Steffen Tangstad | |
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Statistics | |
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Born |
Tønsberg, Norway |
22 June 1959
Boxing record | |
Wins | 24 |
Wins by KO | 14 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
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?.