Tyrell Biggs

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Tyrell Biggs (born December 22, 1960) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1998, and challenged once for the undisputed heavyweight title in 1987. As an amateur he won a gold medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics, having previously won bronze at the 1983 Pan American Games and gold at the 1982 World Championships, all in the super heavyweight division.

Early life

Biggs was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making his sporting debut playing basketball at West Philadelphia High. He was a starting forward for the Speedboys' Public League and City champions in 1978, a team that extended a state-record winning streak to 68 before a regular season loss to Overbrook. In '77, one of Biggs' teammates was Gene Banks, who went on to excel at Duke and play in the NBA. After his initial boxing successes, he changed his name to "Tyrell".[1]

Amateur career

Template:BLP unsourced section Biggs' first major success as an amateur boxer was winning the gold medal at the 1981 United States National Boxing Championships in the super-heavyweight division. He repeated this feat the next year, and also in 1982 he won the World Championships in Munich, West Germany, where in the final he defeated Francesco Damiani from Italy on points, who beat the legendary Cuban veteran Teofilo Stevenson earlier in the competition. In 1983, Biggs won a bronze medal at the Pan American Games, losing to future professional challenger Jorge Luis Gonzalez in the semi-final. In addition, Biggs won a 3–2 split decision over Cuban Angel Milian, who had beaten Greg Page five years earlier.

In 1984, Biggs won the gold medal at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California, defeating future Olympic gold medallist and professional world champion Lennox Lewis in the quarter-finals. In the gold medal bout, Biggs beat Damiani on points again.

Biggs finished his amateur career with an outstanding record of 108-6-4.

Professional career

He turned professional soon after his Olympic victory, scoring a 6-round unanimous decision over Mike Evans on November 15, 1984 at Madison Square Garden in New York City in his first bout. Besides Mike Tyson, Lewis and Damiani he went on to face such other boxing luminaries as James "Quick" Tillis, Ossie Ocasio, Riddick Bowe, Tony Tubbs, Buster Mathis, Jr., and Larry Donald before ending his career with a second-round knockout of Carlton Davis in 1998. He did not win a title, but stalked the rankings of contendership for much of the mid- to late 1980s.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Biggs vs. Tyson

Template:Main article Biggs' biggest professional fight was against Tyson, for the latter's undisputed heavyweight title. Biggs and Tyson disliked each other, and Biggs derided Tyson before the fight. Biggs attempted to outbox Tyson, using his jab and movement. But Tyson kept coming in and landing big punches, wearing him down until the fight was stopped in the seventh. Tyson admitted after the fight to "carrying" Biggs so as to inflict more damage, in retaliation for Biggs' pre-match comments.[2]

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Tyson knocks out Biggs in the 7th-round, 1987.

Unfortunately the talented Biggs' life has been a constant fight against drug and alcohol addiction. He had to enter rehabilitation only a few months after turning professional, and some declare that his career at the time of the Tyson fight was already effectively over. Biggs' robe was sometimes emblazoned with, "Realize your potential", a drug rehabilitation mantra. An article published when he was 40 years old characterized him as "still fighting between stints in rehabilitation."[3][4]

Outside the ring

Biggs competed in the American Gladiators season 5 Gold Medal Challenge of Champions in 1993, losing to 1984 Gold Downhill Skiing medalist Bill Johnson. A feature documentary about Tyrell Biggs' life is currently in production.[5]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
40 Win 30–10 Template:Flagicon Carlton Davis KO 2 Aug 27, 1998 Template:Flagicon Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 29–10 Template:Flagicon Larry Donald KO 2 (10), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 11, 1997 Template:Flagicon Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 29–9 Template:Flagicon Alonzo Hollis PTS 6 Feb 19, 1997 Template:Flagicon Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 28–9 Template:Flagicon Andre Crowder TKO 1 Jan 11, 1997 Template:Flagicon Royal Oaks Center, Mount Washington, Kentucky, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Loss 27–9 Template:Flagicon Ray Anis TKO 3 (10), 2:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 4, 1994 Template:Flagicon Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 27–8 Template:Flagicon Buster Mathis Jr. UD 12 Feb 5, 1994 Template:Flagicon The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant USBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 27–7 Template:Flagicon Evgeny Sudakov SD 3 Dec 3, 1993 Template:Flagicon Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 26–7 Template:Flagicon Shane Sutcliffe TKO 2 (3), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 3, 1993 Template:Flagicon Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 25–7 Template:Flagicon Tony Tubbs UD 3 Dec 3, 1993 Template:Flagicon Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Loss 25–6 Template:Flagicon Mike Hunter UD 12 Jan 17, 1993 Template:Flagicon Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant USBA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 25–5 Template:Flagicon Marion Wilson UD 10 Dec 8, 1992 Template:Flagicon Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 24–5 Template:Flagicon John Jones KO 2 Nov 19, 1992 Template:Flagicon Days Inn South, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 23–5 Template:Flagicon Roy Jobe KO 1 Jul 18, 1992 Template:Flagicon Civic Assembly Center, Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 22–5 Template:Flagicon Mike Faulkner TKO 2 May 29, 1992 Template:Flagicon Amarillo, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 21–5 Template:Flagicon Charles Woolard TKO 1 (8), 2:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 7, 1992 Template:Flagicon Westin, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 20–5 Template:Flagicon Alan Jamison KO 1 Apr 18, 1992 Template:Flagicon High School Field House, Chandler, Oklahoma, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 19–5 Template:Flagicon Lennox Lewis TKO 3 (10), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 23, 1991 Template:Flagicon Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Loss 19–4 Template:Flagicon Riddick Bowe TKO 8 (10), 2:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 1991 Template:Flagicon Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 19–3 Template:Flagicon Rodolfo Marin UD 10 Dec 8, 1990 Template:Flagicon Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 18–3 Template:Flagicon Rick Kellar TKO 2 Apr 5, 1990 Template:Flagicon The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 17–3 Template:Flagicon Ossie Ocasio UD 10 Jan 11, 1990 Template:Flagicon Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 16–3 Template:Flagicon Bobby Crabtree TKO 5 (10) Nov 29, 1989 Template:Flagicon The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 15–3 Template:Flagicon Gary Mason KO 7 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 4, 1989 Template:Flagicon Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Loss 15–2 Template:Flagicon Francesco Damiani TKO 5 (10), 1:06Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 29, 1988 Template:Flagicon Palatrussardi, Milan, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Loss 15–1 Template:Flagicon Mike Tyson TKO 7 (15), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 16, 1987 Template:Flagicon Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Template:Flagicon Lorenzo Boyd TKO 3, 1:12Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 31, 1987 Template:Flagicon Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Template:Flagicon David Bey TKO 6 (10), 2:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 7, 1987 Template:Flagicon Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Template:Flagicon Renaldo Snipes UD 10 Dec 12, 1986 Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Template:Flagicon Robert Evans KO 5 (10), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 29, 1986 Template:Flagicon Alexandra Palace, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Template:Flagicon Percell Davis UD 10 Sep 14, 1986 Template:Flagicon Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Template:Flagicon Rodney Smith RTD 7 (8) Aug 14, 1986 Template:Flagicon Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Template:Flagicon Jeff Sims UD 10 Mar 23, 1986 Template:Flagicon Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Template:Flagicon James Tillis UD 8 Jan 25, 1986 Template:Flagicon Americana Host Farm Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Tony Anthony KO 1, 2:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 21, 1985 Template:Flagicon Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Danny Sutton TKO 7 (8) Nov 19, 1985 Template:Flagicon Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon Sterling Benjamin TKO 7 Aug 29, 1985 Template:Flagicon Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Eddie Richardson TKO 3 (6), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jul 13, 1985 Template:Flagicon Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Grady Daniels RTD 2 (6) May 17, 1985 Template:Flagicon Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Mike Perkins TKO 1 (6), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Apr 20, 1985 Template:Flagicon Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Mike Ronay Evans UD 6 Nov 15, 1984 Template:Flagicon Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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External links

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Inaugural champion U.S. super heavyweight champion
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  1. ↑ USA vs. The World match-up, YouTube.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
  2. ↑ Olympic Heavyweights – A History – Part Three, maxboxing.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
  3. ↑ BOXER'S ORDEAL: JEERS, DRUGS, nytimes.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
  4. ↑ Golden amateurs who never made talent pay, nytimes.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
  5. ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
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