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Charles Joseph Atkinson
Charles Joseph Atkinson is a British former boxer, fight promoter, manager, agent and trainer/coach. He has coached and trained boxers who have won 10 professional world titles, including 7 by the WBC, and has been involved in more than 50 world title fights in five continents. None of his boxers had more than 10 professional fights before winning their titles. Atkinson started boxing in Liverpool at the age of 14 iLiverpool Catholic schools competition progressing to win a Northern Counties open championship at 15, and the following year reaching the National Youth finals at The Royal Albert Hall, losing in the semi-final. Following the loss, his amateur boxing club–the St Teresa's Amateur Club–closed down. Atkinson and his father, Charles Atkinson Sr. B.E.M., moved to Kirkby in 1961, where Atkinson Sr. founded the Kirkby ABC., a club which trained future world champion John Conteh and British super-lightweight champion Joey Singleton, both of whom won amateur nati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Orthodox Stance
In combat sports such as boxing, an orthodox stance is one in which the boxer places their left foot farther in front of the right foot, thus having their weaker side closer to the opponent. Because it favors the stronger, dominant side (often the right side; see laterality), the orthodox stance is the most common stance in boxing and MMA. It is mostly used by right-handed boxers. Many boxing champions have fought in an orthodox stance. Alternative stances The corresponding designation for a left-handed boxer is southpaw and is generally a mirror image of the orthodox stance. A southpaw boxer guards and jabs with their right hand. Some famous boxers who use southpaw are Marvelous Marvin Hagler, Victor Ortiz, Sultan Ibragimov, Naseem Hamed, Joe Calzaghe, Manny Pacquiao, and Lucian Bute. Francisco Palacios, Andre Ward Andre Michael Ward (born February 23, 1984) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2004 to 2017. He retired with an undefeate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pat McCormack (boxer, Born 1946)
Pat McCormack (28 April 1946 – 15 February 2012) was a boxer who won the British light welterweight title in 1974. Career Originally from Dublin and the son of Irish champion boxer Spike McCormack, Pat McCormack lived in Brixton and made his professional debut in June 1968, stopping Winston Thomas in the sixth round at the National Sporting Club.McCloskey’s now ready to take on the very best , '''', 20 December 2008. Retrieved 17 October 2015 He won his first ten fights before suffering his first defeat in June 1969 to Ricky Porter. In 1970 he beat |
Belfast
Belfast ( , ; from ga, Béal Feirste , meaning 'mouth of the sand-bank ford') is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland, standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. It is the 12th-largest city in the United Kingdom and the second-largest in Ireland. It had a population of 345,418 . By the early 19th century, Belfast was a major port. It played an important role in the Industrial Revolution in Ireland, briefly becoming the biggest linen-producer in the world, earning it the nickname " Linenopolis". By the time it was granted city status in 1888, it was a major centre of Irish linen production, tobacco-processing and rope-making. Shipbuilding was also a key industry; the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built the , was the world's largest shipyard. Industrialisation, and the resulting inward migration, made Belfast one of Ireland's biggest cities. Following the partition of Ireland in 1921, Belfast became the seat of government for Northern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darryl Tyson
Darryl Tyson (born October 17, 1960) is an American former professional boxer. He is a former WBC Continental Americas lightweight champion and former USBA and NABF champion in the lightweight and junior welterweight divisions. Professional career Tyson began boxing professionally in 1982 and has faced a number of tough opponents in his 20 years of boxing. On August 15, 1986, he lost by unanimous decision in his first world title shot to Jimmy Paul for the IBF lightweight title; this was a rematch bout, Tyson having won their first match by ten rounds split decision. On December 5, 1992, Tyson lost in his second world title shot by unanimous decision to Miguel Ángel González for the WBC lightweight title. In his next fight, Tyson fought former WBA lightweight champion Livingstone Bramble to a draw. Next Tyson lost to Rafael Ruelas. In his next fight Tyson beat Roger Mayweather. In 1995, Tyson lost to Freddie Pendleton by technical knockout in round ten. In 1996, he was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hyland (boxer)
John Hyland (born 20 June 1962) is a British boxer Boxer most commonly refers to: *Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing *Boxer (dog), a breed of dog Boxer or boxers may also refer to: Animal kingdom *Boxer crab * Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans * Boxer snipe eel, .... He competed in the men's bantamweight event at the 1984 Summer Olympics. He won the 1983 and 1984 Amateur Boxing Association British bantamweight title, when boxing out of the St. Ambrose ABC. References External links * 1962 births Living people British male boxers Olympic boxers for Great Britain Boxers at the 1984 Summer Olympics Boxers from Liverpool Bantamweight boxers {{UK-boxing-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shea Neary
James Patrick "Shea" Neary ( ; born 18 May 1968) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2000. He held the WBU light-welterweight title from 1996 to 2000, and challenged once for the Commonwealth light-welterweight title in the latter year. Amateur career Neary fought as an amateur from the age of 15, compiling a record of 21 fights and 3 losses. is a weight class in combat sports. Boxing The light middleweight division (also known as junior middleweight in the IBF or super welterweight in the WBA an .... He has called his father "a huge inspiration growing up", and the reason he wanted to be a boxer. Warren, Frank (3 February 2017)"Frank Warren adds Shea Neary's son James Metcalfe, Aston Brown to stable" World Boxing News. Retrieved 21 September 2017. Professional boxing record References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Neary, Shea 1968 births Living people Boxers from Liverpool English male boxers English people of Irish d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
World Boxing Council
The World Boxing Council (WBC) is an international professional boxing organization. It is among the four major organizations which sanction professional boxing bouts, alongside the World Boxing Association (WBA), International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Organization (WBO). Many historically high-profile bouts have been sanctioned by the organization with various notable fighters having been recognised as WBC world champions. All four organizations recognise the legitimacy of each other and each have interwoven histories dating back several decades. History The WBC was initially established by 11 countries: the United States, Argentina, United Kingdom, France, Mexico, the Philippines, Panama, Chile, Peru, Venezuela and Brazil. Representatives met in Mexico City on 14 February 1963, upon invitation of Adolfo López Mateos, then President of Mexico, to form an international organization to unify all commissions of the world to control the expansion of boxing. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Napa Kiatwanchai
Napa Kiatwanchai (born July 27, 1967) is the former Lineal and WBC strawweight champion from Nakorn Rachasima (Korat) province, Thailand. Boxing career He was born in a Thai-Chinese family in Thailand and turned professional in 1987. The next year he fought Hiroki Ioka for the Lineal and WBC strawweight titles. The bout ended in a draw and in the rematch Kiatwanchai won the title by a twelve-round majority decision. He defended the title twice before losing to Jum-Hwan Choi on November 12, 1989. He beat future champion Rolando Pascua before challenging for the WBC title again, on June 8, 1990. He lost to champion Hideyuki Ohashi by a twelve-round unanimous decision. His final try at the title came in 1992, when Humberto González knocked him out in defense of González's WBC light flyweight title. Kiatwanchai stopped boxing in 1992 but made a comeback in 1996. He only won one fight during this comeback and retired for good in 2000. Here are some facts before Napa's first t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samart Payakaroon
Phetchakhat na yok (เพชฌฆาตหน้าหยก)(e.g. ''Jade-faced Executioner'') , nationality = Thai , birth_date = , birth_place = Chacherngsao, Thailand , fighting_out_of = Bangkok, Thailand , height = 172cm , weight = 126lbs , style = Muay Thai, Boxing , team = Songchai Rattanasuban Sahasompop SrisomwongSuchart Kerdmek , trainer = Yodtong Senanan (Muaythai) Sukjai Sappalek (Boxing) Ismael Salas (Boxing) , kickbox_win = 130 , kickbox_kowin = 30 , kickbox_loss = 18 , kickbox_draw = 2 , box_win =21 , box_kowin =12 , box_loss =2 , box_koloss = 2 , box_draw = 0 , boxrec = 861 , relatives = Kongtoranee Payakaroon (Elder brother) Samart Payakaroon ( th, สามารถ พยัคฆ์อรุณ; ), real name Samart Tiptarmai ( th, สามารถ ทิพย์ท่าไม้; , born 5 December 1962, in the Klong Khet village in the Chach ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saman Sorjaturong
Saman Sorjaturong (born Saman Sriprated on 2 August 1968 in Amphoe Khlong Lan, Kamphaeng Phet province) is a Thai former world boxing champion. Early life He was born in a peasant family in Kamphaeng Phet province, upper central Thailand, with four siblings. In childhood, he did not live with his parents because they had moved to another village. As a child, Saman was ordained a novice and went to live at the temple with his grandfather who was ordained monk. He stayed there until graduated sixth grade. Later on, he went to Bangkok to study Buddhism for five years in Wat Pho, until graduating with level three in Buddhist Theology, which can be called "Maha" (serious) prefix. Boxing career Saman turned pro at the age of 21, with a love for professional boxing, having written a letter to ask for help from Mom Rajawongse (M.R.) Naris Kridakorn, editor of ''World Boxing Magazine''. M.R. Naris had recommended him to the "Sorjaturong Boxing Gym" (ค่ายมวย ส.จาต ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sot Chitalada
Sot Chitalada ( th, สด จิตรลดา, ), born as Chaovalit Wongcharoean ( th, เชาวลิต วงศ์เจริญ; ; 5 May 1962, in Chonburi, Thailand) was formerly twice WBC and Lineal Flyweight Champion, having defended the title against nine boxers in total. Professional boxing career Chitalada built a reputation as a Muay Thai fighter under the name Chaovalit Sitphraphrom ( th, เชาวลิต ศิษย์พระพรหม) before making the transition to professional boxing. He fought numerous times with Muay Thai legend Samart Payakaroon. After winning his first four professional fights, he challenged WBC Light flyweight Champion Jung-Koo Chang on 31 March 1984, losing a twelve-round decision. His ring name "Sot Chitalada" comes from the name of "Muns Sorchitpatana" ( th, มันส์ ส.จิตรพัฒนา; ), another boxer under the same manager. But Sorchitpatana losing by the former WBC Light flyweight Champion Netrno ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Payao Poontarat
Payao Poontarat ( th, พเยาว์ พูนธรัตน์; ; October 18, 1956 – August 13, 2006) was a Thai boxer who, at the age of 18, won the bronze medal in the men's Light flyweight (-48 kg) category at the 1976 Summer Olympics. He was the first Thai athlete to win an Olympic medal in any sport. 1976 Olympic results Below is the record of Payao Poontarat, a Thai light flyweight boxer who competed at the 1976 Montreal Olympics: * Defeated Remus Cosma (Romania) by decision, 4-1 * Defeated Aleksandr Tkachenko (Soviet Union) by decision, 3-2 * Defeated György Gedó (Hungary) by decision, 4-1 * Lost to Li Byong-Uk (North Korea) referee stooped contest in the second round (was awarded a bronze medal) Boxing career Born in the village of Bang Sapan, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Phayao Poontarat came from a poor family. As a child, he sold flowers in the resort city of Pattaya to help support his younger siblings. Like many poor boys in Thailand, he took up Muay Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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