Tony Lopez (boxer)

Tony Lopez
Born	(1963-02-24) February 24, 1963 Sacramento
Occupation	Professional Boxer

Tony "The Tiger" Lopez (born February 24, 1963), is a former professional boxer from Sacramento, California. He was a 3-Time World Boxing Champion. He is remembered for his victory in the 1988 The Ring Fight of the year by decision over Rocky Lockridge. He fought against Julio César Chávez in 1994 in Monterrey. He lost by TKO. He also fought the pound for pound best brawler ever Tommy Cordova. Tony Lopez is now retired from boxing and runs a bail bond agency in Sacramento.

• Nationality: US American
• Stance: Orthodox
• Height: 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
• Reach: 0 ft 72 in (1.83 m)
• Career Record: Won 50 (KOs 34) Lost 8 Drawn 1

Achievements
Preceded by Rocky Lockridge	IBF Super Featherweight Champion 23 Jul 1988– 7 Oct 1989	Succeeded by John John Molina
Preceded by John John Molina	IBF Super Featherweight Champion 20 May 1990– 13 Sep 1991	Succeeded by Brian Mitchell
Preceded by Joey Gamache	WBA Lightweight Champion 24 Oct 1992– 26 Jun 1993	Succeeded by Dingaan Thobela
Regional titles
Vacant Title last held by Héctor López	NABO Light Welterweight Champion September 26, 1998 - February 20, 1999	Succeeded by Hector Quiroz
Awards
Preceded by Sugar Ray Leonard W12 Marvin Hagler	The Ring Fight of the year 1988 (W12 Rocky Lockridge)	Succeeded by Roberto Durán W12 Iran Barkley
Preceded by Roberto Durán	The Ring Magazine Comeback of the Year 1990	Succeeded by Vinny Pazienza

External links

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