Tony “The Tiger Lopez” was raised in Sacramento where he started boxing at the age of 10. As an amateur, he fought more than 100 bouts losing less than 5. Lopez turned pro in 1983 fighting his first bout at The Memorial Auditorium.

As a pro, he compiled a record of 29-1 with 22 K.O.’s before his first world title bout fighting Rocky Lockridge for the IBF Jr. Lightweight belt. Lopez won a unanimous decision to become Northern California’s first world champion.

Lopez went on to defend his title three times, losing to Juan “John John” Molina, but in a “rubber-match” defeated “John John” Molina for the IBF title a second time in Reno, NV.

Lopez reclaimed his title a third time by beating Joey Gamache.

Other notable fighters Lopez has fought include:

• Julio Cesar Chavez
• Jorge Paez
• Brian Mithcell
• Lupe Guiterrez

Lopez completed his professional boxing career with a record of 59-8-1.

Tony’s vision to see local boxing return to the limelight is the reason he has taken it upon himself to organize NIGHT OUT – LIGHTS OUT at Raley Field on August 8, 2008.

see: Tonythetigerpromotions.