Tye Fields

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Tye Fields
Born
Walter Tyeson Fields

(1975-02-08) February 8, 1975 (age 49)
Missoula, Montana, U.S.
Other namesBig Sky
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Reach82 in (208 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins49
Wins by KO44
Losses5

Walter Tyeson "Tye" Fields (born February 8, 1975) is an American former professional boxer who held the USBA heavyweight title.

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Boxing career

Tye Fields grew up in Beaverton, Oregon. Fields played college basketball and was a starter at forward for San Diego State University. Fields never was an amateur. Standing at 6 feet and 8 inches and weighing around 275 lbs (125 kg), the southpaw Fields was considered large even for the heavyweight division.

In his professional career he has beaten some notable opponents such as Andy Sample, Saul Montana, Bruce Seldon, Sedreck Fields, Sherman Williams, Maurice Harris, Konstantin Airich, Raphael Butler and Michael Sprott. He started his career with a streak of 17 consecutive KO victories (16 of them coming in the first round) before he suffered his first loss to Jeff Ford via a 1st-round KO. He would later avenge this defeat by knocking out Ford in a rematch, also in the 1st round. In total Fields has 26 first-round knockouts among his 49 professional victories. He has won 4 regional titles.

On June 28, 2008, Fields faced off against Monte Barrett on the Manny Pacquiao – David Díaz undercard at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Fields suffered the second defeat of his career losing via knockout after just 57 seconds of the first round when Barrett (34–6, 20 KOs) delivered a series of accurate right hands, knocking Fields down and leaving him unable to beat the referee's count. [1] [2]

Following the defeat to Barrett Fields rebounded with 4 straight KO victories over lowly regarded opposition before taking another step up and challenging former heavyweight title challenger Michael Grant. The fight took place on March 11, 2011 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. As with his previous step up in opposition Fields came up short when he was knocked out with a single punch from Grant in the third round.

Fields took part in the Prizefighter 'International heavyweights' tournament held at Alexandra Palace in London on 7 May 2011. After winning his opening 2 bouts against Michael Sprott and Konstantin Airich he matched up against the undefeated former Cuban amateur star Mike Pérez. Perez won the tournament and the £32,000 prize money when he knocked Fields out in the first round.

On October 7, 2011, Fields defeated a strong puncher Raphael Butler (35–10, 28 KOs) from Minnesota in the 6th round via technical knockout in 10-round main event on KO Boxing's Show of Force card at the Shaw Conference Centre in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

On March 24, 2012, Fields faced the WBC International titleholder, #8 WBC ranked undefeated Mariusz Wach (26–0, 14 KO) from Poland. The fight was set at the Resorts Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey and got coverage form ESPN's Friday Night Fights. Fields lost by TKO in the 6th round. After that loss Fields retired from boxing.

Professional boxing record

54 fights49 wins5 losses
By knockout445
By decision50
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss49–5 Flag of Poland.svg Mariusz Wach TKO6 (12)24/03/2012 Flag of the United States.svg Resorts Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey For WBC International heavyweight title.
Win49–4 Flag of the United States.svg Raphael Butler TKO6 (10)07/10/2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win48–4 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg David WhittomRTD3 (8)24/06/2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Loss47–4 Flag of Cuba.svg Mike Perez TKO1 (3)07/05/2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London, England, United KingdomPrizefighter Tournament, International heavyweight final.
Win47–3 Flag of Germany.svg Konstantin Airich KO1 (3)07/05/2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London, England, United KingdomPrizefighter Tournament, International heavyweight semi-final.
Win46–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael Sprott SD307/05/2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London, England, United KingdomPrizefighter Tournament, International heavyweight quarter-final.
Loss45–3 Flag of the United States.svg Michael Grant KO3 (10)11/03/2011 Flag of the United States.svg Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win45–2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Raymond OlubowaleTKO3 (6)04/02/2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Molson Centre, Barrie, Ontario, CanadaCanadian Heavyweight title eliminator.
Win44–2 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ken FrankTKO3 (6)19/11/2010 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Shaw Conference Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win43–2 Flag of the United States.svg Galen BrownTKO3 (10)30/10/2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Palace Banquet Centre, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win42–2 Flag of the United States.svg Nicolai FirthaKO6 (12)20/06/2009 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg The Venue at River Cree, Enoch, Alberta, CanadaWon vacant USA Native American Boxing Council heavyweight title.
Loss41–2 Flag of the United States.svg Monte Barrett KO1 (10)28/06/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win41–1 Flag of the United States.svg Roderick WillisTKO1 (10)13/03/2008 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win40–1 Flag of the United States.svg Chris KovalTKO1 (10)20/12/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win39–1 Flag of the United States.svg Domonic JenkinsRTD7 (10)09/08/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win38–1 Flag of the United States.svg Kendrick RelefordUD1025/01/2007 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win37–1 Flag of the United States.svg Maurice Harris RTD4 (10)14/07/2006 Flag of the United States.svg South Coast Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win36–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ed MahoneTKO4 (10)24/03/2006 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win35–1 Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Seldon KO2 (10)28/10/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win34–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Saul Montana TKO3 (10)05/08/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win33–1 Flag of the United States.svg Sedreck FieldsUD823/04/2005 Flag of the United States.svg Blackham Coliseum, Lafayette, Louisiana
Win32–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ray LunsfordTKO2 (8) Feb 5, 2005 Flag of the United States.svg Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri
Win31–1 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Marcelo AravenaKO1 (8)08/10/2004 Flag of the United States.svg Lakeside Casino, Osceola, Iowa
Win30–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Julius Long KO3 (12)05/12/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Polk County Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa Won vacant WBE Continental Americas Super Heavyweight title.
Win29–1 Flag of the Bahamas.svg Sherman Williams UD1202/09/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino, Chester, West Virginia Won vacant USBA Heavyweight title.
Win28–1 Flag of Brazil.svg Carlos BarceleteKO2 (10)10/07/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Sky Ute Casino, Ignacio, Colorado
Win27–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brian SargentTKO2 (8)22/02/2003 Flag of the United States.svg Shooting Star Casino, Mahnomen, Minnesota
Win26–1 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin HillTKO1 (4)04/10/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Edgewater Hotel & Casino, Laughlin, Nevada
Win25–1 Flag of the United States.svg Francis RoyalTKO3 (6)08/08/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Centennial Garden Arena, Bakersfield, California
Win24–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose FloresTKO1 (6)10/05/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Lakeside Casino, Osceola, Iowa
Win23–1 Flag of the United States.svg Joe LenhartUD530/01/2002 Flag of the United States.svg Level Nightclub, Miami Beach, Florida
Win22–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff FordKO1 (?)14/08/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Mountaineer Casino, Chester, West Virginia
Win21–1 Flag of the United States.svg Ed WhiteKO1 (4)17/07/2001 Flag of the United States.svg State Fairgrounds, Des Moines, Iowa
Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg George ChamberlainTKO1 (?)01/06/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Civic Center, Bismarck, North Dakota
Win19–1 Flag of the United States.svg Undra HawkinsTKO1 (?)30/03/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Tama, Iowa
Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jason NicholsonTKO2 (?)20/03/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City
Loss17–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jeff FordKO1 (4)31/01/2001 Flag of the United States.svg Ameristar Casino, Kansas City, Missouri
Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Andy SampleKO1 (10)01/12/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Victoria Casino, Rising Sun, Indiana Won USBA Regional Heavyweight title.
Win16–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Nick FloresTKO1 (8)13/10/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Harvey's Casino, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Greg SuttingtonTKO2 (6)29/09/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Station Casino, Missouri, Missouri
Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Dan KosmickiTKO1 (6)15/09/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg George ChamberlainTKO1 (10)25/08/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Convention Center, Des Moines, Iowa Won vacant USA Iowa State Heavyweight title.
Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Curtis McDormanKO1 (?)28/07/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Orleans Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Rosier TKO1 (4)28/04/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Connecticut
Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg Travis Fulton KO1 (4)17/02/2000 Flag of the United States.svg River Center, Davenport, Iowa
Win9–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Richard DavisKO1 (4)10/02/2000 Flag of the United States.svg Harvey's Casino, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Win8–0 Flag of the United States.svg Harold JohnsonKO1 (4)24/11/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Fiesta Palace, Waukegan, Illinois
Win7–0 Flag of the United States.svg Brian McNeffTKO1 (4)19/10/1999 Flag of the United States.svg KC Market Center, Missouri, Missouri
Win6–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris McCarlKO1 (4)23/07/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Ice Arena, Des Moines, Iowa
Win5–0 Flag of the United States.svg Justin WillsKO1 (?)01/06/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Des Moines, Iowa
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Darryl BeckerTKO1 (4)27/04/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Davenport, Iowa
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Eric GrahamKO1 (4)17/04/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Coliseum, Marshalltown, Iowa
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Richard SlackTKO1 (4)20/03/1999 Flag of the United States.svg La Mesa Restaurant, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gerald HillTKO1 (4)10/02/1999 Flag of the United States.svg Meskwaki Casino, Tama, Iowa

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  1. ↑ "Luevano retains crown with split draw; DQ costs Soto". ESPN.com. 29 June 2008.
  2. ↑ "Luevano Held To Draw, Soto Shock, Barrett Wins". SecondsOut Boxing News.
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