Tony Tucker

Boxer

Birthday December 27, 1958

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Michigan

Age 65 years old

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About

Retired heavyweight nicknamed "TNT" who won a gold medal in the 1979 Pan American Games and briefly held the IBF heavyweight title.

Before Fame

He turned professional in 1980, knocking out Chuck Gardner.

Trivia

On May 30, 1987, he defeated Buster Douglas via 10th round TKO to earn the IBF heavyweight title.

Family Life

His father was also a professional boxer.

Associated With

He broke his hand in training but still opted to defend his IBF title against Mike Tyson and lost via unanimous decision.