Christophe Tiozzo

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Christophe Tiozzo
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Born (1963-06-01) June 1, 1963 (age 61)
Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis,
France
NationalityFrench
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (184 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights35
Wins33
Wins by KO23
Losses2
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing Flag of France.svg  France
Olympic Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg Los Angeles 1984 Light Middleweight
Mediterranean Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg Casablanca 1983 Light Middleweight

Christophe Tiozzo (born June 1, 1963 in St. Denis, France) is a French former professional boxer who held the Lineal and WBA super middleweight championship. In amateur boxing, Tiozzo won the bronze medal at light middleweight in the 1984 Summer Olympics. He is the older brother of former two-division world champion of boxing, Fabrice Tiozzo.

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Amateur boxing career

Record:85–6–2 (24)
1982 French National Championship Light Middleweights: Gold Medalist

1982 European Junior Championship at Schwerin, Germany as a Light Middleweight

1983 French National Championship as a Light Middleweight: Gold Medalist

1983: European Championship at Varna as a Light Middleweight

1984 French National Championship as a Middleweight: Bronze Medalist

1984 Olympic Games at Los Angeles, California, USA as a Light Middleweight: Bronze Medalist

1985: French National Championship as a Middleweight: Gold Medalist

1985: European Championship at Budapest, Hungary as a Middleweight

Professional boxing career

Tiozzo began his professional boxing career in 1985 and won his first 28 bouts, winning the WBA and Lineal Super Middleweight Titles by beating In-Chul Baek in 1990 by TKO. Tiozzo successfully defended the belt twice, [1] losing it in 1991 to Víctor Córdoba by 9th-round TKO. [2] In 1992 he challenged WBC Light Heavyweight Title holder Jeff Harding, but lost by TKO. He retired in 1996 with a record of 33-2-0.

Professional boxing record

35 fights33 wins2 losses
By knockout232
By decision100
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
35Win33–2Philippe MichelPTS8 (8)04/05/1996Villeurbanne, Rhône, France
34Win32–2Carlos BatesKO2 (8)24/03/1996Salle Leyrit, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
33Win31–2Robert StrawKO3 (8)26/10/1995Bron, Rhône, France
32Loss30–2 Jeff Harding TKO8 (12)05/06/1992Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceFor WBC light heavyweight title
31Win30–1Kenny SchaeferTKO2 (10)08/11/1991 Halle Georges Carpentier, Paris, France
30Win29–1Lenzie MorganMD10 (10)02/08/1991 Palais des Festivals, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, France
29Loss28–1 Victor Cordoba TKO9 (12)05/04/1991 Palais des Sports, Marseille, FranceLost WBA and lineal super middleweight titles
28Win28–0 Danny Morgan TKO2 (12)23/11/1990Hall de Cergy, Cergy-Pontoise, Val-d'Oise, FranceRetained WBA and lineal super middleweight titles
27Win27–0Paul WhittakerTKO8 (12)20/07/1990Arènes d'Arles, Arles, Bouches-du-Rhône, FranceRetained WBA and lineal super middleweight titles
26Win26–0 Baek In-chul TKO6 (12)30/03/1990 Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, FranceWon WBA and lineal super middleweight titles
25Win25–0Carlos Antunes FonsecaRTD6 (10)25/11/1989Casino le Lyon Vert, Lyon, France
24Win24–0Frank MintonTKO8 (?)29/07/1989Deauville, Calvados, France
23Win23–0 James Kinchen UD10 (10)31/03/1989Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
22Win22–0Sylvester WhiteKO8 (10)18/12/1988Expo Center, Orlando, Florida, U.S.
21Win21–0Alfonso RedondoTKO7 (12)19/09/1988Palais des Sports, Corbeil-Essonnes, FranceRetained EBU Middleweight Title
20Win20–0Andreas ProxTKO10 (12)13/06/1988Lyon, Rhône, FranceRetained EBU Middleweight Title
19Win19–0Pierre JolyMD12 (12)18/04/1988 Palais des Sports, Paris, FranceWon EBU Middleweight Title
18Win18–0Lester YarbroughKO7 (?)12/03/1988Montbrison, Loire, France
17Win17–0Charles CampbellUD10 (10)04/02/1988Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
16Win16–0Carlos TiteKO3 (?)21/12/1987 Stade Pierre de Coubertin, Paris, France
15Win15–0Jeff LanasKO4 (10)09/11/1987Villeurbanne, Rhône, France
14Win14–0Tim KnightTKO4 (8)17/09/1987Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
13Win13–0John MooreTKO7 (10)09/07/1987Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
12Win12–0 Jimmy Cable KO5 (?)06/06/1987Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France
11Win11–0Derrick DraneKO4 (?)27/04/1987Paris, France
10Win10–0Troy WatsonSD8 (8)29/01/1987Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
9Win9–0Andre MongelemaPTS8 (8)13/12/1986Paris, France
8Win8–0Jose RosemainTKO5 (?)07/11/1986Paris, France
7Win7–0Tony JenkinsTKO5 (8)25/10/1986Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, France
6Win6–0Wesley ReidTKO4 (8)09/10/1986Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
5Win5–0Mike PeoplesUD8 (8)15/05/1986 Felt Forum, New York City, New York, U.S.
4Win4–0Jimmy ShaversPTS8 (8)15/03/1986 Stade Louis II, Fontvieille, Monaco
3Win3–0Danny VandalKO2 (?)03/02/1986Paris, France
2Win2–0Vint HammockTKO3 (6)08/12/1985 Maurice Richard Arena, Montreal, France
1Win1–0Karl BarwisePTS8 (8)29/10/1985 Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Tiozzo retains super middleweight title". United Press International. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
  2. ↑ "Cordoba Stops Tiozzo to Win WBA Title". Los Angeles Times. 6 April 1991. Retrieved 2023-07-25.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Pierre Joly
 EBU middleweight champion
April 18, 1988 – 1989
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Francesco Dell'Aquila
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super middleweight champion
March 30, 1990 – April 5, 1991		Succeeded by
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