Best fights of Antonio Tarver
Over 18 years as a professional, Antonio Tarver has compiled a 31-6-1 (22) record, including 15 title fights across three weight classes. Here are his best fights.
1. Antonio Tarver KOs Roy Jones Jr. in their 2nd fight
On May 15, 2004 Antonio Tarver fought Roy Jones Jr. for the IBA, IBO, The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBC light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Tarver was 35 years old with a record of 21-2, and Jr. was 35 with a record of 49-1. Tarver was coming off a loss, while Jr. was on a 15-fight winning streak. Tarver stopped Roy Jones Jr. via TKO in the 2nd round. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
2. Antonio Tarver defeats Roy Jones Jr. in their 3rd fight
On October 1, 2005 Antonio Tarver defended his IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Roy Jones Jr.. It was their third meeting. Tarver was 36 years old with a record of 23-3, and Jr. was 36 with a record of 49-3. Tarver was coming off a win, while Jr. was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tarver won via unanimous decision. Defended the titles.
3. Antonio Tarver defeats Montell Griffin
On April 26, 2003 Antonio Tarver fought Montell Griffin for the vacant IBF and WBC light heavyweight titles. Tarver was 34 years old with a record of 20-1, and Griffin was 32 with a record of 44-3. Tarver was on a 4-fight winning streak and Griffin was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tarver won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
4. Antonio Tarver loses to Roy Jones Jr. via majority decision
On November 8, 2003 Antonio Tarver, the WBC light heavyweight champion, met Roy Jones Jr., the IBO, The Ring, and WBA (Super) light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Tarver was 34 years old with a record of 21-1, and Jr. was 34 with a record of 48-1. Tarver was on a 5-fight winning streak and Jr. was on a 14-fight winning streak. Tarver lost via majority decision. Lost the title in unification. Went the distance with Jr..
5. Antonio Tarver defeats Glen Johnson in their 2nd fight
On June 18, 2005 Antonio Tarver fought Glen Johnson for the IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Tarver was 36 years old with a record of 22-3, and Johnson was 36 with a record of 42-9-2. Tarver was coming off a loss, while Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tarver won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
6. Antonio Tarver defeats Clinton Woods
On April 12, 2008 Antonio Tarver, the IBO light heavyweight champion, met Clinton Woods, the IBF light heavyweight champion, in a title unification fight. Tarver was 39 years old with a record of 26-4, and Woods was 35 with a record of 41-3-1. Tarver was on a 2-fight winning streak and Woods was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tarver won via unanimous decision. Became the unified light heavyweight champion.
7. Antonio Tarver defeats Reggie Johnson
On January 25, 2002 Antonio Tarver fought Reggie Johnson for the NABF and USBA light heavyweight titles. Tarver was 33 years old with a record of 18-1, and Johnson was 35 with a record of 42-6-1. Tarver was on a 2-fight winning streak and Johnson was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tarver won via split decision. Crowned the new light heavyweight champion.
8. Antonio Tarver draws with Steve Cunningham
On August 14, 2015 Antonio Tarver faced Steve Cunningham in a heavyweight bout. Tarver was 46 years old with a record of 31-6, and Cunningham was 39 with a record of 28-7. Tarver was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Cunningham was coming off a loss. The fight ended in a split decision.