Ben McCulloch (boxer)

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Ben McCulloch
Statistics
Weight(s) Super-middleweight
NationalityAustralian
Born (1982-03-26) 26 March 1982 (age 41)
Coffs Harbour, New South Wales, Australia
Boxing record
Total fights15
Wins14
Wins by KO11
Losses1

Ben McCulloch (born 26 March 1982) is an Australian former professional boxer who competed from 2008 to 2014. He held the PABA super-middleweight title from 2012 to 2014 and challenged for the WBA interim title in 2014.

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Professional career

McCulloch won the IBF Pan Pacific and vacant PABA super-middleweight titles in October 2012 by defeating Les Piper. He retained the PABA title against Jonatan Simamora and Yodkhunsuk Mor Poowana. McCulloch then challenged Fedor Chudinov for the WBA interim title in December 2014, but was defeated via second-round knockout.

Professional boxing record

15 fights14 wins1 loss
By knockout111
By decision30
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
15Loss14–1 Flag of Russia.svg Fedor Chudinov KO2 (12), 2:0111 Dec 2014 Flag of Russia.svg Krylatskoye Sports Palace, Moscow, RussiaFor vacant WBA interim super-middleweight title
14Win14–0 Flag of Thailand.svg Yodkhunsuk Mor Poowana TKO4 (12), 2:562 Aug 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg Municipal Gym, Agoncillo, PhilippinesRetained PABA super-middleweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of Iran.svg Gavad ZohrehvandTKO3 (6), 2:517 Feb 2014 Flag of the Philippines.svg Town Plaza Gymnasium, Biñan, Philippines
12Win12–0 Flag of Indonesia.svg Jonatan SimamoraKO6 (12), 1:0917 Aug 2013 Flag of Australia (converted).svg RSL Club, Sawtell, AustraliaRetained PABA super-middleweight title
11Win11–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Les PiperKO9 (12), 2:1524 Oct 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg South Sydney Junior Rugby League Club, Kingsford, AustraliaWon IBF Pan Pacific and vacant PABA super-middleweight titles
10Win10–0 Flag of Iran.svg Amir RanjdarTKO1 (6), 1:5010 Aug 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Australia
9Win9–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Eddie LenartTKO1 (4), 1:0722 Jun 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Entertainment Centre, Hurstville, Australia
8Win8–0 Flag of Samoa.svg Atalili FaiKO2 (6), 1:4519 Feb 2012 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush, Australia
7Win7–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Marlon TobyTKO2 (6), 2:1325 Nov 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Australia
6Win6–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mark FlanaganUD615 Apr 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tavern, Mansfield, Australia
5Win5–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Omar ShaickSD610 Jun 2010 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tavern, Mansfield, Australia
4Win4–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Shawn MartinKO1 (4), 1:2717 Apr 2010 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Yoogali Club, Griffith, Australia
3Win3–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian MatchettMD66 Mar 2009 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Australia
2Win2–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paz ViejoTKO4 (4), 1:517 Feb 2009 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sutherland United Services Club, Sutherland, Australia
1Win1–0Timophy NasoaTKO1 (4), 1:1027 Aug 2008 Flag of Australia (converted).svg E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool, Australia
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Les Piper
IBF Pan Pacific super-middleweight champion
24 October 2012 – May 2013
Vacated
Title discontinued
Vacant
Title last held by
Serge Yannick
PABA super-middleweight champion
24 October 2012 – 11 December 2014
Lost bid for WBA interim title
Vacant
Title next held by
Blake Caparello

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