Tony Lopez (boxer)

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Tony Lopez
Born (1963-02-24) February 24, 1963 (age 61)
Sacramento, California, U.S.
Other namesThe Tiger
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm) [1]
Reach70 in (178 cm) [1]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins50
Wins by KO34
Losses8
Draws1

Tony Lopez (born February 24, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1999. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight title twice between 1988 and 1991, and the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight from 1992 to 1993.

Contents

Professional boxing record

59 fights50 wins8 losses
By knockout344
By decision163
By disqualification01
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
59Loss50–8–1Hector QuirozTKO1 (12), 2:54Feb 20, 1999Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S.Lost WBO-NABO light welterweight title
58Win50–7–1Jaime OceguedaTKO3 (12), 0:42Sep 26, 1998Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Won WBO-NABO light welterweight title
57Win49–7–1Horatio GarciaUD10May 21, 1998Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
56Win48–7–1Agustin CaballeroUD8Mar 27, 1998Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael, California, U.S.
55Win47–7–1Juan Yoani CervantesUD10Aug 9, 1997Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
54Win46–7–1Wilberforce KiggunduTKO9 (10)May 30, 1997Longshormen's Hall, San Francisco, California, U.S.
53Loss45–7–1 Charles Murray UD12Mar 26, 1996 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S.For NABF light welterweight title
52Loss45–6–1 Freddie Pendleton TKO8 (12), 0:43Aug 12, 1995MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.For IBF-USBA light welterweight title
51Loss45–5–1 Julio César Chávez TKO10 (12), 1:41Dec 10, 1994Estadio de Beisbol, Monterrey, Nuevo León, MexicoFor WBC light welterweight title
50Win45–4–1 Greg Haugen TKO10 (10), 1:43 Jun 25, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
49Win44–4–1Amancio CastroTKO2 (10), 2:17Dec 18, 1993Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
48Win43–4–1Larry LaCoursiereTKO5 (10), 2:47Oct 16, 1993Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
47Loss42–4–1 Dingaan Thobela UD12Jun 26, 1993Superbowl, Sun City, South AfricaLost WBA lightweight title
46Win42–3–1 Dingaan Thobela UD12Feb 12, 1993ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Retained WBA lightweight title
45Win41–3–1 Joey Gamache TKO10 (12), 2:40Oct 24, 1992 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Ohio, U.S.Won WBA lightweight title
44Win40–3–1Andres SandovalTKO2 (10)Jun 30, 1992ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
43Win39–3–1Narciso Valenzuela RomoKO2 (10), 2:55Apr 24, 1992ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
42Win38–3–1Ditau MolefyaneTKO8 (10), 2:41Nov 15, 1991 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
41Loss37–3–1 Brian Mitchell UD12Sep 13, 1991ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Lost IBF super featherweight title
40Win37–2–1Lupe GutierrezTKO6 (12), 2:42Jul 12, 1991Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
39Draw36–2–1 Brian Mitchell SD12Mar 15, 1991ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title;
For WBA super featherweight title
38Win36–2 Jorge Páez UD12Sep 22, 1990ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
37Win35–2 John John Molina SD12May 20, 1990Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S.Won IBF super featherweight title
36Win34–2Sylvester KennonTKO2 (10), 2:10Mar 30, 1990ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
35Loss33–2 John John Molina TKO10 (12), 2:40Oct 7, 1989ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Lost IBF super featherweight title
34Win33–1Tyrone JacksonTKO8 (12), 2:46Jun 18, 1989Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
33Win32–1 Rocky Lockridge UD12Mar 5, 1988ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
32Win31–1 John John Molina UD12Oct 27, 1988 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Retained IBF super featherweight title
31Win30–1 Rocky Lockridge UD12Jul 23, 1988ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.Won IBF super featherweight title
30Win29–1Tony PepTKO3 (10), 2:48Mar 25, 1988ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
29Win28–1Gerardo VelasquezTKO3 (10), 0:39Dec 16, 1987ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
28Win27–1Ramon RicoKO3 (10), 0:35Sep 25, 1987ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
27Loss26–1Ramon RicoDQ7 (10)Sep 1, 1987ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
26Win26–0Pedro NolascoTKO8 (10), 0:48Jul 1, 1987ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
25Win25–0Pedro NolascoTKO10 (10), 0:57May 21, 1987ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
24Win24–0Tommy CordovaUD10Feb 15, 1987ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
23Win23–0Heriberto ChavezTKO2 (10), 0:47Dec 5, 1986Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
22Win22–0Roberto CantuTKO3 (10), 2:42Nov 7, 1986Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
21Win21–0Rigoberto GarciaTKO4 (10), 1:58Sep 27, 1986 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
20Win20–0Cesar ZepedaTKO3 (10), 2:53Aug 26, 1986Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
19Win19–0Tim BrooksUD10Jul 20, 1986Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
18Win18–0Arnel ArrozalKO2 (10), 2:15Jun 5, 1986ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
17Win17–0Roberto CantuUD10Mar 3, 1986ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
16Win16–0Adam GarciaPTS10Dec 18, 1985ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
15Win15–0Roman AlmaguerTKO3 (10), 2:42Oct 4, 1985 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
14Win14–0Dave De La RosaTKO3 (8), 2:12Aug 15, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
13Win13–0J T WalkerTKO4 (10), 1:45Jun 18, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
12Win12–0Mariano BautistaTKO4 (8), 2:40Apr 2, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
11Win11–0Tim BrooksUD6Aug 3, 1984MGM Grand Hotel, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
10Win10–0Sam EspinosaTKO4 (?)Apr 3, 1984 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
9Win9–0Guillermo RojasTKO2 (8)Mar 6, 1984Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
8Win8–0Juan TorresRTD3 (6)Nov 29, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
7Win7–0Ruben PeralesKO1 (6), 2:02Nov 15, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
6Win6–0Juan RiveraKo1 (6)Nov 1, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
5Win5–0Leo BenitezUD4Aug 9, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4Win4–0Gerald IssackUD6Jul 12, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
3Win3–0Joe CruzKO4 (4), 0:38Jun 28, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
2win2–0Edgar AcostaKO1 (6)Jun 21, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
1win1–0Juan RodriguezTKO1 (5), 1:30May 3, 1983Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.

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References

  1. 1 2 KCAL-TV tale of the tape prior to the Jaime Ocegueda fight.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Héctor López 		WBO-NABO light welterweight champion
September 26, 1998 – February 20, 1999		Succeeded by
Hector Quiroz
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF super featherweight champion
July 23, 1988 – October 7, 1989		Succeeded by
Preceded by
John John Molina
 IBF super featherweight champion
May 20, 1990 – September 13, 1991		Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
October 24, 1992 – June 26, 1993		Succeeded by
Awards
Preceded by The Ring Fight of the year [1]
1988 (W12 Rocky Lockridge)		Succeeded by
Preceded by The Ring Magazine Comeback of the Year
1990		Succeeded by


  1. ↑ "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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