Tony Sibson

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 3-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

55 Wins (31 knockouts, 24 decisions), 7 Losses (5 knockouts, 2 decisions), 1 Draw
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 55–7-1 Frank Tate TKO 10 7 February 1988 Stafford, Staffordshire, United Kingdom IBF World Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the tenth round.
Win 55–6–1 Brian Anderson TKO 7 16 September 1987 Kensington, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British/Commonwealth Middleweight Titles.
Loss 54–6–1 Dennis Andries TKO 9 10 September 1986 Muswell Hill, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British/WBC World Light Heavyweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 2:04 of the ninth round.
Win 54–5-1 Luis Jose Rivera PTS 10 16 April 1986 Holborn, London, United Kingdom
Win 53–5-1 Abdul Umaru Sanda PTS 12 19 March 1986 Muswell Hill, London, United Kingdom Commonwealth Middleweight Title.
Win 52–5–1 Juan Elizondo KO 2 22 January 1986 Muswell Hill, London, United Kingdom Elizondo knocked out at 0:47 of the second round.
Win 51–5-1 Mark Kaylor UD 12 27 November 1984 Wembley, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British/Commonwealth/EBU Middleweight Titles. 116–114, 117–115, 117–115.
Win 50–5-1 Louis Acaries PTS 12 25 February 1984 Paris, France EBU Middleweight Title.
Loss 49–5–1 Don Lee TKO 8 15 January 1984 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Referee stopped the bout at 2:13 of the eighth round.
Win 49–4-1 Manuel Jiminez TKO 8 22 November 1983 Wembley, London, United Kingdom Referee stopped the bout at 2:25 of the eighth round.
Win 48–4-1 John Collins TKO 2 8 October 1983 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Referee stopped the bout at 0:36 of the second round.
Loss 47–4–1 Marvin Hagler TKO 6 11 February 1983 Worcester, Massachusetts, United States WBC/WBA World Middleweight Titles. Referee stopped the bout at 2:40 of the sixth round.
Win 47–3–1 Antonio Alejandro Garrido RTD 8 14 September 1982 Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Win 46–3–1 Jacques Chinon TKO 10 4 May 1982 Wembley, London, United Kingdom EBU Middleweight Title.
Win 45–3-1 Dwight Davison PTS 12 21 February 1982 Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom WBC World Middleweight Title Eliminator. 118–112, 119–114, 120–112.
Win 44–3-1 Nicola Cirelli KO 10 24 November 1981 Wembley, London, United Kingdom EBU Middleweight Title.
Win 43–3-1 Alan Minter TKO 3 15 September 1981 Wembley, London, United Kingdom EBU Middleweight Title. Referee stopped the bout at 1:59 of the third round.
Win 42–3-1 Andoni Amana PTS 12 14 May 1981 Bilbao, Pais Vasco, Spain EBU Middleweight Title. 116–114, 117–114, 117–114.
Win 41–3–1 Andre Mongelema PTS 10 17 March 1981 Wembley, London, United Kingdom 99.5–97.
Win 40–3–1 Norberto Cabrera PTS 10 27 January 1981 Kensington, London, United Kingdom 99.5–96.
Win 39–3-1 Matteo Salvemini KO 7 8 December 1980 Kensington, London, United Kingdom EBU Middleweight Title.
Win 38–3–1 Bobby Coolidge KO 7 27 September 1980 Wembley, London, United Kingdom Coolidge knocked out at 1:50 of the seventh round.
Win 37–3–1 Marciano Bernardi PTS 10 3 June 1980 Kensington, London, United Kingdom 99–96.5.
Win 36–3-1 Chisanda Mutti PTS 15 4 March 1980 Wembley, London, United Kingdom Commonwealth Middleweight Title. 148–146.
Win 35–3–1 James Waire PTS 10 22 January 1980 Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Win 34–3-1 Robert Powell TKO 1 29 November 1979 Liverpool, United Kingdom
Loss 33–3-1 Kevin Finnegan PTS 15 6 November 1979 Kensington, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British Middleweight Title.
Win 33–2–1 Willie Classen KO 2 9 October 1979 Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Win 32–2–1 Jacques Chinon TKO 8 26 June 1979 Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Win 31–2–1 Al Clay TKO 7 15 May 1979 Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Win 30–2-1 Frankie Lucas TKO 5 10 April 1979 Kensington, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British Middleweight Title.
Win 29–2–1 Eddie Smith PTS 10 5 March 1979 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 28–2–1 Gerard Nosley TKO 7 7 November 1978 Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Loss 27–2–1 Eddie Smith PTS 8 24 October 1978 Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Win 27–1–1 Keith Bussey TKO 8 12 September 1978 Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Win 26–1-1 Bonny McKenzie PTS 8 18 July 1978 Wakefield, Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Win 25–1–1 Danny McLoughlin KO 3 29 June 1978 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Loss 24–1-1 Lottie Mwale KO 1 23 May 1978 Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Win 24-0–1 Mac Nicholson TKO 1 25 April 1978 Kensington, London, United Kingdom
Win 23–0-1 Steve Walker TKO 5 4 April 1978 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 22-0-1 Mac Nicholson TKO 7 31 March 1978 Liverpool, United Kingdom
Win 21–0-1 Errol McKenzie KO 2 6 March 1978 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 20–0–1 John Smith KO 5 23 January 1978 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 19–0–1 Oscar Angus TKO 6 30 November 1977 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 18–0–1 Wayne Bennett PTS 8 8 November 1977 West Bromwich, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Draw 17–0–1 Pat Thomas PTS 8 18 October 1977 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 17-0 Sonny Kamunga PTS 8 27 April 1977 Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Win 16–0 Tony Burnett PTS 8 21 April 1977 Liverpool, United Kingdom
Win 15–0 Steve Walker PTS 8 7 April 1977 Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 14-0 Bonny McKenzie KO 7 24 March 1977 Leicester, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Win 13–0 Gareth Jones KO 1 25 February 1977 Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 12–0 Arthur Winfield TKO 2 10 February 1977 Coventry, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 11–0 Roy Gumbs PTS 8 19 January 1977 Solihull, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 10–0 Tony Burnett PTS 8 11 January 1977 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 9–0 Tim McHugh TKO 4 14 December 1976 West Bromwich, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 8–0 John Breen TKO 5 30 November 1976 Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 7–0 Neville Esteban PTS 8 3 November 1976 Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
Win 6-0 Clive Davidson PTS 8 22 October 1976 Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 5–0 Bonny McKenzie TKO 7 10 September 1976 Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 4–0 Jimmy Pickard PTS 6 14 July 1976 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 3–0 Liam White PTS 6 26 May 1976 Wolverhampton, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 2-0 John Breen PTS 6 6 May 1976 Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Win 1-0 Charlie Ricardson TKO 2 9 April 1976 Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Post-Boxing career

Since retiring from boxing, Sibson has led a low-key life working within the building trade living in Leicester.

See also

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