Fabrice Tiozzo

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Fabrice Tiozzo
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Born (1969-05-08) May 8, 1969 (age 55)
Saint-Denis, France
NationalityFrench
Other namesThe Bear
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 0+1⁄2 in (184 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights50
Wins48
Wins by KO32
Losses2

Fabrice Tiozzo (born May 8, 1969) is a French former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2006. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBC light-heavyweight title from 1995 to 1997, the WBA cruiserweight title from 1997 to 2000, and the WBA light-heavyweight title from 2004 to 2006. He is the younger brother of former super middleweight world champion of boxing, Christophe Tiozzo.

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Professional career

Fabrice turned professional in 1988 & amassed a record of 25-0 before he unsuccessfully fought American boxer Virgil Hill, for the WBA light heavyweight world title. [1] Being floored twice en route to losing a split decision. Fabrice would get another opportunity at a world title nearly two years later, this time facing & defeating Jamaican boxer Mike McCallum, to win the WBC world title. [2]

Personal life

Fabrice has two brothers Christophe & Franck, who were also professional boxers.

Professional boxing record

50 fights48 wins2 losses
By knockout321
By decision161
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
50Win48–2Henry SaenzKO5 (10)Jul 15, 2006La Palestre, Le Cannet, Alpes-Maritimes, France
49Win47–2 Dariusz Michalczewski TKO6 (12)Feb 26, 2005 Color Line Arena, Altona, Hamburg, GermanyRetained WBA light-heavyweight title
48Win46–2 Silvio Branco MD12Mar 20, 2004Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, Rhône, FranceWon WBA (Regular) light-heavyweight title
47Win45–2Joey DeGrandisTKO4 (8)Jul 4, 2003 Futuroscope, Poitiers, Vienne, France
46Win44–2 George Arias UD8Mar 8, 2003 Palais des Sports, Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France
45Win43–2Tiwon TaylorTKO3 (10)Dec 22, 2001 Zenith, Orléans, Loiret, France
44Loss42–2 Virgil Hill TKO1 (12)Dec 9, 2000Astroballe, Villeurbanne, Rhône, FranceLost WBA cruiserweight title
43Win42–1Valeriy VykhorTKO6 (12)Apr 8, 2000Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, FranceRetained WBA cruiserweight title
42Win41–1Ken MurphyTKO7 (12) Nov 13, 1999 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Retained WBA cruiserweight title
41Win40–1Ezequiel PaixaoTKO2 (12)Nov 14, 1998L'Espace François Mitterrand, Mont-de-Marsan, Landes, FranceRetained WBA cruiserweight title
40Win39–1Terry RayTKO1 (12)May 2, 1998 Astroballe, Villeurbanne, Rhône, FranceRetained WBA cruiserweight title
39Win38–1 Nate Miller UD12 Nov 8, 1997 Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.Won WBA cruiserweight title
38Win37–1Jeff WilliamsTKO2 (10)Sep 26, 1997Villeurbanne, Rhône, France
37Win36–1Ed DaltonTKO3 (10)Apr 27, 1997Villeurbanne, Rhône, France
36Win35–1Mike PeakPTS10Mar 1, 1997Halle Georges Carpentier, Paris, France
35Win34–1 Leslie Stewart KO6 (10)May 4, 1996Villeurbanne, Rhône, France
34Win33–1 Éric Lucas UD12Jan 13, 1996Palais des Spectacular, Saint-Etienne, FranceRetained WBC light-heavyweight title
33Win32–1 Mike McCallum UD12Jun 16, 1995Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, Rhône, FranceWon WBC light-heavyweight title
32Win31–1 Noel Magee TKO4 (12)Mar 5, 1995Vitrolles, Bouches-du-Rhône, FranceRetained EBU light-heavyweight title
31Win30–1Maurice CoreTKO4 (12)Oct 25, 1994Besançon, Doubs, FranceRetained EBU light-heavyweight title
30Win29–1Tim St ClairTKO5 (10)Aug 14, 1994Palavas-les-Flots, Hérault, France
29Win28–1Eddy SmuldersKO7 (12)Mar 5, 1994 Palais des Sports de Gerland, Lyon, Rhône, FranceWon EBU light-heavyweight title
28Win27–1Glazz CampbellTKO10 (10)Nov 13, 1993Caen, Calvados, France
27Win26–1Dale JacksonKO4 (10)Sep 18, 1993Lyon, Rhône, France
26Loss25–1 Virgil Hill SD12Apr 3, 1993 Palais des sports Marcel-Cerdan, Levallois-Perret, Hauts-de-Seine, FranceFor WBA light-heavyweight title
25Win25–0Osley SilasTKO4 (8)Jan 20, 1993Avoriaz, Haute-Savoie, France
24Win24–0Ramzi HassanPTS8Nov 13, 1992Bellegarde-sur-Valserine, Ain, France
23Win23–0Robert JohnsonTKO5 (8)Oct 3, 1992 Cirque d'hiver, Paris, France
22Win22–0 Tony Wilson PTS8Mar 21, 1992Saint-Denis, Seine-Saint-Denis, France
21Win21–0John ForemanTKO6 (8)Jan 26, 1992Saint-Ouen, Loir-et-Cher, France
20Win20–0Ron Lee WarriorKO1 (6)Dec 13, 1991 Palais Omnisport de Paris-Bercy, Paris, France
19Win19–0Ken HeflinKO1 (8)Nov 3, 1991Vilvoorde, Flemish Brabant, Belgium
!8Win18–0Terrence WrightTKO2 (8)Oct 13, 1991Salle Leyrit, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
17Win17–0Eric NicolettaPTS10Jun 19, 1991Lyon, Rhône, FranceWon France light-heavyweight title
16Win16–0Oliver KemayouTKO3 (8)May 4, 1991 Halle Georges Carpentier, Paris, France
15Win15–0Sylvester WhitePTS8Mar 24, 1991Vichy, Allier, France
14Win14–0Paul McCarthyKO2 (10)Feb 9, 1991Villeurbanne, Rhône, France
13Win13–0Serge BolivardPTS10Dec 23, 1990Lyon, Rhône, France
12Win12–0David OvertonTKO1 (8)Nov 14, 1990Lyon, Rhône, France
11Win11–0James FernandezKO4 (8)Oct 25, 1990Villeurbanne, Rhône, France
10Win10–0John HeldPTS8Jun 29, 1990Charbonnières, Saône-et-Loire, France
9Win9–0Frankie HinesTKO2 (8)Jun 1, 1990Salaise-sur-Sanne, Isère, France
8Win8–0Yves MonsieurPTS8Apr 30, 1990Charbonnières, Saône-et-Loire, France
7Win7–0Ian BullochPTS6Mar 2, 1990Salle Leyrit, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
6Win6–0James WilderKO3 (6)Feb 9, 1990Casino de Charbonnières, Lyon, Rhône, France
5Win5–0John CoxKO4 (6)Dec 11, 1989Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
4Win4–0Rene DereTKO1 (4)Nov 25, 1989Casino le Lyon Vert, Lyon, Rhône, France
3Win3–0Hassan JalniTKO3 (4)Jul 29, 1989Deauville, Calvados, France
2Win2–0Hamid HadiPTS4Mar 31, 1989Issy-les-Moulineaux, Hauts-de-Seine, France
1Win1–0Dionisio Del VallePTS4Nov 10, 1988 Felt Forum New York City, New York, U.S.

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References

  1. ↑ "Tiozzo lost to Michalczewski as a teen". ESPN. 26 February 2005. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
  2. ↑ "McCallum Loses Decision, Title to Tiozzo". Los Angeles Times. 17 June 1995. Retrieved 2023-02-28.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Eddy Smulders
 EBU light heavyweight champion
March 5, 1994 – 1995
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Eddy Smulders
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBC light heavyweight champion
June 16, 1995 – January 18, 1997
Vacated		Succeeded by
Roy Jones Jr.
Interim champion promoted
Preceded by WBA cruiserweight champion
November 8, 1997 – December 9, 2000		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA light heavyweight champion
March 20, 2004 – October 19, 2006
Regular title until July 3, 2004
Retired		Succeeded by
Silvio Branco
Interim champion promoted
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