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 three-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.
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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.
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 three-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.