Tony Tubbs
Career, Record, Stats
Tony Tubbs (TNT) is a 66-year-old retired American professional boxer. He is a former heavyweight world champion. In a career spanning 26 years, 4 months, and 21 days, Tubbs amassed a record of 47-10, which includes 24 wins via KO.
Tony Tubbs' Boxing Career
Tony Tubbs was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. on February 15, 1958. He made his professional debut at the age of 22 years on June 14, 1980 against Bruce Scott. Tubbs defeated Scott via 1st round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Tubbs became a world champion at the age of 27 after 20 professional fights. He challenged Greg Page for the WBA heavyweight title and defeated the champion via 15-round unanimous decision, winning his first world title.
Tubbs' last fight was a unanimous decision victory over Adam Smith at age 48, on November 4, 2006.
Some of Tony Tubbs' best fights have been against Greg Page, Bruce Seldon, Brian Minto, James Smith, Tyrell Biggs, José Ribalta, and Jimmy Young. For a complete list of Tubbs' best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Tony Tubbs".
Tubbs has 10 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Tony Tubbs Losses".
Tony Tubbs' Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
59 | Nov 04, 2006 | 48 |  Adam Smith | win | UD 6 |
58 | Aug 06, 2006 | 48 | Jason Waller | win | TKO 7 |
57 | Feb 25, 2005 | 47 | Danny Wofford | win | UD 6 |
56 | Dec 30, 2004 | 46 | 
Brian Minto 29 18-0 | win | SD 10 |
55 | Oct 29, 2004 | 46 | Brian Sargent | win | TKO 1 |
54 | Jul 25, 2003 | 45 | Abraham Okine | loss | TKO 8 |
53 | Jan 17, 2003 | 44 | Gilbert Martinez | loss | UD 10 |
52 | Mar 26, 2002 | 44 | Michael Shanks | win | TKO 2 |
51 | Aug 30, 1997 | 39 | Mario Oscar Melo | win | KO 5 |
50 | Oct 20, 1995 | 37 | 
Brian Nielsen 30 21-0 | loss | RTD 3 |
49 | Aug 25, 1995 | 37 | Alexander Zolkin | loss | MD 12 |
48 | Mar 29, 1995 | 37 | Andre Crowder | win | KO 1 |
47 | Dec 06, 1994 | 36 | Jimmy Thunder | loss | PTS 12 |
46 | Oct 04, 1994 | 36 | William Morris | nc | NA
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45 | Feb 22, 1994 | 36 | Everett Martin | win | UD 10 |
44 | Dec 03, 1993 | 35 | Willie Jackson | win | UD 3 |
43 | Dec 03, 1993 | 35 | 
Tyrell Biggs 32 25-6 | win | UD 3 |
42 | Dec 03, 1993 | 35 | 
Jose Ribalta 30 33-10-1 | win | UD 3 |
41 | Dec 03, 1993 | 35 | Daniel Dăncuță | win | UD 3 |
40 | Aug 16, 1993 | 35 | Jimmy Ellis | loss | KO 1 |
39 | Apr 27, 1993 | 35 | Melton Bowen | win | UD 10 |
38 | Feb 02, 1993 | 34 | Alexander Zolkin | win | UD 10 |
37 | Nov 24, 1992 | 34 | Jesse Ferguson | win | UD 10 |
36 | Oct 14, 1992 | 34 | 
Bruce Seldon 25 24-2 | win | UD 10 |
35 | Aug 18, 1992 | 34 | Lionel Butler | loss | KO 1 |
34 | Feb 16, 1992 | 34 | Leon Taylor | win | TKO 8 |
33 | Apr 20, 1991 | 33 | 
Riddick Bowe 23 22-0 | loss | UD 10 |
32 | Oct 20, 1990 | 32 | Lawrence Carter | win | RTD 6 |
31 | Jul 28, 1990 | 32 | Mike Cohen | win | TKO 6 |
30 | Nov 21, 1989 | 31 | 
Orlin Norris 24 22-1 | nc | NA
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29 | Jun 24, 1989 | 31 | Ladislao Mijangos | win | TKO 3 |
28 | May 06, 1989 | 31 | Eddie Richardson | win | DQ 8 |
27 | Apr 20, 1989 | 31 | Mike Evans | win | UD 10 |
26 | Mar 21, 1988 | 30 | 
Mike Tyson 21 33-0 | loss | TKO 2 |
25 | Sep 29, 1987 | 29 | Eddie Gonzales | win | RTD 3 |
24 | May 30, 1987 | 29 | Jerry Halstead | win | UD 10 |
23 | Apr 20, 1987 | 29 | Mike Jameson | win | UD 10 |
22 | Jan 17, 1986 | 27 | 
Tim Witherspoon 28 23-2 | loss | MD 15 |
21 | Apr 29, 1985 | 27 | 
Greg Page 26 24-3 | win | UD 15 |
20 | Mar 15, 1985 | 27 | 
James Smith 31 14-2 | win | UD 10 |
19 | Jan 16, 1985 | 26 | Tim Miller | win | TKO 2 |
18 | Nov 09, 1984 | 26 | Jerry Williams | win | TKO 7 |
17 | Mar 18, 1984 | 26 | Tom Trimm | win | TKO 2 |
16 | Sep 09, 1983 | 25 | Gordon Racette | win | UD 10 |
15 | Apr 10, 1983 | 25 | 
Jimmy Young 34 30-13-2 | win | UD 10 |
14 | Feb 25, 1983 | 25 | Larry Givens | win | TKO 7 |
13 | Sep 18, 1982 | 24 | Steve Zouski | win | TKO 5 |
12 | Aug 07, 1982 | 24 | Clarence Hill | win | UD 10 |
11 | Jun 12, 1982 | 24 | Clayman Parker | win | TKO 1 |
10 | Apr 11, 1982 | 24 | Baker Tinsley | win | KO 3 |
9 | Dec 18, 1981 | 23 | Don Halpin | win | UD 8 |
8 | Nov 21, 1981 | 23 | Jesse Brown | win | TKO 1 |
7 | Aug 21, 1981 | 23 | Dennis Wimberly | win | TKO 2 |
6 | Nov 29, 1980 | 22 | Mike Creel | win | RTD 3 |
5 | Nov 22, 1980 | 22 | Larry Sims | win | TKO 3 |
4 | Nov 14, 1980 | 22 | John L Johnson | win | TKO 1 |
3 | Nov 07, 1980 | 22 | Ron Draper | win | PTS 6 |
2 | Aug 02, 1980 | 22 | Ron Draper | win | TKO 4 |
1 | Jun 14, 1980 | 22 | Bruce Scott | win | TKO 1 |