Best fights of Tony Tubbs
Over 26 years as a professional, Tony Tubbs has compiled a 47-10 (24) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Tubbs defeats Greg Page
On April 29, 1985 Tony Tubbs fought Greg Page for the WBA heavyweight title. Tubbs was 27 years old with a record of 20-0, and Page was 26 with a record of 24-3. Tubbs was on an undefeated 20-fight winning streak and Page was coming off a win. Tubbs won via unanimous decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Tony Tubbs defeats Bruce Seldon
On October 14, 1992 Tony Tubbs faced Bruce Seldon in a heavyweight bout. Tubbs was 34 years old with a record of 30-4, and Seldon was 25 with a record of 24-2. Tubbs was coming off a loss, while Seldon was on a 6-fight winning streak. Tubbs won via unanimous decision.
3. Tony Tubbs KOs Andre Crowder
On March 29, 1995 Tony Tubbs faced Andre Crowder. Tubbs was 37 years old with a record of 39-6, and Crowder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was coming off a loss. Tubbs stopped Andre Crowder via KO in the 1st round.
4. Tony Tubbs KOs Ladislao Mijangos
On June 24, 1989 Tony Tubbs faced Ladislao Mijangos. Tubbs was 31 years old with a record of 26-2, and Mijangos was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tubbs stopped Ladislao Mijangos via TKO in the 3rd round.
5. Tony Tubbs KOs Mike Cohen
On July 28, 1990 Tony Tubbs faced Mike Cohen. Tubbs was 32 years old with a record of 27-2, and Cohen was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs stopped Mike Cohen via TKO in the 6th round.
6. Tony Tubbs KOs Tom Trimm
On March 18, 1984 Tony Tubbs faced Tom Trimm. Tubbs was 26 years old with a record of 16-0, and Trimm was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Tubbs stopped Tom Trimm via TKO in the 2nd round.
7. Tony Tubbs KOs Tim Miller
On January 16, 1985 Tony Tubbs faced Tim Miller. Tubbs was 26 years old with a record of 18-0, and Miller was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak. Tubbs stopped Tim Miller via TKO in the 2nd round.
8. Tony Tubbs KOs Mario Oscar Melo
On August 30, 1997 Tony Tubbs faced Mario Oscar Melo. Tubbs was 39 years old with a record of 40-8, and Melo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was on a 2-fight losing streak. Tubbs stopped Mario Oscar Melo via KO in the 5th round.
9. Tony Tubbs stops Eddie Gonzales
On September 29, 1987 Tony Tubbs faced Eddie Gonzales. Tubbs was 29 years old with a record of 23-1, and Gonzales was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tubbs stopped Eddie Gonzales via retirement in the 3rd round.
10. Tony Tubbs KOs Leon Taylor
On February 16, 1992 Tony Tubbs faced Leon Taylor. Tubbs was 34 years old with a record of 29-3, and Taylor was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was coming off a loss. Tubbs stopped Leon Taylor via TKO in the 8th round.