Ben Tackie
Encyclopedia
Benjamin Wonder Tackie, (born 1973-07-23 in Accra, Ghana), is a professional boxer
. Tackie is known for his chin and his ability to throw a high volume of punches. All of his losses have come via decision.
in 1999. In 2002 he took on Kostya Tszyu for the unified WBC, WBA, and IBF light welterweight titles but lost a decision. He lost his next two fights to Sharmba Mitchell
and Ricky Hatton
. He lost his most recent bout to Matthew Hatton
on 22nd September 2008 on the undercard to Ricky Hatton
's Light Welterweight title defence in Las Vegas.
Tackie's 10th round knockout of Roberto Garcia
was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year
for 2000.
So far in his 41 pro fights Tackie has been knocked down only once.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
. Tackie is known for his chin and his ability to throw a high volume of punches. All of his losses have come via decision.
Professional career
Known as "Wonder", Tackie turned pro in 1994 and won his first 18 fights before losing a decision to Gregorio VargasGregorio Vargas
Gregorio "Goyo" Vargas is a retired Mexican boxer.-Career:On April 28, 1993, Vargas won the WBC featherweight title from Paul Hodkinson by TKO in round 7. On July 11, 1998, he defeated Tracy Harris Patterson for the IBA super featherweight title by TKO in round 6...
in 1999. In 2002 he took on Kostya Tszyu for the unified WBC, WBA, and IBF light welterweight titles but lost a decision. He lost his next two fights to Sharmba Mitchell
Sharmba Mitchell
Sharmba David Mitchell , known professionally as Sharmba Mitchell, is a boxer who was WBA light welterweight champion.Mitchell, nicknamed "Little Big Man", is a native of Takoma Park, Maryland, but a resident of Washington, D.C.....
and Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton
Richard John Hatton MBE, more commonly known as Ricky "the Hitman" Hatton, , is a former British professional boxer, and currently a promoter....
. He lost his most recent bout to Matthew Hatton
Matthew Hatton
Matthew James Hatton , is a professional boxer, using the nickname "Magic". He is a welterweight, and is a former Commonwealth and World title challenger and the current European Champion....
on 22nd September 2008 on the undercard to Ricky Hatton
Ricky Hatton
Richard John Hatton MBE, more commonly known as Ricky "the Hitman" Hatton, , is a former British professional boxer, and currently a promoter....
's Light Welterweight title defence in Las Vegas.
Tackie's 10th round knockout of Roberto Garcia
Roberto Garcia Cortez
Roberto García Cortez, , is a retired Mexican-American professional boxer in the Lightweight division and is currently considered one of the best trainers in boxing. He is also the former IBF Super Featherweight Champion and was trained by his father Eduardo Garcia at the popular La Colonia Youth...
was named Ring Magazine Knockout of the Year
for 2000.
So far in his 41 pro fights Tackie has been knocked down only once.