Tony Lopez (born February 24, 1963) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 1983 to 1999. He is a world champion in two weight classes, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight title twice between 1988 and 1991, and the World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight from 1992 to 1993.

Tony Lopez
Born (1963-02-24) February 24, 1963 (age 61)
Other namesThe Tiger
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)[1]
Reach70 in (178 cm)[1]
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights59
Wins50
Wins by KO34
Losses8
Draws1

Professional boxing record

59 fights 50 wins 8 losses
By knockout 34 4
By decision 16 3
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
59 Loss 50–8–1 Hector Quiroz TKO 1 (12), 2:54 Feb 20, 1999 Spotlight 29 Casino, Coachella, California, U.S. Lost WBO-NABO light welterweight title
58 Win 50–7–1 Jaime Ocegueda TKO 3 (12), 0:42 Sep 26, 1998 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. Won WBO-NABO light welterweight title
57 Win 49–7–1 Horatio Garcia UD 10 May 21, 1998 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
56 Win 48–7–1 Agustin Caballero UD 8 Mar 27, 1998 Marin Center Exhibit Hall, San Rafael, California, U.S.
55 Win 47–7–1 Juan Yoani Cervantes UD 10 Aug 9, 1997 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
54 Win 46–7–1 Wilberforce Kiggundu TKO 9 (10) May 30, 1997 Longshormen's Hall, San Francisco, California, U.S.
53 Loss 45–7–1 Charles Murray UD 12 Mar 26, 1996 Blue Cross Arena, Rochester, New York, U.S. For NABF light welterweight title
52 Loss 45–6–1 Freddie Pendleton TKO 8 (12), 0:43 Aug 12, 1995 MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. For IBF-USBA light welterweight title
51 Loss 45–5–1 Julio César Chávez TKO 10 (12), 1:41 Dec 10, 1994 Estadio de Beisbol, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico For WBC light welterweight title
50 Win 45–4–1 Greg Haugen TKO 10 (10), 1:43 Jun 25, 1994 MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
49 Win 44–4–1 Amancio Castro TKO 2 (10), 2:17 Dec 18, 1993 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
48 Win 43–4–1 Larry LaCoursiere TKO 5 (10), 2:47 Oct 16, 1993 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
47 Loss 42–4–1 Dingaan Thobela UD 12 Jun 26, 1993 Superbowl, Sun City, South Africa Lost WBA lightweight title
46 Win 42–3–1 Dingaan Thobela UD 12 Feb 12, 1993 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Retained WBA lightweight title
45 Win 41–3–1 Joey Gamache TKO 10 (12), 2:40 Oct 24, 1992 Cumberland County Civic Center, Portland, Ohio, U.S. Won WBA lightweight title
44 Win 40–3–1 Andres Sandoval TKO 2 (10) Jun 30, 1992 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
43 Win 39–3–1 Narciso Valenzuela Romo KO 2 (10), 2:55 Apr 24, 1992 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
42 Win 38–3–1 Ditau Molefyane TKO 8 (10), 2:41 Nov 15, 1991 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
41 Loss 37–3–1 Brian Mitchell UD 12 Sep 13, 1991 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Lost IBF super featherweight title
40 Win 37–2–1 Lupe Gutierrez TKO 6 (12), 2:42 Jul 12, 1991 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title
39 Draw 36–2–1 Brian Mitchell SD 12 Mar 15, 1991 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title;
For WBA super featherweight title
38 Win 36–2 Jorge Páez UD 12 Sep 22, 1990 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title
37 Win 35–2 John John Molina SD 12 May 20, 1990 Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. Won IBF super featherweight title
36 Win 34–2 Sylvester Kennon TKO 2 (10), 2:10 Mar 30, 1990 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
35 Loss 33–2 John John Molina TKO 10 (12), 2:40 Oct 7, 1989 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Lost IBF super featherweight title
34 Win 33–1 Tyrone Jackson TKO 8 (12), 2:46 Jun 18, 1989 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title
33 Win 32–1 Rocky Lockridge UD 12 Mar 5, 1988 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title
32 Win 31–1 John John Molina UD 12 Oct 27, 1988 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Retained IBF super featherweight title
31 Win 30–1 Rocky Lockridge UD 12 Jul 23, 1988 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S. Won IBF super featherweight title
30 Win 29–1 Tony Pep TKO 3 (10), 2:48 Mar 25, 1988 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
29 Win 28–1 Gerardo Velasquez TKO 3 (10), 0:39 Dec 16, 1987 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
28 Win 27–1 Ramon Rico KO 3 (10), 0:35 Sep 25, 1987 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
27 Loss 26–1 Ramon Rico DQ 7 (10) Sep 1, 1987 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
26 Win 26–0 Pedro Nolasco TKO 8 (10), 0:48 Jul 1, 1987 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
25 Win 25–0 Pedro Nolasco TKO 10 (10), 0:57 May 21, 1987 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
24 Win 24–0 Tommy Cordova UD 10 Feb 15, 1987 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
23 Win 23–0 Heriberto Chavez TKO 2 (10), 0:47 Dec 5, 1986 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
22 Win 22–0 Roberto Cantu TKO 3 (10), 2:42 Nov 7, 1986 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
21 Win 21–0 Rigoberto Garcia TKO 4 (10), 1:58 Sep 27, 1986 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
20 Win 20–0 Cesar Zepeda TKO 3 (10), 2:53 Aug 26, 1986 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
19 Win 19–0 Tim Brooks UD 10 Jul 20, 1986 Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada, U.S.
18 Win 18–0 Arnel Arrozal KO 2 (10), 2:15 Jun 5, 1986 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
17 Win 17–0 Roberto Cantu UD 10 Mar 3, 1986 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
16 Win 16–0 Adam Garcia PTS 10 Dec 18, 1985 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
15 Win 15–0 Roman Almaguer TKO 3 (10), 2:42 Oct 4, 1985 ARCO Arena, Sacramento, California, U.S.
14 Win 14–0 Dave De La Rosa TKO 3 (8), 2:12 Aug 15, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
13 Win 13–0 J T Walker TKO 4 (10), 1:45 Jun 18, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
12 Win 12–0 Mariano Bautista TKO 4 (8), 2:40 Apr 2, 1985 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
11 Win 11–0 Tim Brooks UD 6 Aug 3, 1984 MGM Grand Hotel, Reno, Nevada, U.S.
10 Win 10–0 Sam Espinosa TKO 4 (?) Apr 3, 1984 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
9 Win 9–0 Guillermo Rojas TKO 2 (8) Mar 6, 1984 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
8 Win 8–0 Juan Torres RTD 3 (6) Nov 29, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
7 Win 7–0 Ruben Perales KO 1 (6), 2:02 Nov 15, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
6 Win 6–0 Juan Rivera Ko 1 (6) Nov 1, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
5 Win 5–0 Leo Benitez UD 4 Aug 9, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
4 Win 4–0 Gerald Issack UD 6 Jul 12, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
3 Win 3–0 Joe Cruz KO 4 (4), 0:38 Jun 28, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
2 win 2–0 Edgar Acosta KO 1 (6) Jun 21, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.
1 win 1–0 Juan Rodriguez TKO 1 (5), 1:30 May 3, 1983 Memorial Auditorium, Sacramento, California, U.S.

References

  1. ^ a b KCAL-TV tale of the tape prior to the Jaime Ocegueda fight.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Héctor López
WBO-NABO light welterweight champion
September 26, 1998 – February 20, 1999
Succeeded by
Hector Quiroz
World boxing titles
Preceded by IBF super featherweight champion
July 23, 1988 – October 7, 1989
Succeeded by
Preceded by
John John Molina
IBF super featherweight champion
May 20, 1990 – September 13, 1991
Succeeded by
Preceded by WBA lightweight champion
October 24, 1992 – June 26, 1993
Succeeded by
Awards
Preceded by The Ring Fight of the year[1]
1988 (W12 Rocky Lockridge)
Succeeded by
Preceded by The Ring Magazine Comeback of the Year
1990
Succeeded by


  1. ^ "Past Winners of the Ring's Year-End Awards". The Ring. February 24, 2012. Archived from the original on October 11, 2014.