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Tony Tucker

Tony Tucker

“TNT”
Boxing record: 57-7, 1 NC (47)
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Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.

Tony Tucker losses

Over 18 years as a professional, Tony Tucker has compiled a 57-7 (47) record, including eleven title fights. He has seven losses, five of them in title fights.

  1. 7. Tony Tucker loses to John Ruiz via KO

    On January 31, 1998 Tony Tucker fought John Ruiz for the NABF heavyweight title. Tucker was 39 years old with a record of 56-6, and Ruiz was 26 with a record of 31-3. Tucker was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ruiz was on a 6-fight winning streak. Ruiz stopped Tucker via TKO in the 11th round. Failed to capture the title. Lasted into the 11th round.

  2. 6. Tony Tucker loses to Herbie Hide via KO

    On June 28, 1997 Tony Tucker fought Herbie Hide for the vacant WBO heavyweight title. Tucker was 38 years old with a record of 54-5, and Hide was 25 with a record of 28-1. Both Tucker and Hide were on a 2-fight winning streak. Hide stopped Tucker via TKO in the 2nd round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  3. 5. 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.

  4. 4. Tony Tucker loses to Henry Akinwande via unanimous decision

    On December 16, 1995 Tony Tucker faced Henry Akinwande in a heavyweight bout. Tucker was 36 years old with a record of 52-3, and Akinwande was 40 with a record of 26-0-1. Tucker was coming off a loss, while Akinwande was on an undefeated 8-fight winning streak. Tucker lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Akinwande.

  5. 3. Tony Tucker loses to Bruce Seldon via KO

    On April 8, 1995 Tony Tucker fought Bruce Seldon for the vacant WBA heavyweight title. Tucker was 36 years old with a record of 52-2, and Seldon was 28 with a record of 31-3. Tucker was on a 4-fight winning streak and Seldon was on a 7-fight winning streak. Seldon stopped Tucker via retirement in the 7th round. Failed to win the vacant title.

  6. 2. Tony Tucker loses to Lennox Lewis via unanimous decision

    On May 8, 1993 Tony Tucker fought Lennox Lewis for the WBC heavyweight title. Tucker was 34 years old with a record of 48-1, and Lewis was 27 with a record of 22-0. Tucker was on a 14-fight winning streak and Lewis was on an undefeated 22-fight winning streak. Tucker lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Lewis.

  7. 1. 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.