Tony Lopez (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. 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
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