Nationality Norwegian Martial art Boxing Name Steffen Tangstad Draws 2 | Role Boxer Losses 2 Height 1.88 m Wins by ko 14 | |
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Born 22 June 1959 (age 65) Tonsberg, Norway ( 1959-06-22 ) | ||
Michael Spinnks vs. Steffen Tangstad(1986) - HBO Promo
Steffen Tangstad (born 22 June 1959) is a Norwegian retired professional boxer and two time European Heavyweight Champion.
Tangstad fought Michael Spinks for the IBF Heavyweight title on 6 September 1986, losing as a result of a fourth round knock out. 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 and was the CEO of the now defunct "Modern Sports & Events" (MSE), which was licensed to broadcast UFC pay-per-view events in Scandinavia.
In 2006, he participated in the second season of Skal vi danse?.
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