Bowyn Morgan

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Bowyn Morgan
Born13 January 1989 (1989-01-13) (age 34)
Waihi, New Zealand
Other namesBoMan
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Reach169 cm (67 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins22
Wins by KO11
Losses2
No contests1

Bowyn Morgan (born 13 January 1989 in Waihi) [1] is a New Zealand professional boxer. As an amateur he competed in the men's welterweight division at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow where he would reach the quarter-finals before losing to Scott Fitzgerald, who went on to claim the gold medal. [2]

Contents

Boxing career

Amateur

Morgan would compete in 106 amateur bouts where he would win four straight New Zealand Golden Gloves tournaments in the welterweight (67 kg) division. In 2014, he would compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland where he would go onto defeat Lewis Benson of Scotland and Mmusi Tswiige of Botswana before losing to Scott Fitzgerald of England by split-decision (2–1) in the quarter-finals. [3]

Professional

Professional Debut, Signed with Duco 2014 – 2016

In December 2014, Morgan made his professional boxing debut against Martin Mech. The Martin Mech who is originally from Czech Republic, has fought Morgan before in their amateur careers. [4] Morgan won the fight by third-round TKO. [5] In his second professional fight, Morgan fought on his first televised show on a Joseph Parker undercard. Morgan took on Ivana Siau in March 2015, winning by Unanimous Decision. [6] Dean Lonergan of Duco Events signed Morgan for a three-fight deal contract as their promoters. [7] [8]

Morgan made his next televised appearance when he took on Australian Luke Travers who choose not to weigh in on weigh in day. [9] Morgan won the fight by TKO with Travers being dropped twice before the corner threw in the towel. [10] Early August 2015, Morgan fought against Nuka Gemmell which resulted in a no contest. The bout itself was scheduled for six rounds however it only lasted three, due to a cut to Gemmell that was caused by an accidental headbutt. Originally the bout was announced as a Technical Knockout win for Morgan, However the decision was change to a draw on the night. Late August 2015, Morgan's team made a request to the commissioning body of the night (NZPBA) to change it to reverse the result to a no contest. The NZPBA accepted the request and change the result to a no contest. [11]

In March 2016, Morgan took on journeyman Daniel Maxwell for the NZNBF version of the vacant New Zealand National Welterweight title. [12] The event took place in an outdoor venue at the Addington Raceway with Reece Papuni and Nort Beauchamp also fighting on the cards. [13] Morgan won the fight by unanimous decision, picking up his first New Zealand national title. [14] Morgan fought in his next televised appearance when he took on Australian Ben Kite. [15] Morgan won the fight by second-round TKO. [16] Morgan returned quickly in the ring when he took on Australian Kris George. [17] Morgan suffered the first loss in his professional career when Kris George won the fight by third-round TKO. [18] Morgan returned to the ring after his loss when he took on former WBO ranked boxer, Gunnar Jackson. [19] Morgan won the fight by Unanimous decision. [20] This was the last time Morgan fought under a Duco Events contract. He will fight on a duco events show again in 2018.

Multiple New Zealand champion, Multiple Regional Champion 2017 – 2018

Morgan finished his 2016 with a win over Blake Bell by unanimous decision. He began his 2017 with great success when he stopped Ikani Falekaono in the second round. [21] In April 2017, Morgan took on Gunnar Jackson in a rematch for the vacant IBO Oceania Super Welterweight title. [22] Morgan won the fight by unanimous decision winning his first regional boxing title. [23] Morgan would comfortably win over Thailand Australian boxer Paitoon Jaikom a few months later by unanimous decision. [24] Morgan will finish his 2017 with a big fight against Indonesian boxer Stevie Ongen Ferdinandus for the IBO Asia Pacific Welterweight title. [25] Stevie Ongen Ferdinandus had a previous win over another New Zealander Cairo George by Unanimous decision. [26] Bowyn Morgan won the fight by third round Knockout, gaining his second IBO Regional title. [27]

In May 2018, Morgan took on his next international opponent, Mexican Boxer Andres Delfin Rodriguez for the first ever Pro Box NZ Pacific Super Weltweight title. [28] Morgan won the fight by eighth-round knockout, capturing his fourth professional title belt. [29] Morgan would fight next on a Shane Cameron televised show, fighting on a Junior Fa Undercard. He will fight against Shay Brock for the New Zealand National (NZPBA version) Super Welterweight title. [30] This fight was considered the biggest fight in the Super Welterweight division in New Zealand Boxing history. [31] Morgan won the fight by Unanimous decision, winning his fifth Professional boxing title and his second New Zealand National title. The fight was considered the best fight of the night, outshining the main event. [32] Morgan would defend his IBO Asia Pacific Welterweight title against Australian Luke Woods. [33] Morgan won the by a controversial unanimous decision. Morgan won the fight on the judges scorecard by a wide margin, however, multiple people including Morgan himself believe that he did not won that fight. Morgan would make his television return with his first fight on a Duco Events card in two years. This will be the last time Morgan will fight on a Duco Events Card. He would take on Fijian boxer Sebastian Singh for the Pro Box New Zealand Super Welterweight title. There was Controversy surrounding the fight with Sebastian Singh two and a half kilos over weight. [34] [35] Morgan won the fight by third-round TKO winning his third New Zealand national title and sixth professional boxing title. [36] Sebastian Singh openly complained about the fight, expressing his frustration that the fight was stopped too early. [37]

WBU World Champion, Tim Tszyu fight, Retirement 2019 – 2021

In May 2019, Morgan took on Jack Asis for the vacant WBU World Welterweight title. [38] Morgan won the fight by third-round knockout, winning his seventh Professional boxing title. [39] Morgan would defend his World title in October 2019 against Nelson Tinampay. [40] Morgan won the fight by second round stoppage. [41] Mogan was scheduled to take on Charles Bellamy for the IBF Pan Pacific welterweight title in March 2020, however, due to the covid pandemic the event and fight was cancelled. [42] During this time, Morgan was award the 15th spot in the IBF Welterweight rankings. [43] Morgan took on Tim Tszyu in December 2020 for the IBF Australasian and WBO Global Super Welterweight titles. [44] Morgan was able to secure the fight but was not able to return to New Zealand until after Christmas due to New Zealands strict boarder and isolation restrictions. [45] Morgan suffered his second loss in his professional career, losing by first-round TKO. [46]

Boxing titles

Professional boxing record

25 fights22 wins2 losses
By knockout112
By decision110
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Win22–2 (1)Marcus HeywoodSD823 Sep 2021Wharenui Sports Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
24Loss21–2 (1) Tim Tszyu TKO1 (10), 1:4716 Dec 2020 Bankwest Stadium, Parramatta, AustraliaFor IBF Australasian and WBO Global light-middleweight titles
23Win21–1 (1)Nelson TinampayTKO2 (12), 1:2519 Oct 2019Christchurch Boys High School Auditorium, Christchurch, New ZealandRetained WBU welterweight title
22Win20–1 (1)Jack AsisKO3 (10), 2:5218 May 2019Christchurch Boys High School Auditorium, Christchurch, New ZealandWon WBU welterweight title
21Win19–1 (1)Sebastian SinghTKO3 (8)15 Dec 2018Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New ZealandWon Pro Box New Zealand light-middleweight title
20Win18–1 (1)Luke WoodsUD107 Sep 2018Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New ZealandRetained IBO Asia Pacific welterweight title
19Win17–1 (1)Shay BrockUD1022 Jun 2018The Auckland Indian Association, Auckland, New ZealandWon NZPBA light-middleweight title
18Win16–1 (1)Andres Delfin RodriguezKO8 (10), 2:084 May 2018Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New ZealandWon Pro Box Pacific light-middleweight title
17Win15–1 (1)James BishopUD624 Feb 2018Hotel Motueka, Motueka, New Zealand
16Win14–1 (1)Stevie Ongen FerdinandusKO3 (10)8 Dec 2017Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New ZealandWon IBO Asia Pacific welterweight title
15Win13–1 (1)Ben NelsonTKO1 (6)3 Nov 2017 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
14Win12–1 (1)Paitoon JaikomUD87 Jul 2017Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand
13Win11–1 (1) Gunnar Jackson UD107 Apr 2017Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New ZealandWon vacant IBO Oceania-Orient light-middleweight title
12Win10–1 (1)Ikani FalekaonoTKO2 (8), 1:4411 Feb 2017Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand
11Win9–1 (1)Blake BellUD618 Nov 2016Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand
10Win8–1 (1) Gunnar Jackson UD81 Oct 2016Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
9Loss7–1 (1) Kris George TKO3 (8)21 Jul 2016 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand
8Win7–0 (1)Ben KiteTKO2 (6), 1:4121 May 2016Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
7Win6–0 (1)Daniel MaxwellUD105 Mar 2016 Addington Raceway, Christchurch, New ZealandWon vacant NZNBF welterweight title
6Win5–0 (1)Rene RaschkaTKO3 (4)27 Nov 2015Lincoln Event Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
5NC4–0 (1)Nuka GemmellNC3 (6)1 Aug 2015 Stadium Southland, Invercargill, New Zealand
4Win4–0Luke TraversTKO2 (6), 0:2213 Jun 2015 Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, New Zealand
3Win3–0Shaun ColmoreUD616 May 2015Aratuna Freighters Warehouse, Greymouth, New Zealand
2Win2–0Ivana SiauUD65 Mar 2015 Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0Martin MechTKO3 (6), 2:285 Dec 2014Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand

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