Lanardo Tyner


Lanardo Tyner is a professional boxer in the Welterweight division. Tyner was the USBO welterweight champion.

Pro career

On December 5, 2009 Tyner lost to the Mexican Canelo Álvarez. All his losses have been quality, coming to Mike Arnaoutis, Lamont Peterson and Canelo Álvarez. Lanardo upset one of the best Welterweight prospects Antwone "The Truth" Smith in the ninth by knockout.
On January 1, 2011 Tyner announced to Chicago Boxing New's Richard Spilotro that he is willing and able to jump down a weight class and fight at the Junior welterweight division. Many ring insiders believe this move will suit Tyner, mainly due to the size difference he was facing at welterweight. There has been talks of Tyner fighting Amir Khan, Eric Morales, or Marcos Maidana in summer of 2011.
On July 15, 2011, Tyner defeated the former WBA Jr welterweight champion Vivian Harris during Cynthia Tolaymat's CFC Promotions "Chicago Fight Night #2", Tyner with the win earned the USBO welterweight championship.
On August 18, 2012, Tyner defeated then-undefeated Charles Hatley in a one-round TKO, and won vacant WBC United States welterweight title.

Professional Record