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- Born: November 21st, 1968
- Birthplace: Orlando, Florida
- Nickname: Magic Man
- Height: 6-2 1/2
- Weight: Light Heavyweight
- Stance: Southpaw
- First man to knock out Roy Jones Jr.
- Won a bronze medal for boxing at the 1996 Olympics
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Antonio Tarver is a professional boxer. He is a former World Champion boxer in the Light Heavyweight division, losing the title to Bernard Hopkins. He was played the main nemesis to Rocky in the film Rocky Balboa starring Sylvester Stallone.
Tarver became established as a light heavyweight world champion by being the first man to ever knock out Roy Jones Jr. He is a four-time boxing champion and has never lost a rematch.
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Mason Dixon
Tarver was cast as heavyweight champion Mason "The Line" Dixon in the 2006 film Rocky Balboa. Dixon is Rocky's opponent in the film's main event match. Dixon's record in 33-0 in the movie, and he ends up defeating Rocky in a split decision. The DVD contains an alternate ending in which Rocky is victorious.Stallone said he wanted to cast a real boxer for the movie since he believed it would be easier to teach a boxer to act than an actor to box.
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Antonio Tarver Questions
we are looking for DR.REV.FLEMING TARVER @THE ORIGINAL FLA. SPIRITUALAIRES. out of st.petersburg fla. 1 AnswerFor information and/or booking contact Rev. Fleming Tarver @ (727)327-9979. read more
Where are Tarver-Dawson fighting at? 1 AnswerLas Vegas; From; http://www.usatoday.com/sports/boxing/2009-05-07-dawson-vs-tarver_N.htm "Former light heavyweight champion Antonio Tarver hits a speed bag duri... read more
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Does anyone know if Antonio Banderas Twitters ? 1 AnswerDoesn't look like it, but @CalleZorro offers marriage advice for men. Dressing up like Zorro not part of that advice, unfortunately. read more
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Antonio Tarver Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to Professional Boxing
- BoxRec.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-2 1/2
- Weight: Light Heavy Weight
- Years Pro: 10
- Stance: Southpaw
Antonio Tarver Timeline
- November 21, 1968: Born
- 1997: Turned Pro
- 2003: Wins WBC and IBF light-heavyweight title
- 2004: KOs Roy Jones Jr.
- 2006: Co-Stars in Rocky Balboa starring Sylvester Stallone
- 2006: Loses Championships to Bernard Hopkins
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@Bucks Is it just me or does Francisco Elson look like Antonio Tarver?!? :)
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@mrsking05 yeah pretty pretty fun.. It was intresting a lot of people was there even antonio tarver old azz was there..
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@DamienDW @Craigwayans @MARLONLWAYANS @Wayansjr #Cthagodlookslike Antonio Tarver with no boxing career (Still got the bruises) #fckcthagod
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