Adam Etches

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Adam Etches
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Bomber
Weight(s) Middleweight
Height5 ft 11.5 in (182 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
NationalityBritish
Born (1991-01-26) 26 January 1991 (age 31)
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
England
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins20
Wins by KO17
Losses2

Adam Etches (born 26 January 1991) is a retired British professional boxer who fought at middleweight.

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Starting out and amateur career

Etches started out as a kickboxer and won various titles and trophies but decided to take up boxing as it was a more viable career option for him. [1]

Etches quickly progressed in the unpaid side of the sport and reached the semi-finals of the 2009 Novice Amateur Boxing Association Championships. [2] However, when he was defeated he was asked by Hatton Promotions Head of Boxing Richard Poxon to turn professional.

Professional career

Etches vs. Walsh

Etches made his professional debut at the De Vere Whites Hotel in Bolton and stopped Lester Walsh in two rounds.

He added another four names to his perfect record and hoped that promoter Ricky Hatton would reward him with his first title opportunity in 2012. [3]

Etches vs. Khomitsky

He suffered his first defeat on 28 March 2015 to Sergey Khomitsky via 4th round knockout, losing the IBF international Middleweight Championship. [4]

Etches vs. Ryder

Etches fought John Ryder on 4 February, 2017. Ryder won the fight via unanimous decision in their 12 round contest. The scorecards were 111-117, 112-116, 109-118 in favor of Ryder. [5]

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References

  1. Andrew Wake. "ADAM ETCHES EASING INTO THE PROFESSIONAL GAME". Boxing News Web Feature. Archived from the original on 28 April 2012. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  2. "Boxing: Etches walkover through to semis". News article. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  3. Hatton Boxing. "Adam Etches Profile". Hatton Promotions. Archived from the original on 3 October 2011. Retrieved 10 October 2011.
  4. "Etches vs Khomitsky - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 18 August 2022.
  5. "Etches vs Ryder - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 18 August 2022.