Tony Thompson (boxer)

Tony Thompson
Tony Thompson
	Thompson in 2011
Statistics
Real name	Anthony Tyrone Thompson
Nickname(s)	The Tiger
Weight(s)	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 5 in (196 cm)
Reach	81 1⁄2 in (207 cm)
Nationality	American
Born	October 18, 1971; Washington, D.C., U.S.
Stance	Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights	47
Wins	40
Wins by KO	27
Losses	7

Anthony Tyrone "Tony" Thompson (born October 18, 1971) is an American professional boxer. He has challenged twice for unified world heavyweight titles, in 2008 and 2012, both times against Wladimir Klitschko.

Professional career

2000–2007: heavyweight title contention

Despite not making his professional debut until the age of 28, by late 2007, Thompson had built up an impressive record of 31 wins and a single loss having started boxing at age 27. This included wins over former title contenders Dominick Guinn, Timur Ibragimov, and Luan Krasniqi. After winning a WBO heavyweight title eliminator, Thompson was appointed the mandatory position in the organization's rankings, thus setting up a showdown with then-WBO, IBF and IBO champion Wladimir Klitschko.

2008: Thompson vs. Wladimir Klitschko

Thompson was defeated in a late eleventh-round stoppage by Wladimir Klitschko on July 12, 2008. Despite the loss, Thompson made a solid account of himself and managed to land some punches on the dominant champion, who had seldom been hit clean by any of his opponents by that point.

2009–2011: resurgence

On April 16, 2010, Thompson won against Owen Beck, knocking him out in four rounds.^[1] Following that, he won two more fights (both by stoppage) against Paul Marinaccio on November 20, 2010, and an IBF heavyweight title eliminator for the number two spot against Maurice Harris on May 26, 2011. After the withdrawal of Eddie Chambers from what would have been a final eliminator for the number one position, Thompson was nominated the official IBF challenger after accumulating five consecutive stoppage victories.

2012: Thompson vs. Wladimir Klitschko II

On July 7, 2012, Thompson faced Wladimir Klitschko in a rematch, this time with Klitschko's WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, Ring magazine, and lineal heavyweight titles also at stake. In the sixth round, Thompson would lose by stoppage for a second time.^[2]

2013: Thompson vs. Price, Pulev

In a major upset, on February 23, 2013, Thompson defeated highly touted prospect David Price by a second-round stoppage, following a single punch which floored the unbeaten 2008 Olympic bronze medalist.^[3] Thompson emphatically repeated the feat on July 6, 2013, this time via fifth-round stoppage.^[4] In August, Thompson faced undefeated contender Kubrat Pulev in another IBF title eliminator, in an attempt to secure a third fight with Wladimir Klitschko. After a competitive first seven rounds, Thompson faded down the stretch and allowed Pulev to take advantage by out-boxing him, and landing the more cleaner and effective shots. Following this setback, at age 41, Thompson's career at the top level was once again in doubt.

2014–2015: Thompson vs. Solis, Takam

In March 2014, Thompson resurrected his career again after defeating 2004 Olympic gold medalist and former heavyweight title challenger Odlanier Solís by split decision. He then went on to lose a fight via decision to Carlos Takam later that year. Thompson fought a rematch againast Solís in February 2015, forcing him to retire in his corner in the eighth round.

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
47 fights	40 wins	7 losses
By knockout	27	3
By decision	12	4
By disqualification	1	0

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
47	Loss	40–7	Luis Ortiz	KO	6 (12), 2:29	Mar 5, 2016	D.C. Armory, Washington, D.C., U.S.
46	Loss	40–6	Malik Scott	UD	10	Oct 30, 2015	The Venue at UCF, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
45	Win	40–5	Odlanier Solís	RTD	9 (12), 3:00	Feb 27, 2015	Gloria Sports Arena, Antalya, Turkey	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
44	Loss	39–5	Carlos Takam	UD	12	Jun 6, 2014	Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, France	For vacant WBC Silver heavyweight title
43	Win	39–4	Odlanier Solís	SD	12	Mar 22, 2014	Atatürk Spor Salonu, Tekirdağ, Turkey	Won vacant WBC International heavyweight title
42	Loss	38–4	Kubrat Pulev	UD	12	Aug 24, 2013	Sport- und Kongresshalle, Schwerin, Germany	For IBF International heavyweight title
41	Win	38–3	David Price	TKO	5 (12), 1:55	Jul 6, 2013	Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
40	Win	37–3	David Price	TKO	2 (12), 2:17	Feb 23, 2013	Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
39	Loss	36–3	Wladimir Klitschko	TKO	6 (12), 2:56	Jul 7, 2012	Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland	For WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, IBO, The Ring, and lineal heavyweight titles
38	Win	36–2	Maurice Harris	TKO	3 (12), 1:51	May 26, 2011	Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
37	Win	35–2	Paul Marinaccio	TKO	4 (10), 2:02	Nov 20, 2010	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
36	Win	34–2	Owen Beck	TKO	2 (10), 2:50	Apr 16, 2010	The New Daisy Theatre, Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
35	Win	33–2	Chazz Witherspoon	TKO	9 (10), 2:13	Dec 5, 2009	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
34	Win	32–2	Adnan Serin	TKO	5 (10), 2:55	Mar 21, 2009	Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Stuttgart, Germany
33	Loss	31–2	Wladimir Klitschko	KO	11 (12), 1:38	Jul 12, 2008	Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany	For IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight titles
32	Win	31–1	Cliff Couser	TKO	2 (10), 1:49	Sep 27, 2007	Tachi Palace Hotel & Casino, Lemoore, California, U.S.
31	Win	30–1	Luan Krasniqi	TKO	5 (12), 2:39	Jul 14, 2007	Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany	Won WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight title
30	Win	29–1	Timur Ibragimov	UD	10	Feb 16, 2007	Playboy Mansion, Beverly Hills, California, U.S.	Retained WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
29	Win	28–1	Dominick Guinn	UD	12	Jun 28, 2006	HP Pavilion, San Jose, California, U.S.	Won vacant WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title
28	Win	27–1	Maurice Wheeler	TKO	4 (8), 2:10	Mar 18, 2006	Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
27	Win	26–1	Brandon Cabell	TKO	4 (10), 2:41	Jan 26, 2006	Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.	Won vacant Maryland heavyweight title
26	Win	25–1	Willie Perryman	KO	5 (8)	Sep 30, 2005	Cache Creek Casino Resort, Brooks, California, U.S.
25	Win	24–1	Vaughn Bean	UD	10	Sep 11, 2004	Montreal Casino, Montreal, Quebec Canada
24	Win	23–1	Agustin Corpus	TKO	2 (8), 2:04	Jun 19, 2004	City Center Pavilion, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
23	Win	22–1	Yanqui Díaz	UD	8	Mar 27, 2004	Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
22	Win	21–1	Joe Lenhart	TKO	1 (4), 2:32	Mar 6, 2004	Turning Stone Casino, Verona, New York, U.S.
21	Win	20–1	Onebo Maxime	TKO	2 (6), 1:17	Dec 9, 2003	National Guard Armory, Pikesville, Maryland, U.S.
20	Win	19–1	Gilbert Martinez	TKO	6 (10), 2:52	Aug 22, 2003	Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.
19	Win	18–1	James Gaines	TKO	8 (8)	Mar 7, 2003	Memorial Arena, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
18	Win	17–1	Zuri Lawrence	TKO	7 (10), 1:06	Oct 20, 2002	Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
17	Win	16–1	Ron Guerrero	UD	5	Aug 31, 2002	Strawberry Field, Bridgehampton, New York, U.S.
16	Win	15–1	Frankie Hines	TKO	1	Jul 20, 2002	National Guard Armory, Leesburg, Virginia, U.S.
15	Win	14–1	Marion Wilson	UD	6	Feb 2, 2002	Ramada Inn, New Carrollton, Maryland, U.S.
14	Win	13–1	Lincoln Luke	TKO	2	Nov 11, 2001	Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
13	Win	12–1	Jeremiah Johnson	KO	1 (6), 0:32	Jul 8, 2001	Texas Station, North Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
12	Win	11–1	Scott Jones	UD	6	Jun 21, 2001	Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
11	Win	10–1	Chester Hughes	TKO	1 (8), 2:47	May 20, 2001	Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Elizabeth, Indiana, U.S.
10	Win	9–1	James Johnson	DQ	3	Mar 17, 2001	Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, U.S.
9	Win	8–1	Lee Alhassan	TKO	1 (6)	Jan 27, 2001	Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
8	Win	7–1	Derek Amos	TKO	5	Oct 19, 2000	Zembo Shrine Building, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
7	Win	6–1	Dana Dunston	KO	3 (6), 2:07	Sep 21, 2000	Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
6	Win	5–1	Eric Kea	TKO	1 (4), 1:44	Aug 26, 2000	Show Place Arena, Upper Marlboro, Maryland, U.S.
5	Loss	4–1	Eric Kirkland	UD	6	Jul 7, 2000	Cape Cod Melody Tent, Hyannis, Massachusetts, U.S.
4	Win	4–0	Maurice Gray	UD	6	Jun 22, 2000	Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
3	Win	3–0	Scott Jones	UD	4	May 11, 2000	Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.
2	Win	2–0	Robert Anderson	UD	4	Mar 1, 2000	Martin's West, Woodlawn, Maryland, U.S.
1	Win	1–0	DeShaun Harper	MD	4	Jan 27, 2000	Michael's Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Maryland, U.S.	Professional debut

References

↑ "Tony Thompson Wrecks Owen Beck, Remains In Title Hunt - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
↑ "Wladimir Klitschko to make 12th title defense in a rematch vs. Tony Thompson". Espn.go.com. 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
↑ "Tony Thompson stops David Price via one-punch KO". Espn.go.com. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2017-01-03.
↑ "David Price's career in trouble after second defeat to Tony Thompson". The Guardian. July 6, 2013.

External links

Professional boxing record for Tony Thompson from BoxRec

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Hasim Rahman	Maryland heavyweight champion January 26, 2006 – present	Incumbent
Vacant Title last held by Donnell Holmes	WBC Continental Americas heavyweight champion June 28, 2006 – July 2007 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Chris Arreola
Preceded by Luan Krasniqi	WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight champion July 14, 2007 – September 2007 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Alexander Dimitrenko
Vacant Title last held by Chris Arreola	WBC International heavyweight champion March 22, 2014 – May 2014 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Alexander Povetkin
Vacant Title last held by Deontay Wilder	WBC Continental Americas heavyweight champion February 27, 2015 – October 2015 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Dominic Breazeale

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[1] "Tony Thompson Wrecks Owen Beck, Remains In Title Hunt - Boxing News". Boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2017-01-03.

[2] "Wladimir Klitschko to make 12th title defense in a rematch vs. Tony Thompson". Espn.go.com. 2012-03-27. Retrieved 2017-01-03.

[3] "Tony Thompson stops David Price via one-punch KO". Espn.go.com. 2013-02-26. Retrieved 2017-01-03.

[4] "David Price's career in trouble after second defeat to Tony Thompson". The Guardian. July 6, 2013.