Chris Jenkins (boxer)

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Chris Jenkins
Chris Jenkins, Welsh light-Welterweight boxer 2013.jpg
Born (1988-08-14) 14 August 1988 (age 37)
Swansea, Wales
NationalityWelsh
Other namesRok'n'Rolla
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights33
Wins23
Wins by KO8
Losses7
Draws3

Chris Jenkins (born 14 August 1988) is a Welsh professional boxer who held the British and Commonwealth welterweight titles between 2019 and 2021.

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Amateur career

Jenkins represented Wales at the 2007 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Chicago. [1] [2] He did so again at the 2011 World Amateur Boxing Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. [3] He also won a gold medal at the 2007 Four Nations Cup in Ontario and three Welsh senior titles. [4] [5]

Professional career

Chris Jenkins turned professional in 2012, signing with Neath based boxing manager/promoter Paul Boyce. He is currently being trained by Ronnie Morris and Jimmy Broomfield at the Cwmgors Boxing Club. His first professional fight took place at the Oceana Nightclub, Swansea, against Aberystwyth based fighter Russell Pearce. Chris won by a technical knockout in second round [6]

The Prizefighter competition was broadcast live on Sky Sports from York Hall, Bethnal Green on 6 July 2013. To win the competition Jenkins, fighting for the first time outside Wales as a professional, [7] beat Tony Owen and Eren Arif both on points decisions in the early stages. He then defeated Southern Area champion Danny Conner [8] in a-round-and-a-half to claim the Prizefighter trophy and a cheque for £34,000 (£32,000 for the win and an extra £2,000 for stopping his opponent). [9]

On 7 September 2013 Jenkins fought the Frenchman Laurent Ferra on the Ricky Burns bill in Glasgow. The fight went the full distance with Chris winning on points (6055 on the scorecard). Ferra proved to be a tough and durable opponent in a hard and competitive fight, though outmatched his opponent in skill and speed. He cut Jenkins above the left eye with a headbutt, which was kept closed by cut-man Jimmy Broomfield and did not noticeably affect his performance.

On 1 February 2014, Chris, in what was only his thirteenth fight as a professional, won the WBC International belt at the Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. He featured on the undercard of the Matchroom Sports 'Reloaded' show. Chris beat the former French Champion Christopher Serbire convincingly on points over ten rounds. This fight marked a step up for Chris as he had only boxed up to six rounds previously. [10]

On the undercard of the 'Welsh Pride' show, which took place on 21 March 2014 at the Merthyr Leisure Centre, Chris dispatched of Bulgaria's Asan Yuseinov in just half a round. A stinging left to the body caused Yuseinov to collapse to the canvas and he couldn't beat the referee's count.

On 17 May 2014 at Cardiff's Motorpoint Arena, Chris defeated the cagey Nicaraguan fighter (based in Barcelona, Spain) Miguel Aguilar on points, over six rounds. Chris won every round convincingly. The fight featured on the Matchroom's 'The Second Coming' bill, which included the return to the ring of Nathan Cleverly and an official eliminator for the WBC featherweight title for Lee Selby.

Jacek Wylezol from Poland was his next opponent. The bout took place at the Rhydycar Leisure Centre in Merthyr Tydfil on 24 October 2014. Jenkins quickly dispatched of Wylezol in one round with a ferocious body shot.

After the original fight had to be reschedule from 23 January 2014 in Manchester (due to the cancellation of the main event, Anthony Crolla v Richar Abril), Jenkins is now due to fight the Scottish veteran Willie Limond for his British title. The fight will take place on 28 March 2015 in Sheffield. [11] Chris Jenkins became British Champion of the welterweight division on the 8 of March 2019 upsetting the odds and defeating Johnny Garton in the Royal Albert Hall.

Record

32 fights23 wins6 losses
By knockout82
By decision154
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
32Loss23–6–3 Tyrone McKenna UD106 Aug 2022 SSE Arena, Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland
31Loss23–5–3 Florian Marku TKO4 (10), 1:412 Apr 2022 Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, EnglandFor IBF International welterweight title
30Win23–4–3 Julius Indongo PTS85 Feb 2022Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
29Loss22–4–3 Ekow Essuman TKO8 (12), 0:4324 Jul 2021 The SSE Arena, London, EnglandLost British and Commonwealth welterweight titles
28Draw22–3–3Liam TaylorTD4 (12), 2:5630 Nov 2019 Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, EnglandRetained British welterweight title;
Technical decision draw after Jenkins was cut from an accidental head clash
27Win22–3–2 Paddy Gallagher TD9 (12), 1:423 Aug 2019Marquee, Belfast, Northern IrelandRetained British welterweight title;
Won vacant Commonwealth welterweight title;
Unanimous TD after Jenkins was cut from an accidental head clash
26Win21–3–2 Johnny Garton UD128 Mar 2019 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandWon British welterweight title
25Win20–3–2Edvinas PuplauskasPTS62 Feb 2019 The NEON, Newport, Wales
24Draw19–3–2Darragh FoleyTD3 (10), 3:0024 Aug 2018 Emirates Arena, Glasgow, ScotlandFor WBA Oceania super lightweight title;
Fight stopped after Jenkins was cut from an accidental head clash
23Loss19–3–1 Akeem Ennis-Brown TD5 (10), 1:2912 May 2018GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester, EnglandFor vacant WBC Youth super lightweight title;
Unanimous TD after Jenkins was cut from an accidental head clash
22Win19–2–1Arvydas TriznoPTS622 Dec 2017Active Living Centre, Pontypool, Wales
21Win18–2–1Rudolf DuricaPTS430 Sep 2017Skylark Hotel, Essex, England
20Win17–2–1Chris AdawayPTS613 May 2017Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, Wales
19Loss16–2–1Philip Sutcliffe, Jr.PTS105 Nov 2016Titanic Exhibition Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland
18Loss16–1–1 Tyrone Nurse UD1221 Nov 2015Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor vacant British super lightweight title
17Draw16–0–1 Tyrone Nurse MD1218 Jul 2015 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor vacant British super lightweight title
16Win16–0Jacek WylezolTKO1 (6), 2:1024 Oct 2014Rhydycar Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
15Win15–0Miguel AguilarTKO7 (8)17 May 2014Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
14Win14–0Asan YuseinovKO1 (8), 1:4621 Mar 2014Rhydycar Leisure Centre, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales
13Win13–0Christopher SebireUD101 Feb 2014 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, WalesWon vacant WBC International super lightweight title
12Win12–0Mark McKrayPTS629 Nov 2013Oceana, Swansea, Wales
11Win11–0Laurent FerraPTS67 Sep 2013 Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
10Win10–0Cassius ConnorKO2 (3), 0:406 Jul 2013York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter: The Light Welterweights - Final
9Win9–0Eren ArifUD36 Jul 2013York Hall, London, EnglandPrizefighter: The Light Welterweights III - Semi-final
8Win8–0Tony OwenUD36 Jul 2013 York Hall, London, England Prizefighter: The Light Welterweights III - Quarter-final
7Win7–0Arek MalekPTS625 May 2013Neath Sports Centre, Neath, Wales
6Win6–0Matthew AshmolePTS44 May 2013Rhondda Fach Sports Centre, Tylorstown, Wales
5Win5–0Dave O'ConnorTKO2 (4), 0:382 Mar 2013Oceana, Swansea, Wales
4Win4–0Stanislavs LeonovsKO1 (4), 3:0623 Nov 2012Oceana, Swansea, Wales
3Win3–0Arturas ZbarauskasTKO1 (4), 0:4614 Sep 2012Oceana, Swansea, Wales
2Win2–0Billy SmithPTS416 Jun 2012Neath Sports Centre, Neath, Wales
1Win1–0Russell PearceTKO2 (4), 2:3617 Feb 2012Oceana, Swansea, Wales

References

  1. "Welsh amateurs seek Olympic spots". BBC. 12 October 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. "Manju wins after Sameera disappoints". The Nation. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  3. "Big hitter Chris off to Baku". South Wales Guardian. 14 September 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  4. "Talent at big city fight night". South Wales Evening Post. 16 February 2012. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  5. "No walkovers at Four Nations Cup of boxing". The St Catharines Standard. 14 September 2007. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  6. "Jenkins off to flying start to pro career". South Wales Evening Post. 22 February 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  7. "Chris Jenkins celebrates Prizefighter crown". Media Wales. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  8. "JENKINS STORMS TO PRIZEFIGHTER CROWN". BoxingWales.com. 7 July 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  9. "Chris Jenkins' Prizefighter win ends Wales' secret". BBC. 9 July 2013. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  10. "Welsh boxer Chris Jenkins triumphs in Cardiff despite late scare". Wales Online. 1 February 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  11. "Chris Jenkins to fight Scot Willie Limond for the British light-welterweight title". Media Wales. 13 November 2014. Retrieved 1 February 2015.