Career
He started boxing while incarcerated in Rahway State Prison, New Jersey for 12 years. Art Tucker, nicknamed Big, launched his career after being released in 1987 with 15 wins in a row. Since 1989 he suffered severe losses to Riddick Bowe, Tommy Morrison and Tim Witherspoon.
His record in 27 professional fights shows 21 wins (15 KO), 5 losses (5 KO) and 1 draw.
Art Tucker is currently an employee of the Newark Housing Authority, Newark New Jersey