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Antonio Tarver

Boxing record: 31-6-1, 1 NC (22)

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 top 10 best fights.

  1. 1. Antonio Tarver KOs Roy Jones Jr. in their 2nd fight

    On May 15, 2004 Antonio Tarver fought Roy Jones Jr. for the WBA (Super), WBC, IBO, IBA, and The Ring 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. 2. Antonio Tarver defeats Montell Griffin

    On April 26, 2003 Antonio Tarver fought Montell Griffin for the vacant WBC and IBF 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.

  3. 3. 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.

  4. 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 WBA (Super), IBO, and The Ring 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. 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. 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. 7. Antonio Tarver defeats Reggie Johnson

    On January 25, 2002 Antonio Tarver fought Reggie Johnson for the WBC-NABF and IBF-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. 8. Antonio Tarver KOs Eric Harding in their 2nd fight

    On July 20, 2002 Antonio Tarver faced Eric Harding in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tarver was 33 years old with a record of 19-1, and Harding was 29 with a record of 21-1-1. Tarver was on a 3-fight winning streak and Harding was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tarver stopped Eric Harding via TKO in the 5th round.

  9. 9. Antonio Tarver loses to Glen Johnson via split decision

    On December 18, 2004 Antonio Tarver defended his IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Glen Johnson. Tarver was 36 years old with a record of 22-2, and Johnson was 35 with a record of 41-9-2. Tarver was coming off a win and Johnson was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tarver lost via split decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Johnson.

  10. 10. Antonio Tarver loses to Bernard Hopkins via unanimous decision

    On June 10, 2006 Antonio Tarver defended his IBO and The Ring light heavyweight titles against Bernard Hopkins. Tarver was 37 years old with a record of 24-3, and Hopkins was 41 with a record of 46-4-1. Tarver was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Hopkins was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tarver lost via unanimous decision. Lost the titles. Went the distance with Hopkins.