Steffen Tangstad
Norwegian boxer (1959–2024)
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Steffen Tangstad (22 June 1959 – 26 June 2024) was a Norwegian professional boxer and two-time European Heavyweight Champion.[1]
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Born | 22 June 1959 Tønsberg, Norway |
| Died | 26 June 2024 (aged 65) Tønsberg, Norway |
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Boxing career | |
| Boxing record | |
| Wins | 24 |
| Win by KO | 14 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
Tangstad fought Michael Spinks for the IBF Heavyweight title on 6 September 1986, losing as a result of a fourth-round knockout.[2] That was Tangstad's final bout. 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[3] and was the CEO of the now defunct "Modern Sports & Events" (MSE),[4] which was licensed to broadcast UFC pay-per-view events in Scandinavia.[5]
In 2006, he participated in the second season of Skal vi danse?.
Tangstad died after a long illness on 26 June 2024, at the age of 65.[6][7] He had had his leg amputated three years before.[8] He had been struggling with peripheral neuropathy, and had lost the use of his hands, arms and legs.[9]
