About Regilio Tuur
Born 1967. Regilio Tuur is a Dutch boxer.
Regilio Benito Tuur (born 12 August 1967) is a Dutch former boxer who was WBO super featherweight champion.
Prior to turning professional and winning the world title, Tuur knocked out reigning world champion Kelcie Banks in the first round at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. However, in his second defense, he lost the title in a rematch against Yoma by split decision.
On 24 September 1994, Tuur won the vacant WBO super featherweight world title by beating Eugene Speed by unanimous decision in his hometown Rotterdam.
He lived in Hempstead, Long Island for several years with his wife and daughter.
In 2003, he was sentenced to twenty months in prison for various violent offences, including beating his wife and assaulting a police officer.
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Who is Regilio Tuur?
boxer
When was Regilio Tuur born?
Regilio Tuur was born on 12 August 1967 in Paramaribo.
What is Regilio Tuur's occupation?
Regilio Tuur is a boxer.
What nationality is Regilio Tuur?
Regilio Tuur is Dutch.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Regilio Tuur. https://biography.guide/regilio-tuur/
MLA: "Regilio Tuur." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/regilio-tuur/.
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