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 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 loses to Wladimir Klitschko via KO
On July 12, 2008 Tony Thompson fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, and WBO 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.
3. Tony Thompson loses to Wladimir Klitschko in their 2nd fight via KO
On July 7, 2012 Tony Thompson fought Wladimir Klitschko for the IBF, IBO, The Ring, WBA (Super), and WBO 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.
