Best fights of Tony Tucker
Over 18 years as a professional, Tony Tucker has compiled a 57-7 (47) record, including eleven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Tony Tucker defeats Orlin Norris
On June 3, 1991 Tony Tucker fought Orlin Norris for the WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Tucker was 32 years old with a record of 40-1, and Norris was 25 with a record of 29-2. Tucker was on a 6-fight winning streak and Norris was on a 7-fight winning streak. Tucker won via split decision. Crowned the new heavyweight champion.
2. Tony Tucker KOs Buster Douglas
On May 30, 1987 Tony Tucker fought Buster Douglas for the vacant IBF heavyweight title. Tucker was 28 years old with a record of 33-0, and Douglas was 27 with a record of 23-3-1. Tucker was on an undefeated 17-fight winning streak and Douglas was on a 3-fight winning streak. Tucker stopped Buster Douglas via TKO in the 10th round. Won the vacant title.
3. Tony Tucker loses to Mike Tyson via unanimous decision
On August 1, 1987 Tony Tucker met Mike Tyson in an undisputed heavyweight title unification fight. Tucker was 28 years old with a record of 34-0, and Tyson was 21 with a record of 30-0. Tucker was on an undefeated 18-fight winning streak and Tyson was on an undefeated 30-fight winning streak. Tucker lost via unanimous decision. Lost the undisputed title. Went the distance with Tyson.
4. Tony Tucker loses to Orlin Norris in their 2nd fight via split decision
On February 24, 1996 Tony Tucker faced Orlin Norris in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Tucker was 37 years old with a record of 52-4, and Norris was 30 with a record of 44-4. Tucker was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Norris was coming off a win. Tucker lost via split decision. Went the distance with Norris.
5. Tony Tucker defeats Oliver McCall
On June 26, 1992 Tony Tucker defended his WBC-NABF heavyweight title against Oliver McCall. Tucker was 33 years old with a record of 44-1, and McCall was 27 with a record of 19-4. Tucker was on a 10-fight winning streak and McCall was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tucker won via split decision. Defended the title.
6. Tony Tucker KOs Lionel Washington
On January 28, 1991 Tony Tucker fought Lionel Washington for the vacant California State heavyweight title. Tucker was 32 years old with a record of 38-1, and Washington was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tucker was on a 4-fight winning streak. Tucker stopped Lionel Washington via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
7. Tony Tucker KOs George Stephens
On February 19, 1994 Tony Tucker faced George Stephens. Tucker was 35 years old with a record of 49-2, and Stephens was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tucker was coming off a win. Tucker stopped George Stephens via TKO in the 1st round.
8. Tony Tucker KOs David Dixon
On June 29, 1996 Tony Tucker fought David Dixon for the vacant WBC-NABF heavyweight title. Tucker was 37 years old with a record of 52-5, and Dixon was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tucker was on a 3-fight losing streak. Tucker stopped David Dixon via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
9. Tony Tucker KOs Cecil Coffee
On July 2, 1994 Tony Tucker faced Cecil Coffee. Tucker was 35 years old with a record of 50-2, and Coffee was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tucker was on a 2-fight winning streak. Tucker stopped Cecil Coffee via TKO in the 2nd round.
10. Tony Tucker KOs Kimmuel Odum
On February 15, 1992 Tony Tucker faced Kimmuel Odum. Tucker was 33 years old with a record of 41-1, and Odum was 0 with a record of 0-0. Tucker was on a 7-fight winning streak. Tucker stopped Kimmuel Odum via TKO in the 2nd round.