Tony Lopez (boxer)
Tony "The Tiger" Lopez (born February 24, 1963) is a former professional boxer from Sacramento. 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 in ten rounds.His trilogy with Puerto Rican boxer John John Molina, of which he won two fights, is also well known. 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
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| Tony Lopez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (168 cm) |
| Reach | 72 in (183 cm) |
| Nationality | Mexican American |
| Born | 24 February 1963 Sacramento, U.S. |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 50 |
| Wins by KO | 34 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 1 |
Notes
- License may be verified at "Individual License Details". California Department of Insurance. Retrieved September 25, 2008.
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| Achievements | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Rocky Lockridge |
IBF Super Featherweight Champion Jul 23, 1988 – October 7, 1989 |
Succeeded by John John Molina |
| Preceded by John John Molina |
IBF Super Featherweight Champion May 20, 1990 – September 12, 1991 Stripped |
Succeeded by Brian Mitchell |
| Preceded by Joey Gamache |
WBA Lightweight Champion Oct 24, 1992 – June 26, 1993 |
Succeeded by Dingaan Thobela |
| Regional titles | ||
| Vacant Title last held by Héctor López |
NABO Light Welterweight Champion September 26, 1998 – February 20, 1999 |
Succeeded by Hector Quiroz |
| Awards | ||
| Preceded by Sugar Ray Leonard W12 Marvelous 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 | Succeeded by Vinny Paz |
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