Steffen Tangstad
Born (1959-06-22) 22 June 1959
Tønsberg, Norway
NationalityNorwegian
Statistics
Height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Boxing record
Wins24
Wins by KO14
Losses2
Draws2

Steffen Tangstad (born 22 June 1959) is a Norwegian retired professional boxer and two time European Heavyweight Champion.[1]

Tangstad fought Michael Spinks for the IBF Heavyweight title on 6 September 1986, losing as a result of a fourth round knock out.[2] That was Tangstad's final bout. He retired with a career record of 24 wins (14 by knockout), 2 losses and 2 draws.

After retiring from the boxing ring, Tangstad began a career in Norwegian television[3] and was the CEO of the now defunct "Modern Sports & Events" (MSE),[4] which was licensed to broadcast UFC pay-per-view events in Scandinavia.[5]

In 2006, he participated in the second season of Skal vi danse?.

Professional boxing record

References

  1. "European Boxing Roundup". 2007-01-02. Archived from the original on 2012-03-06. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  2. "NFC North Division – SI Vault". Sports Illustrated. 11 August 1986. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  3. "Tyson, Botha to be tested for steroids". NY Daily News. 1999-01-14. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  4. "Euroboxing.com – Euronews February 2004". Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  5. "Full Contact Fighter July 2002 News". Retrieved 2009-10-19.
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