Tyrone Trice

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Tyrone Trice
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Real nameTyrone Trice
Nickname(s)The Butterfly
Weight(s)Welterweight, Light Middleweight, Middleweight
NationalityAmerican
BornOctober 23, 1963
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
DiedNovember 8, 2023 (age 60)
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins43
Wins by KO35
Losses10
Draws0
No contests0

Tyrone Trice (October 23, 1963 - November 8, 2023) was an American former professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1996. He is a one-time International Boxing Council (IBC) Middleweight champion and WBA Americas Welterweight champion. Trice also had two world-title challenges for the IBF Welterweight and WBO Middleweight titles.

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Professional career

Welterweight

Trice quickly rose through the ranks, winning his first twelve fights before a shock first-round KO loss to Freddie Pendleton. [1] After continuing to win many fights via knockout, Trice became the number two contender for the vacant IBF Welterweight title. A title match with number one contender Simon Brown took place at the Palais des sports in Berck-sur-Mer, France on April 23, 1988. Trice was dominant in the fight early on, knocking down Brown in the second round. However, he eventually tired through the later rounds and Brown was able to wear Trice down. Trice was knocked down three times in the 12th round and was finally defeated via knockout in the 14th round.

After the loss, Trice recovered and won a series of tune-up fights before defeating Kevin Pompey for the WBA Americas Welterweight Title. A rematch was then fought between Trice and Brown. As with the first contest, it was a close and entertaining fight with Brown prevailing again, this time in the eleventh round by knockout. After this loss, Trice decided to compete in the Middleweight division.

Middleweight

In his first Middleweight bout, Trice defeated Rafael Williams to win the vacant IBC Light-Middleweight Title. After an impressive third-round TKO victory over undefeated Nestor Maciel to defend the title, Trice challenged John David Jackson for the WBO Light-Middleweight title. Trice took Jackson to the full twelve rounds but Jackson was well in control throughout the match, staggering Trice several times in the fight and winning via unanimous decision. Trice was then defeated again two months later in a ninth-round TKO by Julio César Vásquez.

Feud with James Toney

Rumours began circulating that a matchup between Trice and multiple Middleweight champion James Toney would take place between late 1992 to early 1993. [2] After an easy round one TKO victory over Ron Collins for which Toney was present in the ringside audience, Trice seized the microphone from announcer Wally Jackson after he was declared the victor. After insulting then WBO Middleweight Champion Gerald McClellan (who Trice claimed backed out of a title bout against him), Trice challenged Toney to a $50,000 bet that he would defeat him before 10 rounds at any time of Toney's choosing. Toney, angry at Trice's words, entered the ring and challenged Trice to a fight then and there. Trice approached Toney but was then escorted out of the ring by his ring crew and the referee. [3]

Ultimately the much anticipated match between Trice and Toney never materialized due to a number of disputes between both camps regarding money, the venue where the bout should take place and several other factors.

Later Career and Retirement

Trice's career would begin to decline from late 1992 until his retirement, losing several fights which included losses to Thomas Tate and Joe Lipsey. He also did not participate in any further title matches. His final match took place on February 18, 1996, where he defeated the unrated Gary Jones in a fourth-round knockout. He retired shortly after. He continues to reside in his hometown of Milwaukee today. [4]

Professional boxing record

43 Wins (35 knockouts, 8 decisions), 10 Losses (5 knockouts, 5 decisions)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Win2-20-2 Flag of the United States.svg Gary JonesKO418/02/1996 Flag of the United States.svg Minot, North Dakota
Loss9-13-2 Flag of the United States.svg Eric L. FrenchUD1003/12/1994 Flag of the United States.svg Eagles Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Loss18-0 Flag of the United States.svg Joe LipseyPTS1023/07/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Lansing, Michigan
Loss32-4-2 Flag of France.svg Frederic SeillierKO924/04/1993 Flag of France.svg Port-de-Bouc, Bouches-du-Rhone
Win21-59-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jake TorranceUD805/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg Eagles Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Loss25-2 Flag of the United States.svg Thomas Tate UD1002/02/1993 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Loss31-7 Flag of the United States.svg Brett LallyMD1024/11/1992 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Win23-8 Flag of the United States.svg Bill "Fireball" BradleyTKO425/08/1992 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan
Win25-2 Flag of the United States.svg Ron CollinsTKO121/07/1992 Flag of the United States.svg The Palace of Auburn Hills, Auburn Hills, Michigan Referee stopped the bout at 1:36 of the first round.
Win0-13-1 Flag of the United States.svg Larry LipscombKO328/03/1992 Flag of the United States.svg Doraville, Georgia
Loss31-1 Flag of Argentina.svg Julio César Vásquez TKO919/09/1991 Flag of France.svg Paris
Loss23-0 Flag of the United States.svg J.D. JacksonUD1221/07/1991 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City Race Course, Atlantic City, New Jersey WBO Light Middleweight Title.
Win18-0 Flag of Mexico.svg Nestor MacielTKO307/03/1991 Flag of Spain.svg Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Win31-7 Flag of Panama.svg Rafael WilliamsTKO629/11/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Walter Kerr Theatre, New York City IBC Light Middleweight Title.
Loss31-1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Simon "Mantequilla" Brown TKO1001/04/1990 Flag of the United States.svg DC Armory, Washington, District of Columbia IBF Welterweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 0:51 of the tenth round.
Win17-2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin PompeyUD1214/01/1990 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey WBA Americas Welterweight Title.
Win25-16-3 Flag of the United States.svg Ron JohnsonTKO325/03/1989 Flag of Morocco.svg Sheraton Hotel, Casablanca, Morocco
Win28-29-3 Flag of the United States.svg Dexter SmithPTS1006/03/1989 Flag of France.svg Nogent-le-Phaye, France
Win21-10 Flag of Mexico.svg Juan Alonso VillaKO112/12/1988 Flag of France.svg Nogent-le-Phaye, France
Win12-13-2 Flag of Venezuela.svg Orlando OrozcoKO109/11/1988 Flag of France.svg Paris, France
Win10-1 Flag of Mexico.svg Luis Francisco PerezTKO209/10/1988 Flag of France.svg Franconville, France
Win9-3-1 Flag of the United States.svg Efren BrownTKO624/09/1988 Flag of France.svg Berck, France
Win5-4Luciano FernandezTKO413/08/1988 Flag of France.svg Deauville, France
Loss24-1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Simon "Mantequilla" Brown TKO1423/04/1988 Flag of France.svg Palais des Sports, Berck, France IBF Welterweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:29 of the 14th round.
Win5-6 Flag of the United States.svg Mike EnglishTKO120/11/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit, MichiganReferee stopped the bout at 1:49 of the first round.
Win7-41-1 Flag of the United States.svg Walter CowansTKO210/10/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Sandusky, Ohio
Win14-5-1 Flag of the United States.svg Steve "Lightning" Little UD1006/08/1987 Flag of the United States.svg Felt Forum, New York City
Win14-10 Flag of the United States.svg Dennis JohnsonTKO823/10/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Win14-1-1 Flag of the United States.svg Curtis SummitTKO110/06/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan
Win13-6-2 Flag of the United States.svg Marvin Ray JonesTKO224/04/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, MichiganReferee stopped the bout at 2:59 of the second round.
Win2-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jesse FloresTKO422/03/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada
Win9-12 Flag of the United States.svg Steve MitchellKO628/02/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Laughlin, Nevada
Win20-4-2 Flag of the United States.svg Michael "Bomber" BradleyRTD323/01/1986 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Win12-9-2 Flag of the United States.svg Dave OdemTKO721/11/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan
Win12-14-1 Flag of the United States.svg Jose "Speedy" GonzalezKO524/10/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, MichiganGonzalez knocked out at 2:38 of the fifth round.
Win23-5 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone MooreUD1012/09/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Win1-5Jesus De la CruzKO122/08/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan
Win5-11-6 Flag of the United States.svg Ken WillisKO306/04/1985 Flag of the United States.svg Bally's Park Place, Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win10-8 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony BryantTKO324/10/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, MichiganReferee stopped the bout at 1:17 of the third round.
Win23-3 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrone MoorePTS1015/08/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada
Loss10-8-1 Flag of the United States.svg Freddie Pendleton TKO128/06/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan
Win0-1Ruben GallardoTKO631/05/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan
Win14-9 Flag of the United States.svg Teddy HatfieldTKO203/05/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan
Win1-3 Flag of the United States.svg Bob GraddyTKO615/04/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan
Win--Sean McGillKO211/02/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Louis Arena, Detroit, Michigan
Win1-7-2 Flag of the United States.svg Nate StewartTKO203/02/1984 Flag of the United States.svg Americana Congress Hotel, Chicago, Illinois Referee stopped the bout at 2:27 of the second round.
Win10-1 Flag of the United States.svg Victor GordonKO427/10/1983 Flag of the United States.svg Atlantic City, New Jersey
Win3-4 Flag of the United States.svg Leslie ToneyTKO230/09/1983 Flag of the United States.svg Eagles Club, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Win7-3-2 Flag of the United States.svg Dave OdemPTS625/08/1983 Flag of the United States.svg Lakeland Arena, Waterford, Michigan
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Manuel ToribioKO210/07/1983 Flag of the United States.svg Caesars Atlantic City, Atlantic City, New Jersey Toribio knocked out at 3:01 of the second round.
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg Willy Paul MaxwellKO112/06/1983 Flag of the United States.svg Phoenix, Arizona
Win1-1 Flag of the United States.svg Fred TiceTKO104/06/1983 Flag of the United States.svg Traverse City, Michigan
Win-- Flag of the United States.svg "Rockin" Rodney Moore PTS426/05/1983 Flag of the United States.svg The Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey

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