Tony Lopez (boxer)
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| Tony Lopez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
February 24, 1963 Sacramento |
| Occupation | Professional Boxer |
Tony "The Tiger" Lopez (born February 24, 1963), is a former professional boxer from Sacramento, California. He was a 3-Time World Boxing Champion. He is remembered for his victory in the 1988 The Ring Fight of the year by decision over Rocky Lockridge. He fought against Julio César Chávez in 1994 in Monterrey. He lost by TKO. Tony Lopez is now retired from boxing and runs a bail bond agency in Sacramento.[1]
- Nationality: US American
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
- Reach: 0 ft 72 in (1.83 m)
- Career Record: Won 50 (KOs 34) Lost 8 Drawn 1
| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Sugar Ray Leonard W12 Marvin Hagler |
The Ring Fight of the year 1988 (W12 Rocky Lockridge) |
Succeeded by Roberto Durán W12 Iran Barkley |
| Preceded by Roberto Durán |
The Ring Magazine Comeback of the Year 1990 |
Succeeded by Vinny Pazienza |
Notes
- ↑ License may be verified at "Individual License Details". California Department of Insurance. Retrieved 2008-09-25.
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