Tony Sibson
Tony Sibson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 April 1958 |
| Statistics | |
| Weight class | Middleweight Light heavyweight |
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
| Reach | 174 cm (69 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 64 |
| Wins | 55 |
| Wins by KO | 31 |
| Losses | 7 |
| Draws | 1 |
Tony Sibson (born 9 April 1958, in Leicester, England) is a former professional boxer.
Boxing career
Tony Sibson was Commonwealth and European champion and a three-time world title challenger. His speed coupled with rugged power enabled him to be ranked as one of the best middleweights in the world and ultimately challenge Marvin Hagler for his world crown.
A Middleweight, Sibson fought during the 1970s and 1980s, winning 55 of his 63 bouts, including 31 by knockout. He fought Marvin Hagler for the WBA and WBC middleweight titles in February 1983, losing by a technical knockout in the sixth round. Sibson later moved up to Light heavyweight and lost to Dennis Andries in a bout for the WBC title in 1986. Two years later he challenged Frank Tate for the IBF Middleweight title, this time losing by a 10th-round TKO.
Professional boxing record
Post-Boxing career
Since retiring from boxing, Sibson has led a low-key life working within the building trade living in Leicester.
See also
External links
- Boxing record for Tony Sibson from BoxRec (registration required)