- Born
- Birth nameAntonio Deon Tarver
- Nickname
- Magic Man
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Antonio Tarver was born on November 21, 1968 in Orlando, Florida, USA. He is an actor, known for Rocky Balboa (2006), ProBoxTV (2022) and Tuesday Night Fights (1982).
- He was the first fighter to knockout Roy Jones Jr., and established himself as light heavyweight world champion in the process, winning back a title he previously lost to Jones in a disputed decision during their first fight.
- He was the linear light heavyweight champion of the world, having defeated the aforementioned Jones and Glencoffe Johnson to earn that honor. He is a four-time (of various versions) champion.
- Lost linear light heavyweight title to Bernard Hopkins.
- Beat Clinton Woods on unanimous decision in Tampa, Florida to win the I.B.F. Light Heavyweight title.
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