Darren Hamilton

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Darren Hamilton
Born (1978-07-06) 6 July 1978 (age 46)
Bristol, England [1]
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Weight(s) Light welterweight
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm) [2]
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins16
Wins by KO3
Losses3

Darren Hamilton (born 6 September 1978) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2015. He held the British super lightweight title from 2012 to 2014.

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Boxing career

Hamilton began his boxing career at the age of 12, when an uncle took him and a cousin to a local gym in Bristol. He would later go on to box for the St George's club in that city. As a schoolboy, he would fight in 27 amateur bouts, losing just four.

Hamilton showed considerable promise as an amateur, despite never making it to international level, or ever entering the senior ABA ranks. One memorable amateur fight was against Matty Teu, who had fought over 60 bouts when he met Hamilton, who was then a 'veteran' of just 12 bouts. Hamilton won the fight.

"I didn't have an active career; very stop start. In 1992 and 1993 I got to the national schoolboy semi-finals but lost on points in London both times. Most of the opponent's names have gone out of my head, sorry," Hamilton told Boxnation.

Hamilton collected Southern Area and British Masters titles on his rise to becoming British Champion. His bout for the latter crown was marked by some controversy, however, when he fought West Midlands area champion Dave Ryan. He beat Ryan at the second attempt, after being disqualified from the first fight for headbutting.

Guided by Spencer Fearon short notice fights were relished, first against John Watson, and then Ashley Theophane for the Lonsdale Belt. These fights took him from relative obscurity to become the British Light Welterweight Boxing Champion. Successful British Title defenses against the tough Steve Williams and the energetic Adil Anwar followed. However, in February 2014, Hamilton lost his British title to former professional footballer Curtis Woodhouse at the Hull Ice Arena. The fight was decided on points by a split decision. Regarding the decision, Hamilton told Sky Sports: "It could have gone either way. He had the advantage of being at home. It was a close fight. As the champion I should have dominated a lot more."

Personal life

Hamilton was born on 6 September 1978, in Bristol, Avon, England. He has an elder sister, as well as four children of his own. His nickname is 'Ammo', something he says is partially derived from his tendency to talk a lot. "I talk a lot. Lyrically I've got loads of ammo!" he says. He now lives in Wanstead, east London.

Hamilton was homeless for a short period, before an offer to work as cleaner in a gym came along. "I took a job as a cleaner in a gym," he told the Bristol Post. "I lived in the towel cupboard for about four months. It wasn't ideal, but it was a start and for the first time in a long time I felt I was moving in the right direction."

Professional boxing record

19 fights16 wins3 losses
By knockout31
By decision132
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
19Win17–2 Flag of Russia.svg Mikhail AvakianPTS613 Jun 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, England
18Win16–2 Flag of France.svg Steven BloyerPTS620 Sep 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, London, England
17Loss15–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Curtis Woodhouse SD1222 Feb 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, EnglandLost British super lightweight title
16Win14–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adil Anwar UD126 Jul 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandRetained British super lightweight title
15Win13–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stevie WilliamsUD1223 Feb 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandRetained British super lightweight title
14Win12–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Theophane UD1219 May 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aintree Equestrian Centre, Liverpool, EnglandWon British super lightweight title
13Win11–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Watson PTS827 Apr 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Echo Arena, Liverpool, England
12Win10–2 Flag of Kenya.svg Geoffrey MunikaTKO5 (6)23 Mar 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Troxy, London, England
11Win9–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave RyanPTS107 Oct 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
10Loss8–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave Ryan DQ1 (10)18 Jun 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
9Win8–1 Flag of Ireland.svg Peter McDonagh TKO8 (10)18 Mar 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandWon British Southern Area super lightweight title
8Win7–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daniel ThorpePTS427 Nov 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Magna Centre, Rotherham, England
7Win6–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ideh OchukoPTS4 (4)4 Jun 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
6Loss5–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daryl SetterfieldTKO4 (4)26 Mar 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Essex, England
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Greaves TKO3 (6)10 Dec 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Holiday Inn, Peterborough, England
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Byron VincePTS628 Nov 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cafe Royal, London, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James LilleyPTS624 Feb 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Filton College Wise Campus, Bristol, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jaz VirdeePTS67 Dec 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Holiday Inn, Peterborough, England
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil McQuadePTS63 Nov 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dolman Exhibition Hall, Bristol, England

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References

  1. "Darren Hamilton believes he can still go all the way to the top". Sky Sports. Retrieved 22 October 2019.
  2. Curtis Woodhouse vs Darren Hamilton David GfPisano, 9 February 2017, retrieved 22 October 2019