decision to future Undisputed World Heavyweight Champion, Riddick Bowe. The general consensus in the media was that Tubbs had easily outboxed Bowe. On August 8, 1992, Tubbs was upset by Lionel Butler in a first-round knockout. Tubbs came back to out-point future WBA Heavyweight Champion Bruce Seldon, knocking him down in the 1st round, and the undefeated Alexander Zolkin, but then suffered another first-round knockout—this one to clubfighter Jimmy Ellis. People's Choice Heavyweight Tournament In December 1993, Tubbs took part in the one-night People's Choice Heavyweight Tournament in Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi. He knocked out Willie Jackson in the first round and won three-round decisions over 1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Tyrell Biggs, Jose Ribalta, and Daniel Dăncuţă to win the tournament. Depending on pay-per-view revenue, he had a chance to win $1 million. He was paid $170,000. Late career From 1994 to 1997, Tubbs went 3–3 with one no-contest. He retired but came back in 2002. He lost two of his first three comeback fights, but then won his next five, including a win over 18-0 Brian Minto. His last fight was a six-round unanimous decision over clubfighter Adam Smith on November 4, 2006. California Boxing Hall of Fame Tubbs was inducted into the California Boxing Hall of Fame on June 25, 2011 in Studio City, CA. Tubbs attended the induction with his family, mother and children. Professional boxing record f References Sources Toledo Blade February 3, 1980 The Pittsburgh Press April 7, 1983 Gettysburg Times April 30, 1985 Philadelphia Inquirer January 18, 1986 Daily News December 5, 1986 Los Angeles Times March 22, 1988 Sports Illustrated March 29, 1988 New York Times July 22, 1992 Philadelphia Inquirer December 8, 1993 External links BoxingRecords 1958 births World heavyweight boxing champions World Boxing Association champions Winners of the United States Championship for amateur boxers Boxers from Cincinnati Living people American male boxers African-American boxers 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American sportspeople