Chas Symonds

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Chas Symonds
Born
Chas Symonds

(1982-07-08) 8 July 1982 (age 43)
Croydon, England
Nationality Flag of England.svg English
Other namesThe Bomb [1]
Years active2003–2015 (Boxing)
2021–present (Bare-knuckle boxing)
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins18
Wins by KO5
Losses9
Draws0
No contests0

Chas 'Chasa' Symonds (born 8 July 1982) is a former English professional welterweight boxer. He is the former two time BBBofC Southern Area welterweight title holder. [2]

Contents

He currently fights bare-knuckle for the BKFC. [3]

Personal life

Symonds was born and raised in Croydon, United Kingdom. He has spoken openly on his issues with drug addiction. [4] He has now been sober for several years.

Career

Boxing

Symonds initially retired from professional boxing in 2005 following his English Southern area welterweight title defeat, to Ross Minter by TKO but returned to the ring in June 2008 to defeat Paul Morby. [5] He retired for a second time in 2015 after 27 fights, winning 18 and losing 9.

Bare-knuckle boxing

Symonds began bare-knuckle boxing in 2021. [6] He is coached by Jason Matthews. He is currently signed to Conor McGregor's Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. [7]

Actor

In 2021, Symonds starred in Rise of the Footsoldier: Origins as DJ Brandon Block alongside Vinnie Jones. [8]

Professional boxing record

27 fights18 wins9 losses
By knockout54
By decision135
Key to abbreviations used for results
DQDisqualificationRTDCorner retirement
KOKnockoutSDSplit decision / split draw
MDMajority decision / majority drawTDTechnical decision / technical draw
NCNo contestTKOTechnical knockout
PTSPoints decisionUDUnanimous decision / unanimous draw
Boxing record
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound(s), timeDateLocationNotes
27Loss18-9 Michael Lomax TKO7Mar 2015York Hall, Bethnal Green
26Loss18-8 Michael Lomax PTS10Sept 2014York Hall, Bethnal Green
25Win18-7Liam GriffithsPTS4Mar 2014York Hall, Bethnal Green
24Loss17-7Steve O'MearaPTS6Mar 2014Wembley Arena, Wembley
23Loss17-6 Bradley Skeete TKO4Apr 2013ExCel Arena, DocklandLost BBBofC Southern Area Welterweight Title
22Win17-5Darryl StillPTS10Dec 2012Coronet Theatre, Elephant & Castle, SouthwarkWon vacant BBBofC Southern Area Welterweight Title
21Win16-5Sergejs VolodinsPTS4Apr 2012The Troxy, Limehouse
20Loss15-5Gavin TaitPTS10Mar 2012Coronet Theatre, Elephant & Castle, SouthwarkLost vacant BBBofC Southern Area Welterweight Title
19Win15-4Jason NesbittPTS4Sep 2011York Hall, Bethnal Green
18Loss14-4 Badru Lusambya TK04May 2011York Hall, Bethnal Green
17Loss14-3Tom GloverPTS8Mar 2009Aston Events Centre, Birmingham
16Loss14-2Tomas GrublysPTS4Nov 2008York Hall, Bethnal Green
15Win14-1Alex SpitkoTKO3Jul 2008Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham
14Win13-1Paul MorbyPTS6Jun 2008Mountbatten Centre, Portsmouth
13Loss12-1 Ross Minter TKO3Apr 2005Elephant & Castle Centre, SouthwarkLost BBBofC Southern Area Welterweight Title
12Win12-0Peter DunnPTS4Feb 2005Conference Centre, WembleyRetained BBBofC Southern Area Welterweight Title
11Win11-0Keith JonesPTS10Sep 2004York Hall, Bethnal GreenRetained BBBofC Southern Area Welterweight Title
10Win10-0Brett JamesTKO4Jun 2004York Hall, Bethnal GreenWon BBBofC Southern Area Welterweight Title
9Win9-0 Robert Lloyd-Taylor RTD5May 2004York Hall, Bethnal Green
8Win8-0Geraint HarveyPTS4Apr 2004Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading
7Win7-0David WakefieldTKO5Feb 2004York Hall, Bethnal Green
6Win6-0Ernie SmithPTS6Nov 2003York Hall, Bethnal Green
5Win5-0Ben HudsonPTS6Sept 2003York Hall, Bethnal Green
4Win4-0 Peter Buckley PTS6Jul 2003York Hall, Bethnal Green
3Win3-0Arv MittooPTS6Jun 2003York Hall, Bethnal Green
2Win2-0Lee BedellPTS4Apr 2003York Hall, Bethnal Green
1Win1-0Darren GoodeTKO2Feb 2003York Hall, Bethnal GreenPro debut for Symonds

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
4 matches1 win3 losses
By knockout12
By decision01
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1-3 Aaron Chalmers KOBBKFC 72April 5, 202530:55 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Loss1-2Franco TenagliaTKOBBKFC 27August 20, 202221:58 United Kingdom
Win1-1Wes O'NeillKOBKB 21August 14, 202111:52 United Kingdom
Loss0-1Jonny LawsonMDBKB Lockdown 2March 27, 202142:00 United Kingdom

References

  1. ↑ "Boxer Chas sitting pretty". This Is Local London. 19 January 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
  2. ↑ https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/531534.Croydon_Bomber_lands_title/
  3. ↑ https://www.bkfc.com/fighters/chasa-symonds
  4. ↑ https://www.audible.co.uk/podcast/Episode-7-Bare-Knuckle-Scaffolder-Chasa-beats-addiction-and-fights-for-his-life/B0CL9PRHXD
  5. ↑ "Miserable night for Portsmouth fighters". Portsmouth Today. 14 June 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
  6. ↑ https://mymmanews.com/chas-symonds-working-with-former-wbo-middleweight-champion-jason-matthews-for-bkb-21-bout/?utm_source=rss#038;utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chas-symonds-working-with-former-wbo-middleweight-champion-jason-matthews-for-bkb-21-bout
  7. ↑ https://www.bkfc.com/fighters/chasa-symonds
  8. ↑ https://www.londonnet.co.uk/films/rise-of-the-footsoldier-origins/#google_vignette
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