Tony Tubbs losses
Over 26 years as a professional, Tony Tubbs has compiled a 47-10 (24) record, including seven title fights. He has ten losses, four of them in title fights.
10. Tony Tubbs loses to Abraham Okine via KO
On July 25, 2003 Tony Tubbs faced Abraham Okine. Tubbs was 45 years old with a record of 42-9, and Okine was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was coming off a loss. Okine stopped Tubbs via TKO in the 8th round. Lasted into the 8th round.
9. Tony Tubbs loses to Gilbert Martinez via unanimous decision
On January 17, 2003 Tony Tubbs faced Gilbert Martinez. Tubbs was 44 years old with a record of 42-8, and Martinez was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tubbs lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Martinez.
8. Tony Tubbs loses to Brian Nielsen via KO
On October 20, 1995 Tony Tubbs faced Brian Nielsen in a heavyweight bout. Tubbs was 37 years old with a record of 40-7, and Nielsen was 30 with a record of 21-0. Tubbs was coming off a loss, while Nielsen was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak. Nielsen stopped Tubbs via TKO in the 4th round.
7. Tony Tubbs loses to Alexander Zolkin in their 2nd fight via majority decision
On August 25, 1995 Tony Tubbs fought Alexander Zolkin for the vacant NABF heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Tubbs was 37 years old with a record of 40-6, and Zolkin was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was coming off a win. Tubbs lost via majority decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Zolkin.
6. Tony Tubbs loses to Jimmy Thunder via points decision
On December 6, 1994 Tony Tubbs fought Jimmy Thunder for the vacant IBO heavyweight title. Tubbs was 36 years old with a record of 39-5, and Thunder was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs lost via points decision. Failed to win the vacant title. Went the distance with Thunder.
5. Tony Tubbs loses to Jimmy Ellis via KO
On August 16, 1993 Tony Tubbs faced Jimmy Ellis. Tubbs was 35 years old with a record of 34-4, and Ellis was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was on a 4-fight winning streak. Ellis stopped Tubbs via KO in the 1st round.
4. Tony Tubbs loses to Lionel Butler via KO
On August 18, 1992 Tony Tubbs faced Lionel Butler. Tubbs was 34 years old with a record of 30-3, and Butler was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tubbs was coming off a win. Butler stopped Tubbs via KO in the 1st round.
3. Tony Tubbs loses to Riddick Bowe via unanimous decision
On April 20, 1991 Tony Tubbs faced Riddick Bowe in a heavyweight bout. Tubbs was 33 years old with a record of 29-2, and Bowe was 23 with a record of 22-0. Tubbs was on a 2-fight winning streak and Bowe was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Tubbs lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Bowe.
2. Tony Tubbs loses to Mike Tyson via KO
On March 21, 1988 Tony Tubbs fought Mike Tyson for the undisputed heavyweight title. Tubbs was 30 years old with a record of 24-1, and Tyson was 21 with a record of 33-0. Tubbs was on a 3-fight winning streak and Tyson was on an undefeated 33-fight winning streak. Tyson stopped Tubbs via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to capture the title.
1. Tony Tubbs loses to Tim Witherspoon via majority decision
On January 17, 1986 Tony Tubbs defended his WBA heavyweight title against Tim Witherspoon. Tubbs was 27 years old with a record of 21-0, and Witherspoon was 28 with a record of 23-2. Tubbs was on an undefeated 21-fight winning streak and Witherspoon was on a 5-fight winning streak. Tubbs lost via majority decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Witherspoon.