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Antonio Tarver Birthday Highlights

Birth Name
Antonio Deon Tarver
Place Of Birth
Orlando, USA
Age
55 years old
Birth Date
November 21 1968

Antonio Tarver Facts

Child Star?
no
Occupation
Boxing commentator
Education & Qualifications
Net Worth
$1,000,000
Current Partner
Denise Tarver
Children
Gwen Tarver, Antonio Tarver Jr.
Parents
Gwendolyn Tarver

About Antonio Tarver 

Antonio Deon Tarver is popularly known as the Magic Man.

Antonio is an American boxing commentator and a heavyweight boxing champion from Florida. Antonio has competed for over 18 years and won many titles, including the WBC, IBC, IBO, and light heavyweight titles.

Antonio is famous for being the only man in history to have won a gold medal at three different championships. He was also seen in the film 'Rocky Balboa', along with the well-known actor Sylvester Stallone. Read on to learn more about his professional and personal life.

Antonio Tarver's Net Worth, Earnings & Spending Habits

What is Antonio Tarver's net worth?

Antonio Tarver has won many medals and made a good name in boxing. As of 2022, he holds around $1 million net worth.

How much does Antonio Tarver earn per year?

Even though his income source is known, there isn't much information about Antonio Tarver's annual earnings.

Height, Age & Physical Attributes

How tall is Antonio Tarver?

Antonio Tarver has a stunning height, which immensely helped him in his duels and championships. He is 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) tall.

How old is Antonio Tarver?

Antonio Tarver was born on November 21, 1968. He would be 54 years old on his birthday, November 12, 2022.

Childhood And Education

Antonio Deon Tarver was born in 1968 in Orlando, Florida. There isn't any information available about his childhood and education. His mother, Gwendolyn Tarver, raised him and has always been a massive supporter of Tarver. She helped him on his way to becoming a boxer and the champion that he is today.

Family, Romance, And Relationships

Who is Antonio Tarver's partner?

Antonio Tarver is a famous boxer who dated and married his longtime girlfriend, Denise Tarver, in 1999. The couple has been blessed with a child named Antonio Tarver Jr.

Career And Professional Highlights

Best Known For…

Tarver was relatively young when his interest in becoming a boxer grew. He started boxing at age 10 but stopped for another decade before he took up a career as a boxer. He started his amateur boxing tournaments in 1993 and was recognized as a champion on different occasions, like the US amateur Light Heavyweight championship in 1993. He had won a gold medal at three various championships in 1995. This helped him to get an entry into the 1996 Olympics that was held in Atlanta, where he defeated three players in a row.

In 1997, Antonio debuted as a professional boxer. From then until 2000, Antonio won 16 fights in a row, making him a well-known boxer from Florida. His match with Jones made Antonio more like a celebrity, and he made frequent appearances on ESPN's 'Friday Night Fight' as a co-host and many fights. In 2003, Tarver got his World Title and the WBC title as the IBF champion.

Over the years, Tarver fought for the Light Heavyweight, Cruiserweight, and Heavyweight championships and was crowned champion at many fights. In 2011, he bagged the IBO Cruiserweight title in a match against Danny Green. His historical fights and wins have also allowed him to be a part of the 2020 Canastota Hall of Fame's Weekend activities.

Apart from boxing, Antonio Tarver has also appeared in the film 'Rocky Balboa'. He portrayed the character of Mason 'The Line' Dixon and the lead character of 'Rocky Balboa', performed by Sylvester Stallone.

Charity Work

Tarver came from rugged surroundings, and to avoid any form of negative influence, he chose to take up boxing. He wants to inspire many kids from his neighborhood and has started the Antonio Tarver Foundation, which empowers the youth by providing educational services. He was also associated with raising funds for the Royal Theater Arts Academy.

What awards has Antonio Tarver won?

In 2004, Antonio won the Best Boxer ESPY Award. Apart from this award, Antonio has bagged many championship titles, and they are as follows. In 1995, Antonio won the gold medal at the World Championships, Pan Am Games, and the US Nationals. In 1996, Tarver won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games held in Atlanta.

Antonio Tarver's Hobbies And Interests

Tarver has always been passionate about boxing. In his free time, he likes to revisit his days as a professional boxer by attending fights. He is pretty active on his Instagram, through which one can also understand that Tarver likes to spend time with his children and is keen on appearing on several talk shows and events to spread his positive influence over the kids and people in need of motivation.

Other Interesting Antonio Tarver Facts And Trivia

  • Antonio Tarver is also famous for his heavyweight championship fight with Roy Jones. Jr. Tarver was considered better than Jones as he won the last two contests against him.
  • During his entire time as a professional boxer, Antonio Tarver has played 39 fights, out of which he has successfully won 31 fights.
  • Antonio's zodiac sign is Scorpio.

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Written By
Moumita Dutta

<p>A content writer and editor with a passion for sports, Moumita has honed her skills in producing compelling match reports and stories about sporting heroes. She holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from the Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, Calcutta University, alongside a postgraduate diploma in Sports Management.</p>

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