Tevin Farmer is an American professional boxer who competed primarily in the super featherweight division. Born on July 30, 1990, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he is best known for holding the International Boxing Federation (IBF) super featherweight title from 2018 to 2020.
Farmer's professional career began in 2011. His early career was marked by a series of losses and draws, resulting in a record of 7–4–1 within his first 12 fights. Following this period, he transitioned into a significant winning streak that spanned several years, leading to his status as a world title contender.
On August 3, 2018, Farmer won the vacant IBF super featherweight title by defeating Billy Dib via a twelve-round unanimous decision in New South Wales, Australia. He successfully defended the title four times against opponents James Tennyson, Francisco Fonseca, Jono Carroll, and Guillaume Frenois. His reign ended on January 30, 2020, when he lost the title to Joseph Diaz via unanimous decision.
Farmer is recognized for a boxing style that emphasizes defensive maneuvers, head movement, and agility. As a southpaw, he utilized a technical approach that focused on counter-punching and minimizing damage. He remains a prominent figure in the Philadelphia boxing community.
