Best fights of Tony Thornton
Over 12 years as a professional, Tony Thornton compiled a 37-7-1 (26) record, including seven title fights across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Thornton loses to James Toney via unanimous decision
On October 29, 1993 Tony Thornton fought James Toney for the IBF super middleweight title. Thornton was 33 years old with a record of 35-5-1, and Toney was 25 with a record of 39-0-2. Thornton was on a 4-fight winning streak and Toney was on an undefeated 11-fight winning streak. Thornton lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Toney.
2. Tony Thornton loses to Chris Eubank via unanimous decision
On September 19, 1992 Tony Thornton fought Chris Eubank for the WBO super middleweight title. Thornton was 32 years old with a record of 31-4-1, and Eubank was 26 with a record of 32-0. Thornton was on a 9-fight winning streak and Eubank was on an undefeated 32-fight winning streak. Thornton lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Eubank.
3. Tony Thornton KOs Daren Zenner
On January 17, 1995 Tony Thornton fought Daren Zenner for the vacant IBF-USBA super middleweight title. Thornton was 35 years old with a record of 36-6-1, and Zenner was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was coming off a win. Thornton stopped Daren Zenner via TKO in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Tony Thornton defeats Mike Tinley
On January 10, 1989 Tony Thornton fought Mike Tinley for the vacant IBF-USBA middleweight title. Thornton was 29 years old with a record of 20-1-1, and Tinley was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was on a 3-fight winning streak. Thornton won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Tony Thornton KOs Khalif Shabazz in 49 seconds
On June 11, 1992 Tony Thornton faced Khalif Shabazz. Thornton was 32 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Shabazz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was on a 8-fight winning streak. Thornton stopped Khalif Shabazz via KO in the 1st round.
6. Tony Thornton KOs Eddie Hall
On January 21, 1991 Tony Thornton faced Eddie Hall. Thornton was 31 years old with a record of 26-4-1, and Hall was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was on a 4-fight winning streak. Thornton stopped Eddie Hall via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Tony Thornton KOs Karama Leota
On August 27, 1990 Tony Thornton faced Karama Leota. Thornton was 30 years old with a record of 24-4-1, and Leota was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thornton stopped Karama Leota via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Tony Thornton KOs Jerry Holly
On July 28, 1988 Tony Thornton faced Jerry Holly. Thornton was 28 years old with a record of 18-1-1, and Holly was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was coming off a win. Thornton stopped Jerry Holly via KO in the 3rd round.
9. Tony Thornton KOs Frank Minton
On June 20, 1993 Tony Thornton faced Frank Minton. Thornton was 33 years old with a record of 33-5-1, and Minton was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was on a 2-fight winning streak. Thornton stopped Frank Minton via TKO in the 7th round.
10. Tony Thornton KOs Dave Tiberi
On May 21, 1990 Tony Thornton faced Dave Tiberi. Thornton was 30 years old with a record of 23-4-1, and Tiberi was 0 with a record of 0-0. Thornton was coming off a win. Thornton stopped Dave Tiberi via TKO in the 4th round.