Cornelius Carr

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Cornelius Carr
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Cornelius Carr, WBF Champion
Born
John Thomas Carr

(1969-04-09) 9 April 1969 (age 55)
Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Height5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights38
Wins34
Wins by KO17
Losses4
Draws0
No contests0

Cornelius Carr (born John Thomas Carr; 9 April 1969 [1] ) is an English former professional boxer. He challenged once for the WBO world super middleweight title in 1995. His trainer was Martin (Marty) Turner

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Early life

At the age of nine he survived meningitis after 3 weeks of intensive care. [2] He recovered to make first encounter with boxing aged 11 years at the Grangetown Amateur Boxing club in Middlesbrough, run by Martin Turner. [3]

As a 17-year-old amateur he reached the 1987 Amateur Boxing Association of England National Championship final at Wembley Arena, London and fought Rod Douglas, [4] an Olympic medalist and England squad member.

Professional boxing career

British Super-Middleweight Champion

With only 1 defeat in 24 professional bouts, Carr won the BBBofC British Super-Middleweight in 1994 by beating James Cook on points at York Hall in London. [5]

WBO Super Middleweight title fight

At short notice Carr was given the opportunity to challenge Steve Collins for the WBO Super Middleweight Title at The Point, Dublin, Ireland in November 1995. [6] After 12 rounds he lost on points.

World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion

In February 1999, Carr became the World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion, defeating Steve Foster by a unanimous decision. He successfully defended this title in the following October beating Dingaan Thobela. [7]

Cornelius Carr retired in 2001 with a record of: 34 Wins (17 KOs), 4 Losses.

After professional career

Carr now resides in Bournemouth, England, working as a boxing coach and online mentor through the website Sneak Punch. [3]

In June 2012, Chris Eubank hinted in the national press about a possible return to the ring. Carr issued a press release to the media attempting to drum up interest for a contest, [8] although later admitted nothing had materialised. [9]

Carr is featured in the video for the single "Boxers" by Morrissey, released in January 1995, and appears on the cover artwork for the 1995 Morrissey compilation album World of Morrissey as well as an earlier single by The Smiths, called Sweet and Tender Hooligan.

Professional boxing record

34 Wins (17 KOs), 4 Losses [10]
Res.OpponentTypeDateLocationNotes
Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Soliman PTS2001-02-28 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Garden Hotel, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary BeardsleyPTS2000-12-08 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, London
Won Flag of South Africa.svg Dingaan Thobela MD1999-10-31 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Raynes Park, LondonRetained World Boxing Federation World middleweight title
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason BarkerTKO1999-08-20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve Foster UD1999-02-20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Pavilion, Thornaby, Yorkshire Won World Boxing Federation World middleweight title
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy VincentPTS1998-11-25 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Caesars Nightclub, Streatham, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny JumaPTS1998-10-27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Fountain Leisure Centre, Brentford, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren CovillRTD1998-09-10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Town Hall, Acton, London
Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dean Francis TKO1997-03-14 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny JumaPTS1996-03-02 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Telewest Arena, Newcastle
Loss Flag of Ireland.svg Steve Collins UD1995-11-25 Flag of Ireland.svg Point Theatre, Dublin, IrelandFor WBO World super middleweight title
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Barry ThorogoodTKO1995-07-07 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris RichardsRTD1995-05-13 Flag of Scotland.svg Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin MannersPTS1995-02-04 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Wales National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Cook PTS1994-03-11 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, LondonWon BBBofC British super middleweight title
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Horace FlearyPTS1993-09-22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grand Hall, Wembley, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stan KingPTS1993-05-19 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham BurtonPTS1993-04-24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alan RichardsPTS1992-10-29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bayswater, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marvin O'BrienTKO1991-09-07 Flag of Italy.svg Studio Comunate San Giacomo, Salemi, Sicilia, Italy
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul BurtonTKO1991-05-18 Flag of Italy.svg Palazzo Dello Sport, Verbania, Piemonte, Italy
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlo ColarussoPTS1991-03-02 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dolphin Centre, Darlington
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank EubankTKO1991-02-16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Pavilion, Thornaby, Yorkshire
Won Flag of the United States.svg Jerry NestorKO1990-10-27 Flag of the United States.svg Greenville, Mississippi, US
Won Flag of the United States.svg John MaltreauxKO1990-09-26 Flag of the United States.svg New Orleans, Louisiana, US
Won Flag of Ghana.svg Franky MoroPTS1990-04-21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter GornyTKO1990-02-20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg New London Arena, Millwall, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlo ColarussoTKO1989-10-24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Watford, Hertfordshire
Loss Flag of Benin.svg Georges BoscoTKO1989-03-22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin HaydePTS1988-12-20 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Leisure Centre, Swansea, Wales
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Skip JacksonKO1988-11-15 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Lads Club, Norwich, Norfolk
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy CatesbyTKO1988-05-10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Municipal Hall, Tottenham, London
Won Flag of Ghana.svg Franky MoroPTS1988-04-12 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg National Sports Centre, Cardiff, Wales
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren ParkerTKO1988-03-24 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kesem ClaytonPTS1988-01-27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Seamus CaseyTKO1988-01-12 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg National Sports Centre, Cardiff, Wales Casey was badly cut over left eye
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave HeaverTKO1987-11-28 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Blazers Night Club, Windsor, Berkshire
Won Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul BurtonTKO1987-09-22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, LondonProfessional debut
Achievements
Preceded by BBBofC Super-Middleweight Champion
11 March 1994 – 23 January 1995
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Joaquin Velasquez
World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion
20 February 1999 – 10 March 2000
Succeeded by

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