Best of Antonio Tarver: Top 10 Fights
Antonio Tarver had 39 fights with 22 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Roy Jones Jr., Glen Johnson, Clinton Woods, Chad Dawson, and Bernard Hopkins. The following are Tarver's top 10 fights.
Antonio Tarver defeats Roy Jones Jr. in their 2nd fight
On Antonio Tarver defeated Roy Jones Jr. in the rematch via 2nd round TKO. Tarver was 35 years old with a record of 22-2 (18 KOs). Jones Jr. was 35 years old with a record of 49-1 (38 KOs). Tarver won the WBA (Super), WBC, and Ring Magazine light-heavyweight titles. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Tarver's fights.
Antonio Tarver defeats Glen Johnson in their 2nd fight
On Antonio Tarver defeated Jamaican boxer Glen Johnson in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Tarver was 36 years old with a record of 23-3 (18 KOs). Johnson was 36 years old with a record of 42-9-2 (28 KOs). Tarver won the Ring Magazine light-heavyweight title. This fight is the second best performance in Tarver's career.
Antonio Tarver defeats Clinton Woods
On Antonio Tarver defeated British boxer Clinton Woods via 12 round unanimous decision. Tarver was 39 years old with a record of 27-4 (19 KOs). Woods was 35 years old with a record of 41-3-1 (25 KOs). Tarver won the IBF light-heavyweight title.
Antonio Tarver defeats Roy Jones Jr. in their 3rd fight
On Antonio Tarver defeated Roy Jones Jr. in their 3rd fight via 12 round unanimous decision. Tarver was 36 years old with a record of 24-3 (18 KOs). Jones Jr. was 36 years old with a record of 49-3 (38 KOs). Tarver successfully defended his Ring Magazine light-heavyweight title.
Antonio Tarver loses to Roy Jones Jr.
On Antonio Tarver lost to Roy Jones Jr. via 12 round majority decision. Tarver was 34 years old with a record of 21-2 (17 KOs). Jones Jr. was 34 years old with a record of 48-1 (38 KOs). Tarver lost his WBC light-heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Tarver put on a good fight.
Antonio Tarver loses to Chad Dawson
On Antonio Tarver lost to Chad Dawson via 12 round unanimous decision. Tarver was 39 years old with a record of 27-5 (19 KOs). Dawson was 26 years old with an undefeated record of 26-0 (17 KOs). Tarver lost his IBF light-heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Tarver put on a good fight.
Antonio Tarver loses to Chad Dawson in their 2nd fight
On Antonio Tarver lost to Chad Dawson in the rematch via 12 round unanimous decision. Tarver was 40 years old with a record of 27-6 (19 KOs). Dawson was 26 years old with an undefeated record of 27-0 (17 KOs). Despite the loss, Tarver put on a good fight.
Antonio Tarver loses to Bernard Hopkins
On Antonio Tarver lost to Bernard Hopkins via 12 round unanimous decision. Tarver was 37 years old with a record of 24-4 (18 KOs). Hopkins was 41 years old with a record of 46-4-1 (32 KOs). Tarver lost his Ring Magazine light-heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Tarver put on a good fight.
Antonio Tarver defeats Montell Griffin
On Antonio Tarver defeated Montell Griffin via 12 round unanimous decision. Tarver was 34 years old with a record of 21-1 (17 KOs). Griffin was 32 years old with a record of 44-3 (29 KOs). Tarver won the vacant WBC and IBF light-heavyweight titles — his first world titles.
Antonio Tarver loses to Glen Johnson
On Antonio Tarver lost to Jamaican boxer Glen Johnson via 12 round split decision. Tarver was 36 years old with a record of 22-3 (18 KOs). Johnson was 35 years old with a record of 41-9-2 (28 KOs). Tarver lost his Ring Magazine light-heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Tarver put on a good fight.