Tony Harrison (boxer)

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Tony Harrison
Born (1990-09-06) September 6, 1990 (age 33)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Other namesSuper Bad
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm) [1]
Reach76 in (193 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins29
Wins by KO21
Losses4
Draws1

Tony Harrison (born September 6, 1990) is an American professional boxer. He held the WBC light middleweight title from 2018 to 2019 and challenged once for the IBF light middleweight title in 2017. As of May 2022, Harrison is ranked as the world's fifth best active light middleweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board [2] and sixth by The Ring . [3]

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Professional career

Harrison made his professional debut on July 2, 2011, scoring a first-round technical knockout (TKO) over Uwe Tritschler at the Imtech-Arena in Hamburg, Germany.

After compiling a record of 24–1 with 20 knockouts (KO) – his only defeat coming against Willie Nelson via ninth-round TKO in June 2015 – Harrison faced Jarrett Hurd (19-0, 13 KOs) on February 25, 2017, at the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, with the bout being televised on Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on FOX. The fight was supposed to be an IBF title eliminator for the right to fight Jermall Charlo, but when Charlo vacated the title the fight was elevated to be for the vacant title. In the ninth round, Harrison was knocked down by a right hook from Hurd, which resulted in the referee waving off the fight.

Harrison vs. Charlo

On October 23, 2018, it was announced that Tony Harrison would face Jermell Charlo for the WBC light middleweight title on December 22 on PBC on Fox and Fox Deportes at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Harrison won by unanimous decision with two judges scoring the bout 115–113, while the third scored it 116–112. [4] [5]

Harrison vs. Charlo II

The rematch was a highly competitive bout, in which Charlo managed to regain the WBC light middleweight title. Charlo managed to drop Harrison in the second round, but Harrison managed to recover well. In the eleventh round, Charlo dropped Harrison twice and had him stuck on the ropes when the referee decided to end the fight. [6]

Harrison vs. Garcia

On April 9, 2022, Harrison faced Sergio Garcia, ranked #4 by the WBC at super welterweight. Harrison won the bout convincingly on the scorecards, 100–90, 100-90 and 98–92. [7]

Harrison vs. Tszyu

On the 22nd January 2023 it was announced Tony Harrison will be taking on Tim Tszyu for the interim WBO junior middleweight title on March 12 in Australia. He lost the bout by 9th round TKO. [8]

Professional boxing record

34 fights29 wins4 losses
By knockout214
By decision80
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
34Loss29–4–1 Tim Tszyu TKO9 (12), 2:43Mar 12, 2023 Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AustraliaFor vacant WBO junior middleweight interim title
33Win29–3–1 Sergio García UD10Apr 9, 2022 Virgin Hotels, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.Won vacant WBC Silver light middleweight title
32Draw28–3–1Bryant PerrellaSD12Apr 17, 2021 Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
31Loss28–3 Jermell Charlo TKO11 (12), 2:28Dec 21, 2019 Toyota Arena, Ontario, California, U.S.Lost WBC light middleweight title
30Win28–2 Jermell Charlo UD12Dec 22, 2018Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.Won WBC light middleweight title
29Win27–2 Ishe Smith SD10May 11, 2018 Sam's Town Hotel & Gambling Hall, Sunrise Manor, Nevada, U.S.
28Win26–2George SosaTKO5 (6), 2:21Feb 17, 2018 Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas, U.S.
27Win25–2Paul Valenzuela JrUD8Oct 14, 2017Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
26Loss24–2 Jarrett Hurd TKO9 (12), 2:24Feb 25, 2017 Legacy Arena, Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.For vacant IBF light middleweight title
25Win24–1 Sergey Rabchenko TKO9 (12), 1:18Jul 30, 2016 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.
24Win23–1 Fernando Guerrero TKO6 (10), 1:54Mar 5, 2016 Sands Event Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
23Win22–1Cecil McCallaUD10Oct 31, 2015 NRG Arena, Houston, Texas, U.S.
22Loss21–1 Willie Nelson TKO9 (10), 2:57Jul 11, 2015 USF Sun Dome, Tampa, Florida, U.S.
21Win21–0Pablo MunguiaTKO3 (10), 0:11Apr 17, 2015Mohegan Sun Casino, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
20Win20–0Antwone SmithTKO2 (10), 0:19Mar 6, 2015MGM Grand, Marquee Ballroom, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
19Win19–0 Tyrone Brunson TKO1 (8), 1:02Dec 20, 2014Little Creek Casino Resort, Shelton, Washington, U.S.
18Win18–0 Bronco McKart TKO1 (10), 1:32May 30, 2014 Cobo Center Ballroom, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
17Win17–0 Grady Brewer TKO2 (8), 2:55Feb 7, 2014Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
16Win16–0Donald WardTKO2 (8), 1:01Nov 27, 2013Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
15Win15–0Marcos PrimeraRTD3 (6), 3:00Sep 13, 2013Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
14Win14–0Gilbert Alex SanchezTKO2 (6), 2:10Aug 3, 2013 Mohegan Sun Casino, Montville, Connecticut, U.S.
13Win13–0Ruben GalvanKO1 (6), 2:03May 10, 2013 Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
12Win12–0Thomas AmaroKO1 (6), 1:35Mar 7, 2013Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
11Win11–0Daniel UrbanskiUD6Nov 10, 2012 O2 World Arena, Hamburg, Germany
10Win10–0Marqus JacksonUD6Oct 12, 2012 Taylor Sportsplex, Taylor, Michigan, U.S.
9Win9–0Calvin OdomUD8Jul 27, 2012Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Flavio TurelliTKO1 (6), 1:23Jul 7, 2012 Stade de Suisse, Berne, Switzerland
7Win7–0Ishwar AmadorTKO2 (6), 1:56May 11, 2012 Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Alfred HallTKO2 (6), 2:55Mar 10, 2012 Suburban Collection Showplace, Novi, Michigan, U.S.
5Win5–0Harun AkcabelenKO3 (6), 2:50Mar 3, 2012 ESPRIT Arena, Düsseldorf, Germany
4Win4–0Dorian HatcherTKO1 (4), 2:16Oct 6, 2011 Motor City Casino, Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
3Win3–0Aloric CarsonRTD1 (4), 3:00Jul 30, 2011 U.S. Steel Yard, Gary, Indiana, U.S.
2Win2–0Tony HerveyTKO1 (4), 1:45Jul 15, 2011 Royal Oak Music Theatre, Royal Oak, Michigan, U.S.
1Win1–0Uwe TritschlerTKO1 (4), 1:48 Jul 2, 2011 Imtech-Arena, Hamburg, Germany

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References

  1. 1 2 Showtime Championship Boxing tale of the tape prior to the Tim Tszyu fight.
  2. ↑ "Rankings – Transnational Boxing Rankings Board" . Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  3. ↑ "Ratings". The Ring. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  4. ↑ "Harrison upsets Charlo, wins world title". ESPN.com. 2018-12-23. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  5. ↑ "Tony Harrison scores shocking decision win over Jermell Charlo to claim junior middleweight title". www.cbssports.com. Retrieved 2019-12-20.
  6. ↑ Christ, Scott (2019-12-21). "Jermell Charlo stops Tony Harrison to regain WBC title in action-packed rematch". Bad Left Hook. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  7. ↑ "Harrison vs Garcia - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 2022-05-06.
  8. ↑ McCartney, Damien. "Tim Tszyu to fight Tony Harrison for WBO superwelterweight title in Melbourne". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 2023-01-23.
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Preceded by WBC light middleweight champion
December 22, 2018 – December 21, 2019		Succeeded by
Jermell Charlo
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