Regilio Tuur
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Regilio Benito•Tuur |
| Used name | Regilio•Tuur |
| Nick/petnames | Tuurrific, Turbo |
| Born | 12 August 1967 in Paramaribo, Paramaribo (SUR) |
| Measurements | 170 cm / 57 kg |
| Affiliations | Schildkamp, Rotterdam |
| NOC |  Netherlands |
Biography
Regilio Tuur, of Surinamese origin, made the front pages in the Netherlands when he knocked out reiging World Champion Kelcie Banks in the first round of the 1988 Olympic featherweight competition. Tuur, a bronze medallist in the 1987 European Championships, could not convert the surprise win into a medal, exiting in the quarter-finals. He subsequently became professional, known as Tuurrific. After becoming European Champion in the super featherweight division, he won the vacant WBO title in 1994. He defended it successfully on six occasions, before retiring. After a failed attempt as a fashion designer, he made a comeback in 2001, but with little impact. In 2003, Tuur was sentenced to 20 months in jail for various violence offences, including the beating of his wife and the assault of a police officer.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 Summer Olympics | Boxing | NED |
Regilio Tuur | |||
| Featherweight, Men (Olympic) | =5 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympic Boxers Who Won a Professional World Championship (Olympics - 1988 Featherweight; Professional World Champion - WBO Super-Featherweight (1994-1996).)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Elected Dutch Athlete of the Year (1994)
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Sent to Prison (In 2003, he was sentenced to 20 months in jail for various violence offences, including the beating of his wife and the assault of a police officer.)