Career
He is known for his excellent chin and ability to throw a high volume of punches. All of his losses have come via decision. In 2002 he took on Kostya Tszyu for the unified WBC, WBA, and IBF light welterweight titles but lost a decision.
He lost his next two fights to Sharmba Mitchell and Ricky Hatton.
He lost his most recent bout to Matthew Hatton on 22 September 2008 on the undercard to Ricky Hatton"s Light Welterweight title defence in Las Vegas. Tackie"s 10th round knockout of Roberto Garcia was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year for 2000.
So far in his 41 pro fights Tackie has been knocked down only once. In February 2015, his Stalking conviction was reversed in Bronx county court in New New York
The threat communicated "Don"t let me use my boxing skills on you" apparently did not rise to the legal requirement to uphold his conviction.