Anthony McCracken

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Anthony McCracken
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Anthony McCracken
BornAnthony McCracken
(1983-05-11) 11 May 1983 (age 38)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
ResidenceWagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality Australian
Height189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight90.5 kg (200 lb; 14 st 4 lb)
DivisionCruiserweight
StyleBoxing
Stance Orthodox
Professional boxing record
Total26
Wins18
By knockout8
Losses7
By knockout1
Draws1
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: 28 January 2017

Anthony McCracken (born 11 January 1983, Sydney, Australia) is a retired Australian professional boxer.

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The biggest win in McCracken's career was against David Aloua in their second fight in November 2014, to win the WBA Pan African, WBC – OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific Cruiserweight title. [1] With this McCraken received a top 15 ranking in WBA, [2] WBO [3] and top 40 in WBC and IBO. Aloua defeated McCracken in April 2012 in their first fight. [4] There was a contract clause where if McCracken won the bout, the two must fight again for a trilogy, however the fight did not end up happening as boxing boxers retired. [5]

McCracken has been offered a world title fight in the past, however he turned it down due to himself not feeling ready and instead went to fought in New Zealand against in March 2015. McCracken as not fought since his three title defense in New Zealand against Samoan Vaitele Soi. [6]

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
26 fights18 wins7 losses
By knockout81
By decision106
Draws1

[7]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Win18–7–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Vaitele Soi UD1028 March 2015 Flag of New Zealand.svg Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New ZealandWBA Pan African & WBC – OPBF & WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight titles
25Win17–7–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg David Aloua TKO7 (10) 2:4522 November 2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg North Shore Event Centre, North Shore, New ZealandWBA Pan African & WBC – OPBF & WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight titles
24Win16–7–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kurtis PegoraroMD418 October 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
23Win15–7–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Peter BrennanKO3 (6) 1:0922 February 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
22Lose14–7–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel Ammann UD1016 June 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Panthers Club, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Australian cruiserweight title
21Lose14–6–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg David Aloua SD1013 April 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tattersalls Club, Brisbane, Queensland, Australiavacant World Professional Boxing Federation Asia Pacific cruiserweight title
20Win14–5–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shane TilyardTKO4 (6) 2:5930 November 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont, Western Australia, Australia
19Draw13–5–1 Flag of Algeria.svg Mohamed AzzaouiTD1 (12) 2:501 April 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australiavacant WBA – PABA cruiserweight title
18Lose13–5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Shane Cameron UD1217 November 2010 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont, Western Australia, Australiavacant International Boxing Organization Asia Pacific cruiserweight title
Final Eliminator for the Commonwealth Cruiserweight Championship
17Win13–4 Flag of Tonga.svg Walter Pupu'aTKO5 (10) 2:4117 July 2010 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australiavacant World Boxing Foundation Asia Pacific cruiserweight title
16Win12–4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dominic VeaSD88 April 2010 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Le Montage, Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia
15Lose11–4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Adam ForsythUD813 November 2009 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Convention Centre, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
14Win11–3 Flag of Fiji.svg Oscar TalemairaTKO2 (8) 1:1123 October 2009 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kyeamba Smith Hall, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
13Lose10–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dominic VeaKO7 (8) 2:399 July 2009 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Luna Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
12Win10–2 Flag of Hungary.svg Balazs VargaUD620 February 2009 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Southport RSL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia
11Win9–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kim HetaUD614 November 2008 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Town Hall, Coburg, Victoria, Australia
10Win8–2 Flag of Hungary.svg Balazs VargaUD613 July 2008 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Coburg Basketball Stadium, Coburg, Victoria, Australia
9Lose7–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Daniel AmmannUD1031 August 2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Panthers Club, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Australian cruiserweight title
8Win7–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Dennis ArthurUD821 July 2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia
7Lose6–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie WithersUD627 June 2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
6Win6–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Damien SmithKO8 (8) 1:0317 March 2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australiavacant Australia – New South Wales State cruiserweight title
5Win5–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel BourkeUD421 January 2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg State Netball & Hockey Centre, Parkville, Victoria, Australia
4Win4–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel BourkeMD615 December 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Fraternity Bowling Club, Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia
3Win3–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jason LarsenKO2 (6) 0:3322 September 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Southport Sharks AFL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia
2Win2–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam HamzeTKO2 (4) 0:5615 July 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Badminton Stadium, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
1Win1–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael O'DonnellUD417 June 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Newcastle Panthers Club, Newcastle, New South Wales, AustraliaProfessional debut

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