Norwegian boxer (1959–2024)
Steffen Tangstad
Born (1959-06-22 ) 22 June 1959Died 26 June 2024(2024-06-26) (aged 65)Tønsberg, Norway
Nationality Norwegian Statistics Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Boxing record Wins 24 Wins by KO 14 Losses 2 Draws 2
Steffen Tangstad (22 June 1959 – 26 June 2024)[1] [2] professional boxer and two-time European Heavyweight Champion.[3]
Tangstad fought Michael Spinks for the IBF Heavyweight title on 6 September 1986, losing as a result of a fourth-round knockout .[4]
After retiring from the boxing ring, Tangstad began a career in Norwegian television[5] CEO of the now defunct "Modern Sports & Events" (MSE),[6] UFC pay-per-view events in Scandinavia .[7]
In 2006, he participated in the second season of Skal vi danse? .
Tangstad died on 26 June 2024 after a long illness.[1] [8] peripheral neuropathy , and had lost the use of his hands, arms and legs.[9]
Professional boxing record [ edit ]
24 Wins (14 knockouts, 10 decisions), 2 Losses (2 knockouts), 2 Draws [1]
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round
Date
Location
Notes
Loss
24-2-2
Michael Spinks
TKO
4
06/09/1986
Las Vegas Hilton , Las Vegas, Nevada
IBF Heavyweight Title
Win
24-1-2
SD
12
18/04/1986
Randers
EBU Heavyweight Title
Win
23-1-2
Alfredo Evangelista
PTS
8
10/01/1986
Randers
Win
22-1-2
KO
7
01/11/1985
K.B. Hallen , Copenhagen
Loss
21-1-2
Anders Eklund
TKO
4
09/03/1985
Copenhagen
EBU Heavyweight Title
Win
21-0-2
UD
12
09/11/1984
K.B. Hallen , Copenhagen
EBU Heavyweight Title
Win
20-0-2
PTS
8
14/07/1984
Crest Hotel , Bloomsbury, London
Win
19-0-2
Joe Bugner
SD
10
18/02/1984
Osterbro Stadium , Copenhagen
Win
18-0-2
PTS
8
13/01/1984
Randers
Win
17-0-2
PTS
8
01/12/1983
K.B. Hallen , Copenhagen
Win
16-0-2
TKO
2
24/10/1983
Chicago
Win
15-0-2
PTS
10
08/09/1983
Chicago
Win
14-0-2
TKO
5
28/07/1983
Chicago
Draw
13-0-2
Buster Douglas
PTS
8
16/10/1982
Chicago
Win
13-0-1
KO
7
07/09/1982
Chicago
Ware knocked out at 2:22 of the seventh round.
Win
12-0-1
TKO
7
16/08/1982
Chicago
Win
11-0-1
KO
2
25/06/1982
Hanko
Win
10-0-1
TKO
5
30/04/1982
Chicago
Referee stopped the bout at 2:44 of the fifth round.
Win
9-0-1
KO
2
19/02/1982
Chicago
Scott knocked out at 0:41 of the second round.
Win
8-0-1
KO
2
05/02/1982
Civic Center , Danville, Illinois
Banks knocked out at 1:45 of the second round.
Win
7-0-1
UD
6
15/12/1981
Chicago
Win
6-0-1
KO
1
20/11/1981
Chicago
Brown knocked out at 1:55 of the first round.
Win
5-0-1
KO
2
21/10/1981
Chicago
Win
4-0-1
PTS
6
22/06/1981
Chicago
Win
3-0-1
KO
3
04/05/1981
Chicago
Win
2-0-1
KO
1
16/04/1981
Hilton Hotel , Chicago
Win
1-0-1
KO
2
07/03/1981
Chicago
Draw
0-0-1
PTS
4
01/10/1980
Chateau Neuf , Oslo
References [ edit ]
^ a b Opsahl, Per; Hoel, Yasmin Sunde; Schjesvold, Fredrik (June 27, 2024). "Steffen Tangstad er død" . VG . ^ Meinicke, Thomas (June 27, 2024). "Steffen Tangstad er død" . dagbladet.no . ^ "European Boxing Roundup" . 2007-01-02. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2009-10-19 .^ "NFC North Division – SI Vault" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved 2009-10-19 .^ "Tyson, Botha to be tested for steroids" . NY Daily News . Retrieved 2009-10-19 .[permanent dead link ^ "Euroboxing.com – Euronews February 2004" . Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2009-10-19 .^ "Full Contact Fighter July 2002 News" . Retrieved 2009-10-19 .^ Mæland, Trond (February 10, 2021). "Bokserens nye kamp: Må lære å gå igjen" . Se og Hør . ^ Gussiås, Daniel Nerli (October 29, 2018). "Bokselegendene hyller Tangstad etter sykdommen: - Trist at han har fått den diagnosen" . dagbladet.no .
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