Bob Tuckett


Bob Tuckett, is a former professional light heavy/cruiserweight boxer of the 1970s, his professional fighting weight varied from, i.e. Light heavyweight to, i.e. Cruiserweight. Outside boxing he worked at Sharlston Colliery, and as a Bouncer in Wakefield, as of 2013 he lives in Leeds.

Boxing career

Amateur

Reported amateur record W83 L7

Professional

Bob Tuckett's first professional boxing bout was a victory over Ade Ajasco on Monday 22 June 1970, this was followed by fights including; defeat by Johnny Frankham, two defeats to Geoff Shaw, defeat by Roberto Gustavo Aguilar light heavyweight challenger, and Argentina at Palazzetto dello Sport, Rome, Italy, defeat by Phil Matthews, a draw, and victory over Terry Armstrong, defeat by Maxie Smith, victory over Jean Tshikuna at Brussels, Belgium, victory over, and defeat by Roy John, defeat by Rab Affleck, Bob Tuckett's final professional bout was a defeat by Eddie Smith Monday 24 October 1977.