Tony Lopez (boxer)
Tony "The Tiger" Lopez (born February 24, 1963) is a former professional boxer from Sacramento. He became the IBF Super Featherweight Champion in 1988, after defeating Rocky Lockridge for the title. He fought against Julio César Chávez in 1994 in Monterrey, losing by TKO in ten rounds. He also won two fights in his trilogy with Puerto Rican boxer John John Molina. Lopez is now retired from boxing and runs a bail bond agency in Sacramento.[1]
| Tony Lopez | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Super featherweight Lightweight |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (157 cm) |
| Reach | 62 in (157 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 |
References
- 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[1] 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 |
- "PAST WINNERS OF THE RING'S YEAR-END AWARDS". The Ring. February 24, 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014.
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