Tyrell Biggs
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Born | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | December 22, 1960||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | American | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight(s) | Heavyweight | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 80 in (203 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stance | Orthodox | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Boxing record | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total fights | 40 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Tyrell Biggs (born December 22, 1960) is an American former
Early life
Biggs was born in
Amateur career
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Biggs' first major success as an amateur boxer was winning the gold medal at the 1981
In 1984 Biggs won the gold medal at the
Biggs finished his amateur career with an outstanding record of 108-6-4.
Professional career
He turned professional soon after his
Biggs vs. Tyson
Biggs' biggest professional fight was against Tyson, for the latter's undisputed heavyweight title. Biggs and Tyson disliked each other, and Biggs derided Tyson before the fight. Biggs attempted to outbox Tyson, using his jab and movement. But Tyson kept coming in and landing big punches, wearing him down until the fight was stopped in the seventh. Tyson admitted after the fight to "carrying" Biggs so as to inflict more damage, in retaliation for Biggs' pre-match comments.[2]
Unfortunately the talented Biggs' life has been a constant fight against drug and alcohol addiction. He had to enter rehabilitation only a few months after turning professional, and some declare that his career at the time of the Tyson fight was already effectively over. Biggs' robe was sometimes emblazoned with, "Realize your potential", a drug rehabilitation mantra. An article published when he was 40 years old characterized him as "still fighting between stints in rehabilitation."[3][4]
Outside the ring
Biggs competed in the American Gladiators season 5 Gold Medal Challenge of Champions in 1993, losing to 1984 Gold Downhill Skiing medalist Bill Johnson. A feature documentary about Tyrell Biggs' life is currently in production.[5]
Professional boxing record
40 fights | 30 wins | 10 losses |
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By knockout | 20 | 7 |
By decision | 10 | 3 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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40 | Win | 30–10 | Carlton Davis | KO | 2 | Aug 27, 1998 | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
39 | Loss | 29–10 | Larry Donald | KO | 2 (10), 1:00 | Sep 11, 1997 | Foxwoods Resort Casino, Ledyard, Connecticut, U.S. | |
38 | Win | 29–9 | Alonzo Hollis | PTS | 6 | Feb 19, 1997 | Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | |
37 | Win | 28–9 | Andre Crowder | TKO | 1 | Jan 11, 1997 | Royal Oaks Center, Mount Washington, Kentucky, U.S. | |
36 | Loss | 27–9 | Ray Anis | TKO | 3 (10), 2:55 | Apr 4, 1994 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan | |
35 | Loss | 27–8 | Buster Mathis Jr. | UD | 12 | Feb 5, 1994 | The Aladdin, Paradise, Nevada , U.S.
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For vacant USBA heavyweight title |
34 | Win | 27–7 | Evgeny Sudakov | SD | 3 | Dec 3, 1993 | Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S. | |
33 | Win | 26–7 | Shane Sutcliffe | TKO | 2 (3), 3:00 | Dec 3, 1993 | Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, U.S. | |
32 | Loss | 25–7 | Tony Tubbs | UD | 3 | Dec 3, 1993 | Casino Magic, Bay St. Louis, Mississippi , U.S.
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31 | Loss | 25–6 | Mike Hunter | UD | 12 | Jan 17, 1993 | Union Plaza Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas , Nevada, U.S.
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For vacant USBA heavyweight title
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30 | Win | 25–5 | Marion Wilson | UD | 10 | Dec 8, 1992 | Hyatt Regency, Tampa, Florida, U.S. | |
29 | Win | 24–5 | John Jones | KO | 2 | Nov 19, 1992 | Days Inn South, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
28 | Win | 23–5 | Roy Jobe | KO | 1 | Jul 18, 1992 | Civic Assembly Center, Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
27 | Win | 22–5 | Mike Faulkner | TKO | 2 | May 29, 1992 | Amarillo, Texas, U.S. | |
26 | Win | 21–5 | Charles Woolard | TKO | 1 (8), 2:12 | May 7, 1992 | Westin, Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
25 | Win | 20–5 | Alan Jamison | KO | 1 | Apr 18, 1992 | High School Field House, Chandler, Oklahoma, U.S. | |
24 | Loss | 19–5 | Lennox Lewis | TKO | 3 (10), 2:47 | Nov 23, 1991
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Omni Coliseum, Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. | |
23 | Loss | 19–4 | Riddick Bowe | TKO | 8 (10), 2:17 | Mar 2, 1991 | Broadway by the Bay Theater, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
22 | Win | 19–3 | Rodolfo Marin | UD | 10 | Dec 8, 1990 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
21 | Win | 18–3 | Rick Kellar | TKO | 2 | Apr 5, 1990 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | |
20 | Win | 17–3 | Ossie Ocasio | UD | 10 | Jan 11, 1990 | Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | |
19 | Win | 16–3 | Bobby Crabtree | TKO | 5 (10) | Nov 29, 1989 | The Palace, Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. | |
18 | Loss | 15–3 | Gary Mason | KO | 7 (10), 3:00 | Oct 4, 1989 | Royal Albert Hall, London, England | |
17 | Loss | 15–2 | Francesco Damiani | TKO | 5 (10), 1:06 | Oct 29, 1988 | Palatrussardi, Milan, Italy | |
16 | Loss | 15–1 | Mike Tyson | TKO | 7 (15), 2:59 | Oct 16, 1987 | Convention Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. | For WBA, WBC, and IBF heavyweight titles |
15 | Win | 15–0 | Lorenzo Boyd | TKO | 3, 1:12 | Jul 31, 1987 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. | |
14 | Win | 14–0 | David Bey | TKO | 6 (10), 2:15 | Mar 7, 1987 | Las Vegas Hilton, Winchester, Nevada , U.S.
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13 | Win | 13–0 | Renaldo Snipes | UD | 10 | Dec 12, 1986 | Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S. | |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Robert Evans | KO | 5 (10), 2:35 | Oct 29, 1986 | Alexandra Palace, London, England | |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Percell Davis | UD | 10 | Sep 14, 1986 | Broadway by the Bay Theater , Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.
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10 | Win | 10–0 | Rodney Smith | RTD | 7 (8) | Aug 14, 1986 | Felt Forum , New York City, New York, U.S.
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9 | Win | 9–0 | Jeff Sims | UD | 10 | Mar 23, 1986 | Lawlor Events Center, Reno, Nevada, U.S. | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | James Tillis | UD | 8 | Jan 25, 1986 | Americana Host Farm Resort, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Tony Anthony | KO | 1, 2:57 | Dec 21, 1985 | Pavilion Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Danny Sutton | TKO | 7 (8) | Nov 19, 1985 | Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, U.S. | |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Sterling Benjamin | TKO | 7 | Aug 29, 1985 | Atlanta, Georgia , U.S.
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4 | Win | 4–0 | Eddie Richardson | TKO | 3 (6), 1:55 | Jul 13, 1985 | Atlantis Hotel and Casino, Atlantic City, New Jersey , U.S.
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3 | Win | 3–0 | Grady Daniels | RTD | 2 (6) | May 17, 1985 | Caesars Tahoe, Stateline, Nevada , U.S.
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2 | Win | 2–0 | Mike Perkins | TKO | 1 (6), 2:50 | Apr 20, 1985 | Memorial Coliseum, Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Mike Ronay Evans | UD | 6 | Nov 15, 1984 | New York City, New York , U.S.
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References
- ^ USA vs. The World match-up, YouTube.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
- ^ Olympic Heavyweights – A History – Part Three, maxboxing.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
- ^ BOXER'S ORDEAL: JEERS, DRUGS, nytimes.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
- ^ Golden amateurs who never made talent pay, nytimes.com. Accessed November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Home". tyrellbiggs.com. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
External links
- Boxing record for Tyrell Biggs from BoxRec (registration required)