Best fights of Tony Thompson
Over 16 years as a professional, Tony Thompson has compiled a 40-7 (27) record, including ten title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Thompson defeats Dominick Guinn
On June 28, 2006 Tony Thompson fought Dominick Guinn for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. Thompson was 34 years old with a record of 27-1, and Guinn was 31 with a record of 26-3-1. Thompson was on a 23-fight winning streak and Guinn was coming off a win. Thompson won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
2. Tony Thompson defeats Vaughn Bean
On September 11, 2004 Tony Thompson faced Vaughn Bean in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 32 years old with a record of 23-1, and Bean was 30 with a record of 44-3. Thompson was on a 19-fight winning streak and Bean was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson won via unanimous decision.
3. Tony Thompson loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On July 12, 2008 Tony Thompson fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles. Thompson was 36 years old with a record of 31-1, and Klitschko was 32 with a record of 50-3. Thompson was on a 27-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 8-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Thompson via KO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.
4. Tony Thompson KOs David Price
On February 23, 2013 Tony Thompson faced David Price in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 41 years old with a record of 36-3, and Price was 29 with a record of 15-0. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Price was on an undefeated 15-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped David Price via TKO in the 2nd round.
5. Tony Thompson loses to Wladimir Klitschko in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 7, 2012 Tony Thompson fought Wladimir Klitschko for the WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, and The Ring heavyweight titles. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 40 years old with a record of 36-2, and Klitschko was 36 with a record of 57-3. Thompson was on a 5-fight winning streak and Klitschko was on a 15-fight winning streak. Klitschko stopped Thompson via TKO in the 6th round. Failed to capture the title.
6. Tony Thompson KOs Luan Krasniqi
On July 14, 2007 Tony Thompson fought Luan Krasniqi for the vacant WBO InterContinental heavyweight title. Thompson was 35 years old with a record of 29-1, and Krasniqi was 36 with a record of 30-2-1. Thompson was on a 25-fight winning streak and Krasniqi was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Luan Krasniqi via TKO in the 5th round. Won the vacant title.
7. Tony Thompson KOs Maurice Harris
On May 27, 2011 Tony Thompson faced Maurice Harris in a heavyweight bout. Thompson was 39 years old with a record of 35-2, and Harris was 35 with a record of 24-14-2. Both Thompson and Harris were on a 4-fight winning streak. Thompson stopped Maurice Harris via TKO in the 3rd round.
8. Tony Thompson stops Odlanier Solís in their 2nd fight
On February 27, 2015 Tony Thompson fought Odlanier Solís for the vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 43 years old with a record of 39-5, and Solís was 34 with a record of 20-2. Both Thompson and Solís were coming off a loss. Thompson stopped Odlanier Solís via retirement in the 9th round. Won the vacant title.
9. Tony Thompson KOs David Price in their 2nd fight
On July 6, 2013 Tony Thompson faced David Price in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Thompson was 41 years old with a record of 37-3, and Price was 30 with a record of 15-1. Thompson was coming off a win, while Price was coming off a loss. Thompson stopped David Price via TKO in the 5th round.
10. Tony Thompson defeats Odlanier Solís
On March 22, 2014 Tony Thompson fought Odlanier Solís for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title. Thompson was 42 years old with a record of 38-4, and Solís was 33 with a record of 20-1. Thompson was coming off a loss, while Solís was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thompson won via split decision. Won the vacant title.