Tampa’s Antonio Tarver inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame

Antonio Tarver, who rose from Tampa Bay’s amateur ranks to Olympic bronze medalist and five-time world champion, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame on Sunday.

Fighting primarily as a light heavyweight, Tarver amassed a 31-6-1 record with 22 knockouts during a pro career that spanned from 1997 to 2015.

“The Magic Man” won his first world title in 2003 and jumped into the mainstream of sport with his fights against Pensacola great Roy Jones Jr…

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