Tony Lopez

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Tony Lopez
Born February 24, 1963 (age 44)
Occupation Professional Boxer

"Tony The Tiger (boxer)" redirects here. For other uses, see Tony The Tiger (disambiguation). For the article about the cartoon mascot, see Tony The Tiger.

Tony "The Tiger" Lopez (born February 24, 1963), is a former professional boxer from Sacramento, CA. He was a 3-Time World Boxing Champion. He is remembered for his victory in the 1988 Ring Magazine Fight of the year by decision over Rocky Lockridge.

  • Nationality: US American
  • Stance: Orthodox
  • Height: 5' 6
  • Reach: 72 in
  • Career Record: Won 50 (KOs 34) Lost 8 Drawn 1
Preceded by
Rocky Lockridge
IBF Super Featherweight Champion
23 Jul 1988– 7 Oct 1989
Succeeded by
John John Molina
Preceded by
John John Molina
IBF Super Featherweight Champion
20 May 1990– 13 Sep 1991
Succeeded by
Brian Mitchell
Preceded by
Joey Gamache
WBA Lightweight Champion
24 Oct 1992– 26 Jun 1993
Succeeded by
Dingaan Thobela
Preceded by
Sugar Ray Leonard W12 Marvin Hagler
Ring Magazine Fight of the year
1988 (W12 Rocky Lockridge)
Succeeded by
Roberto Duran W12 Iran Barkley

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