Tony the Tiger Lopez, HOF?

[True-Boxing-Fan]

I just tought id add this for some of the older heads who are very well verse in the late 80's-early 90's boxing lower weight scene.

Tony the Tiger Lopez, HOF worthy?

He is a 3 time world champion in two eight classes. Beat Rocky Lockridge as an underdog to win his first title in a fight that won Fight of the Year honors. He had a draw with Hall of Famer Brian Mitchel, who is arguably the greatest South African fighter ever, but lost in a rematch. Beat John John Molina, a great but lesser known puerto rican fighter, for with his second title. Knocked out Joey Gamache to win his third world title in a second weight class.

He knocked out Greg Haugen, beat Dingaan Thobela another great African fighter, absolutely dominated a prime Jorge Paez. Lost to a the great Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.

Was honored as The Ring Comeback Fighter of the Year, Roberto Duran won the same honor the year before and Vinny Pazienza won it after him.

Tony Lopez was a staple of the saturday afternoon boxing on wide world of the sport in the 80's and early 90's. He was an action packed fighter who was never in a bad fight. He had skills, power, and lots heart and racked up a ton of very good wins against great fighters. He defended all his different titles multiple times when he won them.

Yall think he is IBHOF worthy?

[Chollo Vista]

I don't know enough about the guy to say. I won't use boxrec to pass judgement either lol

[True-Boxing-Fan]

I don't know enough about the guy to say. I won't use boxrec to pass judgement either lol

When did you start watching boxing. In the late 80’s-early 90’s Tony López was a staple on the Saturday after tv boxing scene. Dude an outstanding jr lightweight and lightweight champion. Imo he’s a borderline HOF.

If he had beat Brian Mitchell (A HOFer) in their rematch he’s an absolute shoe in. But he had a draw in the first match up and a loss in the rematch.

He beat a lot of very outstanding fighters and he’s beat fighter to come out of Sacramento which use to be a hotbed on the boxing scene in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

I think he could be one of those fighters who gets in on a historical category when he’s an old man like they do when they Induct a fighter from the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s nowadays.

[Chollo Vista]

When did you start watching boxing. In the late 80’s-early 90’s Tony López was a staple on the Saturday after tv boxing scene. Dude an outstanding jr lightweight and lightweight champion. Imo he’s a borderline HOF.

If he had beat Brian Mitchell (A HOFer) in their rematch he’s an absolute shoe in. But he had a draw in the first match up and a loss in the rematch.

He beat a lot of very outstanding fighters and he’s beat fighter to come out of Sacramento which use to be a hotbed on the boxing scene in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

I think he could be one of those fighters who gets in on a historical category when he’s an old man like they do when they Induct a fighter from the 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s nowadays.

I've been watching boxing since 84/85.... Never heard of the dude, not to say he wasn't a great fighter. I'll try and check out some footage when I get a chance though

Now that I think, during those times, I remember hearing about Michael Carbajal and Jorge Paez in the lower weights outside of the big names that were mainstream

[True-Boxing-Fan]

I've been watching boxing since 84/85.... Never heard of the dude, not to say he wasn't a great fighter. I'll try and check out some footage when I get a chance though

Now that I think, during those times, I remember hearing about Michael Carbajal and Jorge Paez in the lower weights outside of the big names that were mainstream

How old are you?

Tony López was a staple in those Saturday afternoon fights they use to show on wide world of sports and NBC.

He absolutely thrashed a prime Jorge Paez.

Dominated Rocky Lockridge twice who was an outstanding fighter and champion who murked roger Mayweather.

He put up a very valiant effort against Chavez Sr.

Tony López was a fabulous and outstanding fighter and at his best he can hang with any fighter.

[Chollo Vista]

How old are you?

Tony López was a staple in those Saturday afternoon fights they use to show on wide world of sports and NBC.

He absolutely thrashed a prime Jorge Paez.

Dominated Rocky Lockridge twice who was an outstanding fighter and champion who murked roger Mayweather.

He put up a very valiant effort against Chavez Sr.

Tony López was a fabulous and outstanding fighter and at his best he can hang with any fighter.

I'm 37... I specifically remember watching Hearns vs Hagler

[True-Boxing-Fan]

I'm 37... I specifically remember watching Hearns vs Hagler

Live? At 37 now, you were only 2 or 3 years old then.

You a good dude Chollo but for reals you really remember watching boxing at 2, 3, 4 years old and understanding what was going on.

I was born in 68 and I was sitting In front of the TV as my pops watch Ali and all those other great fights of the 70’s. But I didn’t understand shht until my teens. Which is why I say I didn’t start watching boxing until around 1980.

[billeau2]

I just tought id add this for some of the older heads who are very well verse in the late 80's-early 90's boxing lower weight scene.

Tony the Tiger Lopez, HOF worthy?

He is a 3 time world champion in two eight classes. Beat Rocky Lockridge as an underdog to win his first title in a fight that won Fight of the Year honors. He had a draw with Hall of Famer Brian Mitchel, who is arguably the greatest South African fighter ever, but lost in a rematch. Beat John John Molina, a great but lesser known puerto rican fighter, for with his second title. Knocked out Joey Gamache to win his third world title in a second weight class.

He knocked out Greg Haugen, beat Dingaan Thobela another great African fighter, absolutely dominated a prime Jorge Paez. Lost to a the great Julio Cesar Chavez Sr.

Was honored as The Ring Comeback Fighter of the Year, Roberto Duran won the same honor the year before and Vinny Pazienza won it after him.

Tony Lopez was a staple of the saturday afternoon boxing on wide world of the sport in the 80's and early 90's. He was an action packed fighter who was never in a bad fight. He had skills, power, and lots heart and racked up a ton of very good wins against great fighters. He defended all his different titles multiple times when he won them.

Yall think he is IBHOF worthy?

Its not really much of a debate considering that the HOF does not mean much, there just is not much quality control over in them there parts. But Lopez was a fantastic fighter, who accomplished some wonderful accolades for sure.

[True-Boxing-Fan]

Its not really much of a debate considering that the HOF does not mean much, there just is not much quality control over in them there parts. But Lopez was a fantastic fighter, who accomplished some wonderful accolades for sure.

Given his accomplishments do you think he is HOF worthy though. He got inducted in the California boxing hall some years back. But what’s your opinion on the international HOF?

[Chollo Vista]

Live? At 37 now, you were only 2 or 3 years old then.

You a good dude Chollo but for reals you really remember watching boxing at 2, 3, 4 years old and understanding what was going on.

I was born in 68 and I was sitting In front of the TV as my pops watch Ali and all those other great fights of the 70’s. But I didn’t understand shht until my teens. Which is why I say I didn’t start watching boxing until around 1980.

Well, I was 3 at the time and I definitely remember the fight and I remember how good of a fight it was despite me not remembering the significance of the fight itself despite a lot of people being at the house screaming and shouting.

Many more things that I remember at that age like movies and music which is why 9 times out of 10, I can instantly tell someone when a movie or song came out because I have place markers in my brain that tie me to that place in time.

So yeah, your original question was when did I start watching the sport. 84 was throw away bouts and 85 was my first significant bout. I've been a fan ever since.