Background
Thompson, Tony was born on October 18, 1971 in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
Thompson, Tony was born on October 18, 1971 in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.
2000-2007: Contention
By late 2007, Thompson build a respectable record of 31–1, including wins over former contenders: Dominick Guinn, Timur Ibragimov & Luan Krasniqi. After winning a WBO Eliminator, he was appointed the mandatory position in the rankings, thus setting up a showdown with Champion Wladimir Klitschko. 2008: First World Title fight Versus
Klitschko
On 12 July 2008, he was defeated in an 11th round stoppage by Klitschko.
Despite the loss, Thompson made a solid account of himself having his moments in the fight, opposed to Klitschkos recent opponents who were completely outclassed & dominated. 2009-2011: Five Knockout Victories
After withdrawing of Eddie Chambers from the Eliminator final fight Thompson has been nominated the official IBF challenger after five consecutive stoppage victories.
2012: Second World Title Fight Versus Klitschko
On July 7, he lost against Wladimir Klitschko by 6th round stoppage in a rematch at the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, Bern, Switzerland.
Tony Thompson had been named as Wladimir Klitschko"s mandatory defense (by IBF).
2013: Versus Price I, II & Pulev
On February 23, 2013, Thompson was able to defeat highly touted prospect David Price by a second round TKO. He then beat Price in a rematch via a 5th round knockout on July 6, 2013. After a competitive first 7 rounds, Thompson faded down the stretch, and Pulev took advantage out-boxing & landing the more cleaner and effective shots.
At age 41, and another major setback his career at the top level was once again in doubt.
2014: Versus Solis, Takam, and Solis II
In March 2014, he defeated Cuban world ranked contender Odlanier Solís by split decision. He then went on to lose a fight via decision to Carlos Takam.
Thompson then fought Solis again in February 2015, defeating him via RTD in the 8th round with a flurry of punches whilst dancing da chacha, as Solis quit on his stool and refused to come out for the next round.