Best of Tony Tucker: Top 10 Fights
Tony Tucker had 65 fights with 47 KO wins. Some of his best fights among these have been against Mike Tyson, Orlin Norris, Buster Douglas, Lennox Lewis, and Bruce Seldon. The following are Tucker's top 10 fights.
Tony Tucker loses to Mike Tyson
On Tony Tucker lost to Mike Tyson via 12 round unanimous decision. Tucker was 28 years old with a record of 34-1 (29 KOs). Tyson was 21 years old with an undefeated record of 30-0 (27 KOs). Tucker lost his IBF heavyweight title. Despite the loss, Tucker put on a good fight. The performance in this fight is the number one among all of Tucker's fights.
Tony Tucker loses to Orlin Norris in their 2nd fight
On Tony Tucker lost to Orlin Norris in the rematch via 10 round majority decision. Tucker was 37 years old with a record of 52-5 (43 KOs). Norris was 30 years old with a record of 44-4 (25 KOs). Despite the loss, Tucker put on a good fight. This fight is the second best performance in Tucker's career.
Tony Tucker defeats Buster Douglas
On Tony Tucker defeated Buster Douglas via 10th round TKO. Tucker was 28 years old with a record of 34-0 (29 KOs). Douglas was 27 years old with a record of 23-3-1 (15 KOs). Tucker won the vacant IBF heavyweight title — his first world title.
Tony Tucker loses to Lennox Lewis
On Tony Tucker lost to British boxer Lennox Lewis via 12 round unanimous decision. Tucker was 34 years old with a record of 48-2 (39 KOs). Lewis was 27 years old with an undefeated record of 22-0 (19 KOs). Despite the loss, Tucker put on a good fight.
Tony Tucker defeats Orlin Norris
On Tony Tucker defeated Orlin Norris via 12 round split decision. Tucker was 32 years old with a record of 41-1 (34 KOs). Norris was 25 years old with a record of 29-2 (15 KOs).
Tony Tucker loses to Bruce Seldon
On Tony Tucker lost to Bruce Seldon via 7th round RTD. Tucker was 36 years old with a record of 52-3 (43 KOs). Seldon was 28 years old with a record of 31-3 (27 KOs). Despite the loss, Tucker put on a good fight till it lasted.
Tony Tucker defeats Oliver McCall
On Tony Tucker defeated Oliver McCall via 10 round split decision. Tucker was 33 years old with a record of 45-1 (37 KOs). McCall was 27 years old with a record of 19-4 (12 KOs).
Tony Tucker defeats Dino Homsey
On Tony Tucker defeated Dino Homsey via 3rd round KO. Tucker was 30 years old with a record of 35-1 (30 KOs).
Tony Tucker defeats Calvin Jones
On Tony Tucker defeated Calvin Jones via 5th round KO. Tucker was 31 years old with a record of 36-1 (31 KOs).
Tony Tucker defeats Mike Rouse
On Tony Tucker defeated Mike Rouse via 5th round TKO. Tucker was 31 years old with a record of 38-1 (32 KOs).