Antonio Tarver
Career, Record, Stats
Antonio Tarver (The Magic Man) is a 55-year-old retired American professional boxer. He is a former light-heavyweight world champion with 7 world-title wins. In a career spanning 18 years, 5 months, and 27 days, Tarver amassed a record of 31-6-1, which includes 22 wins via KO, 1 of which was in a world-title fight.
Antonio Tarver's Boxing Career
Antonio Tarver was born in Orlando, Florida, U.S. on November 21, 1968. He made his professional debut at the age of 28 years on February 18, 1997 against Joaquin Garcia. Tarver defeated Garcia via 2nd round TKO, making a successful beginning of his pro career.
Tarver became a world champion fight at the age of 34 after 21 professional fights. He challenged Montell Griffin for the WBC and IBF light-heavyweight titles and defeated the champion via 12-round unanimous decision, winning his first world titles.
He then went on to successfully win the WBA and The Ring light-heavyweight world titles as well.
Tarver's last fight was a draw against Steve Cunningham on August 14, 2015.
Some of Antonio Tarver's best fights have been against Roy Jones Jr. (HOFer), Glen Johnson, Clinton Woods, Montell Griffin, Reggie Johnson, Steve Cunningham, and Nagy Aguilera. For a complete list of Tarver's best fights and their details, refer to "Best fights of Antonio Tarver".
Tarver has 6 losses on his record. For details about these losses refer to "Antonio Tarver Losses".
Antonio Tarver's Boxing Record
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
39 | Aug 14, 2015 | 46 | 
Steve Cunningham 39 28-7  | draw | SD 12 |
38 | Dec 11, 2014 | 46 |  Johnathon Banks | win | TKO 7 |
37 | Nov 26, 2013 | 45 | Mike Sheppard | win | TKO 4 |
36 | Jun 02, 2012 | 43 | Lateef Kayode | nc | NA
|
35 | Jun 20, 2011 | 42 | Danny Green | win | RTD 9 |
34 | Oct 15, 2010 | 41 | 
Nagy Aguilera 24 16-4 | win | UD 12 |
33 | May 09, 2009 | 40 | 
Chad Dawson 26 27-0 | loss | UD 12 |
32 | Oct 11, 2008 | 39 |
Chad Dawson 26 26-0 | loss | UD 12 |
31 | Apr 12, 2008 | 39 | 
Clinton Woods 35 41-3-1 | win | UD 12 |
30 | Dec 01, 2007 | 39 | Danny Santiago | win | TKO 4 |
29 | Jun 09, 2007 | 38 | Elvir Muriqi | win | MD 12 |
28 | Jun 10, 2006 | 37 | 
Bernard Hopkins 41 46-4-1 | loss | UD 12 |
27 | Oct 01, 2005 | 36 | 
Roy Jones Jr. 36 49-3 | win | UD 12 |
26 | Jun 18, 2005 | 36 | 
Glen Johnson 36 42-9-2 | win | UD 12 |
25 | Dec 18, 2004 | 36 |
Glen Johnson 35 41-9-2 | loss | SD 12 |
24 | May 15, 2004 | 35 |
Roy Jones Jr. 35 49-1 | win | TKO 2 |
23 | Nov 08, 2003 | 34 |
Roy Jones Jr. 34 48-1 | loss | MD 12 |
22 | Apr 26, 2003 | 34 | 
Montell Griffin 32 44-3 | win | UD 12 |
21 | Jul 20, 2002 | 33 | Eric Harding | win | TKO 5 |
20 | Jan 25, 2002 | 33 | 
Reggie Johnson 35 42-6-1 | win | SD 12 |
19 | Aug 03, 2001 | 32 | Chris Johnson | win | KO 10 |
18 | Feb 24, 2001 | 32 | Lincoln Carter | win | TKO 5 |
17 | Jun 23, 2000 | 31 | Eric Harding | loss | UD 12 |
16 | Feb 29, 2000 | 31 | Ernest Mateen | win | KO 1 |
15 | Oct 02, 1999 | 30 | Mohamed Benguesmia | win | TKO 9 |
14 | Jun 12, 1999 | 30 | Jerry Williams | win | TKO 5 |
13 | Mar 27, 1999 | 30 | Roy Francis | win | TKO 3 |
12 | Feb 05, 1999 | 30 | John Williams | win | KO 4 |
11 | Aug 30, 1998 | 29 | Rocky Gannon | win | TKO 2 |
10 | Jun 23, 1998 | 29 | Jose Luis Rivera | win | RTD 4 |
9 | Mar 24, 1998 | 29 | Charles Oliver | win | UD 8 |
8 | Jan 17, 1998 | 29 | Boyer Chew | win | TKO 7 |
7 | Dec 02, 1997 | 29 | Roy Francis | win | TKO 2 |
6 | Oct 28, 1997 | 28 | Benito Fernandez | win | TKO 3 |
5 | Oct 04, 1997 | 28 | Berry Butler | win | UD 6 |
4 | Aug 12, 1997 | 28 | Shelby Gross | win | TKO 1 |
3 | Jun 21, 1997 | 28 | Tracy Barrios | win | TKO 3 |
2 | Apr 29, 1997 | 28 | Jason Burrell | win | TKO 3 |
1 | Feb 18, 1997 | 28 | Joaquin Garcia | win | TKO 2 |