Antonio Tarver (The Magic Man) is a 56-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 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 Eric Harding. 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".
# | Date | Age | Opponent | Res | Via |
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39 | Aug 14, 2015 | 46 | ![]() | draw | SD 12 |
38 | Dec 11, 2014 | 46 | ![]() | win | TKO 7 |
37 | Nov 26, 2013 | 45 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
36 | Jun 02, 2012 | 43 | ![]() | nc | NA
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35 | Jun 20, 2011 | 42 | ![]() | win | RTD 9 |
34 | Oct 15, 2010 | 41 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
33 | May 09, 2009 | 40 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
32 | Oct 11, 2008 | 39 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
31 | Apr 12, 2008 | 39 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
30 | Dec 01, 2007 | 39 | ![]() | win | TKO 4 |
29 | Jun 09, 2007 | 38 | ![]() | win | MD 12 |
28 | Jun 10, 2006 | 37 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
27 | Oct 01, 2005 | 36 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
26 | Jun 18, 2005 | 36 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
25 | Dec 18, 2004 | 36 | ![]() | loss | SD 12 |
24 | May 15, 2004 | 35 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
23 | Nov 08, 2003 | 34 | ![]() | loss | MD 12 |
22 | Apr 26, 2003 | 34 | ![]() | win | UD 12 |
21 | Jul 20, 2002 | 33 | ![]() | win | TKO 5 |
20 | Jan 25, 2002 | 33 | ![]() | win | SD 12 |
19 | Aug 03, 2001 | 32 | ![]() | win | KO 10 |
18 | Feb 24, 2001 | 32 | ![]() | win | TKO 5 |
17 | Jun 23, 2000 | 31 | ![]() | loss | UD 12 |
16 | Feb 29, 2000 | 31 | ![]() | win | KO 1 |
15 | Oct 02, 1999 | 30 | ![]() | win | TKO 9 |
14 | Jun 12, 1999 | 30 | ![]() | win | TKO 5 |
13 | Mar 27, 1999 | 30 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
12 | Feb 05, 1999 | 30 | ![]() | win | KO 4 |
11 | Aug 30, 1998 | 29 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
10 | Jun 23, 1998 | 29 | ![]() | win | RTD 4 |
9 | Mar 24, 1998 | 29 | ![]() | win | UD 8 |
8 | Jan 17, 1998 | 29 | ![]() | win | TKO 7 |
7 | Dec 02, 1997 | 29 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |
6 | Oct 28, 1997 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
5 | Oct 04, 1997 | 28 | ![]() | win | UD 6 |
4 | Aug 12, 1997 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 1 |
3 | Jun 21, 1997 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
2 | Apr 29, 1997 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 3 |
1 | Feb 18, 1997 | 28 | ![]() | win | TKO 2 |