Tony Sibson
Professional Boxer, Boxer
1958 –
Who is Tony Sibson?
Tony Sibson is a former professional boxer.
Tony Sibson was well known as Britain's best as he 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.
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- Born
- Apr 9, 1958
Leicester - Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Profession
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on July 23, 2013
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