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Antonio Tarver

アントニオ・ターバー　/　あんとにお・たーばー

American boxer and actor

November 21, 1968 (age 57)　・　Orlando, Florida, United States

Born in Florida
Boxer
Actor

My Take

Tarver will always be the man who finally toppled Roy Jones Jr., and that second-round knockout in 2004 is one of those moments that rewired the light heavyweight division. I loved his pre-fight bravado, especially the legendary 'Do you have any excuses tonight, Roy?' line that became folklore. Beyond the ring, his turn as Mason Dixon in Rocky Balboa was a smart bit of crossover casting that actually worked because he could really fight. His later years got tangled in a doping suspension, which dents the legacy, but at his peak Tarver was a sharp southpaw with genuine star charisma.

Overview

Antonio Tarver (born November 21, 1968) is an American former professional boxer and actor. A light heavyweight world champion, he is best known for his rivalry with Roy Jones Jr., whom he knocked out in 2004. He also appeared as the boxer Mason 'The Line' Dixon in the 2006 film Rocky Balboa.

1. Profile

Name (English): Antonio Tarver
Name (Japanese): アントニオ・ターバー
Reading: あんとにお・たーばー
Born: November 21, 1968 (age 57)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Scorpio / Monkey
Origin: Orlando, Florida, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: 188cm
Agency: Private
Occupation: Boxer / Actor

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: William R. Boone High School
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

6. Links

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%83%B3%E3%83%88%E3%83%8B%E3%82%AA%E3%83%BB%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC

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