 2003 Lakeview Resort, Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Loss 42–9 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Gilbert Martinez UD 10 Jan 17, 2003 Palace Indian Gaming Center, Lemoore, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 42–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Michael Shanks TKO 2 (4), 0:52Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 26, 2002 Cumberland Place Exhibition Center, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 41–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mario Oscar Melo KO 5 (10) Aug 30, 1997 Estadio Polideportivo Islas Malvinas, Mar del Plata, ArgentinaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 40–8 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Brian Nielsen RTD 3 (10) Oct 20, 1995 Circus Building, Copenhagen, DenmarkScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 40–7 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alexander Zolkin MD 12 Aug 25, 1995 Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For NABF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 40–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Andre Crowder KO 1 (10), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 29, 1995 Myrl H. Shoemaker Center, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Loss 39–6 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jimmy Thunder PTS 12 Dec 6, 1994 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBO heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 NC 39–5 (2)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". William Morris UD 10 Oct 4, 1994 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Originally a UD win for Tubbs, later ruled an NCScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 39–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Everett Martin UD 10 Feb 22, 1994 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 38–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Jackson UD 3 Dec 3, 1993 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 37–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Tyrell Biggs UD 3 Dec 3, 1993 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 36–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jose Ribalta UD 3 Dec 3, 1993 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 35–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Daniel Dăncuță UD 3 Dec 3, 1993 Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Loss 34–5 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jimmy Ellis KO 1 Aug 16, 1993 Boise, Idaho, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Not Jimmy Ellis the former WBA world heavyweight championScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 34–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Melton Bowen UD 10 Apr 27, 1993 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 33–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Alexander Zolkin UD 10 Feb 2, 1993 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 32–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jesse Ferguson UD 10 Nov 24, 1992 The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 31–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bruce Seldon UD 10 Oct 14, 1992 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 30–4 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lionel Butler KO 1 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 18, 1992 Bayfront Plaza Auditorium, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 30–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Leon Taylor TKO 8 (10), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 16, 1992 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 29–3 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Riddick Bowe UD 10 Apr 20, 1991 Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lawrence Carter RTD 6 (10) Oct 20, 1990 Etess Arena, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Cohen TKO 6 (10), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 28, 1990 Trump's Castle, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 NC 27–2 (1)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Orlin Norris MD 12 Nov 21, 1989 Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". NABF heavyweight title at stake;
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29 Win 27–2 Ladislao Mijangos TKO 3 (10) Jun 24, 1989 Bakersfield, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–2 Eddie Richardson DQ 8 (10), 1:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 6, 1989 Civic Center, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Richardson disqualified for an intentional headbuttScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–2 Mike Evans UD 10 Apr 20, 1989 The Strand, Redondo Beach, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Loss 24–2 Mike Tyson TKO 2 (12), 2:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 21, 1988 Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 Eddie Gonzales RTD 3 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 29, 1987 Celebrity Theatre, Anaheim, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Jerry Halstead UD 10 May 30, 1987 Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Mike Jameson UD 10 Apr 20, 1987 Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Loss 21–1 Tim Witherspoon MD 15 Jan 17, 1986 Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Greg Page UD 15 Apr 29, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 James Smith UD 10 Mar 15, 1985 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Tim Miller TKO 2 (10) Jan 16, 1985 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Jerry Williams TKO 7 (10), 2:39Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 9, 1984 Riviera, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Tom Trimm TKO 2 (10) Mar 18, 1984 Civic Auditorium, Santa Monica, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Gordon Racette UD 10 Sep 9, 1983 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Jimmy Young UD 10 Apr 10, 1983 Hilton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Larry Givens TKO 7 (10), 1:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 25, 1983 Cincinnati Gardens, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Steve Zouski TKO 5 (10) Sep 18, 1982 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Clarence Hill UD 10 Aug 7, 1982 University, Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Clayman Parker TKO 1, 2:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 12, 1982 Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Baker Tinsley KO 3, 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 11, 1982 Playboy Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Don Halpin UD 8 Dec 18, 1981 David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Jesse Brown TKO 1, 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 21, 1981 Vegas Club, Erlanger, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Dennis Wimberly TKO 2, 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 21, 1981 Thomas Dunn Sports Center, Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Mike Creel RTD 3 (8), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 29, 1980 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Larry Sims TKO 3 (6) Nov 22, 1980 Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 John L Johnson TKO 1 (6), 2:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 14, 1980 Jai-Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Ron Draper PTS 6 Nov 7, 1980 HemisFair Arena, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Ron Draper TKO 4 (6), 0:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 2, 1980 Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Bruce Scott TKO 1 (6), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 14, 1980 Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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  3. ↑ Frazier sees self in son, Lansing State Journal, December 9, 1979, p. 53.
  4. ↑ Tony Tubbs Career Record at BoxingRecords.com. Last updated: March 1, 2006.
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Sources

  • Toledo Blade February 3, 1980
  • The Pittsburgh Press April 7, 1983
  • Gettysburg Times April 30, 1985
  • Philadelphia Inquirer January 18, 1986
  • Daily News December 5, 1986
  • Los Angeles Times March 22, 1988
  • Sports Illustrated March 29, 1988
  • New York Times July 22, 1992
  • Philadelphia Inquirer December 8, 1993

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Sporting positions

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U.S. heavyweight champion
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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check West Virginia
heavyweight champion
December 30, 2004 – 2006
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Title next held by
Justin Howes

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBA heavyweight champion
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