Brian Magee

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Brian Magee
Born (1975-06-09) 9 June 1975 (age 50)
Lisburn, Northern Ireland
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Reach74 in (188 cm)
Stance Southpaw
Boxing record
Total fights42
Wins36
Wins by KO25
Losses5
Draws1
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland
European Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg Minsk 1998 Middleweight
Representing Ulster Banner.svg  Northern Ireland
Commonwealth Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg Kuala Lumpur 1998 Middleweight

Brian Magee (born 9 June 1975) is a Northern Irish former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2012. [1] He held the WBA (Regular) super-middleweight title in 2012, and the IBO title from 2001 to 2004. At regional level, he held the British super middleweight title in 2008 and the EBU European title in 2010. As an amateur he represented Ireland at the 1996 Olympics, reaching the middleweight quarter-finals. He also won a silver medal at the 1998 European Championships and bronze at the 1998 Commonwealth Games, representing Northern Ireland in the latter.

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Amateur career

As an amateur Magee fought out of holy trinity ABC in Belfast, and won the Ulster senior title every year from 1995 to 1998. [2]

Magee represented Ireland at the 1996 Summer Olympics. [3]

Olympic results

Magee won a bronze medal for Northern Ireland at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and silver medal for Ireland at the 1998 European Championships in Minsk, Belarus.

Professional career

Magee turned professional in March 1999, and fought Dean Ashton at the Bowler's Arena, Manchester, England on the undercard of a bill that included Damaen Kelly, Michael Brodie and Clinton Woods. Magee won his opener knocking out the Stoke man inside two rounds. [3]

He won the vacant IBO Intercontinental super middleweight title in January 2001 by defeating Neil Linford from England. He then won the IBO world super middleweight title and defended it successfully eight times. He was then defeated in his attempt for the European title. In December 2008 he beat undefeated Scottish Stevie Maguire to win the British super middleweight title, [3] and, after a 13-month break, returned to defeat Mads Larsen in a seven-round knockout in Aarhus, becoming European champion for the first time.

On 11 September 2010 Brian Magee defended his European Title against Armenia's Roman Aramian with the Armenian not starting the ninth round. Magee challenged IBF Super-Middleweight champion Lucian Bute in Canada on 19 March 2011. [4] He lost the fight to Lucian Bute by TKO in the tenth round.

On 30 July 2011 Magee captured the interim WBA super-middleweight title with a unanimous points win over Jaime Barboza in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Magee vs. Kessler

On 8 December 2012. Brian Magee travelled to Denmark to face "The Viking Warrior" Mikkel Kessler in his home nation with the WBA Super Middleweight Title at stake. After a quiet 1st round, Magee went to the floor twice in the 2nd after Kessler landed some hard bodyshots. After 24 seconds on the third round it was allover, Kessler landed a hard bodyshot again; Magee never recovered and Kessler became World Champion for the fifth time.

Professional boxing record

42 fights36 wins5 losses
By knockout243
By decision122
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss36–5–1 Flag of Denmark.svg Mikkel Kessler TKO3 (12), 0:24 12 Aug 2012 Flag of Denmark.svg Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, DenmarkLost WBA (Regular) super-middleweight title
41Win36–4–1 Flag of Denmark.svg Rudy Markussen TKO5 (12), 2:3518 Feb 2012 Flag of Denmark.svg Brøndby Hall, Brøndby, DenmarkRetained WBA interim super-middleweight title
40Win35–4–1 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Jaime BarbozaUD1230 Jul 2011 Flag of Costa Rica.svg Gimnasio Nacional, San José, Costa RicaWon vacant WBA interim super-middleweight title
39Loss34–4–1 Flag of Romania.svg Lucian Bute TKO10 (12), 2:0419 Mar 2011 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaFor IBF super-middleweight title
38Win34–3–1 Flag of Armenia.svg Roman AramyanRTD8 (12), 3:009 Nov 2010 Flag of Ireland.svg National Stadium, Dublin, IrelandRetained European super-middleweight title
37Win33–3–1 Flag of Denmark.svg Mads Larsen TKO7 (12), 0:1530 Jan 2010 Flag of Denmark.svg NRGi Arena, Aarhus, DenmarkWon vacant European super-middleweight title
36Win32–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve McGuireKO8 (12), 3:0113 Dec 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg International Centre, Brentwood, EnglandWon vacant British super-middleweight title
35Win31–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simeon CoverTKO4 (6), 1:0411 Jul 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Park Arena, Wigan, England
34Win30–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tyrone WrightPTS67 Mar 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham, England
33Win29–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark NilsenPTS48 Feb 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Peterlee, England
32Draw28–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Oakey MD1225 Aug 2007 Flag of Ireland.svg Point Theatre, Dublin, IrelandFor British light-heavyweight title
31Win28–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny ThorntonRTD2 (6), 3:008 Jun 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Civic Centre, Motherwell, Scotland
30Win27–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew LowePTS1226 Jan 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, England
29Win26–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul DavidPTS63 Nov 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Metrodome, Barnsley, England
28Loss25–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carl Froch KO11 (12), 1:2126 May 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandFor British and Commonwealth super-middleweight titles
27Win25–2 Flag of Belarus.svg Daniil PrakaptsouTKO2 (4), 2:4628 Jan 2006 Flag of Ireland.svg National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
26Win24–2 Flag of Armenia.svg Varujan DavtyanTKO2 (8)14 Oct 2005 Flag of Ireland.svg National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
25Loss23–2 Flag of Ukraine.svg Vitali Tsypko SD1216 Jul 2005 Flag of Germany.svg Nuremberg Arena, Nuremberg, GermanyFor vacant European super-middleweight title
24Win23–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil LinfordTKO7 (8), 2:4826 Nov 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Altrincham, England
23Loss22–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Reid UD1226 Jun 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg King's Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandLost IBO super-middleweight title
22Win22–0 Flag of Nigeria.svg Jerry ElliotUD1217 Apr 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg King's Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained IBO super-middleweight title
21Win21–0 Flag of France.svg Hacine Cherifi TKO8 (12)22 Nov 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg King's Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained IBO super-middleweight title
20Win20–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Omar Eduardo GonzalezKO1 (12), 1:504 Oct 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained IBO super-middleweight title
19Win19–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Andre ThysseTKO10 (12), 2:4821 Jun 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandRetained IBO super-middleweight title
18Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Miguel Angel JimenezUD1222 Feb 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Huddersfield, EnglandRetained IBO super-middleweight title
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jose SpearmanUD129 Nov 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Altrincham, EnglandRetained IBO super-middleweight title
16Win16–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Mpush MakambiTKO7 (12)15 Jun 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Town Hall, Leeds, EnglandRetained IBO super-middleweight title
15Win15–0 Flag of Armenia.svg Vage KocharyanPTS818 Mar 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Crawley, England
14Win14–0 Flag of Argentina.svg Ramon Arturo BritezKO1 (12), 1:5610 Dec 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, EnglandWon IBO super-middleweight title
13Win13–0 Flag of Jamaica.svg Chris NembhardTKO6 (8), 0:3731 Jul 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
12Win12–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil LinfordUD1229 Jan 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bushfield Leisure Centre, Peterborough, EnglandWon vacant IBO Inter-Continental super-middleweight title
11Win11–0 Flag of Georgia.svg Teymuraz KekelidzeTKO4 (10)11 Nov 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Waterfront Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
10Win10–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason BarkerPTS812 Jun 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
9Win9–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pedro CarragherKO2 (8)15 Apr 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
8Win8–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren AshtonTKO5 (8)20 Mar 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Mansfield, England
7Win7–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rob StevensonTKO5 (6), 1:3121 Feb 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, England
6Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry MorrillTKO4 (6)12 Feb 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael PinnockTKO3 (6)16 Oct 1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dennis DoyleyTKO3 (4), 2:1713 Sep 1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris HowarthTKO1 (4), 1:1222 Jun 1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Corn Exchange, Ipswich, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Richard GlaysherTKO1 (4), 2:2822 May 1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dean AshtonTKO2 (4), 2:2313 Mar 1999 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England

References

  1. Boxing record for Brian Magee from BoxRec (registration required). Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  2. "Ulster Senior Champions 1987–2005". Ulster ABA. Archived from the original on 25 July 2011. Retrieved 5 January 2009.
  3. 1 2 3 Boxrec. "Brian Magee". Boxrec Fighter Page. Retrieved 5 January 2009.
  4. "Magee fights Bute for IBF world title". BBC News. 21 December 2010.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
David Starie
IBO Inter-Continental
super-middleweight champion

29 January 2001 – 10 December 2001
Won world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Hussain Osman
Vacant
Title last held by
Carl Froch
British
super-middleweight champion

13 December 2008 – March 2009
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Tony Quigley
Vacant
Title last held by
Karo Murat
European
super-middleweight champion

30 January 2010 – March 2011
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Piotr Wilczewski
Minor world boxing titles
Preceded by
Ramon Arturo Britez
IBO super-middleweight champion
10 December 2001 – 26 June 2004
Succeeded by
Major world boxing titles
New title WBA super-middleweight champion
Interim title

30 July 2011 – 9 November 2012
Promoted
Vacant
Title next held by
Stanyslav Kashtanov
Vacant
Title last held by
Károly Balzsay
WBA (Regular) super middleweight champion
9 November 2012 – 8 December 2012
Succeeded by