David Brophy (boxer)

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David Brophy
Statistics
Nickname(s)Brophs
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11 in (180 cm)
Reach71 in (180 cm)
NationalityScottish
Born (1990-06-09) 9 June 1990 (age 29)
Caldercruix, Scotland
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights25
Wins22
Wins by KO4
Losses2
Draws1

David Brophy (born 9 June 1990) is a Scottish professional boxer who held the Commonwealth super-middleweight title in 2017.

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Career

Brophy made his professional debut in February 2011 defeating James Tucker on points in Wishaw, Scotland. [1]

On 17 March 2017 Brophy beat Zac Dunn by TKO in the seventh round and won the Commonwealth (British Empire) super middleweight title.

On 27 November 2019 Brophy announced his retirement from professional boxing, following advice from doctors regarding a prevalent eye issue.

Record

Professional record summary
25 fights22 wins2 losses
By knockout42
By decision180
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Win22–2–1 Flag of Slovakia.svg Vladimir BelujskyPTS622 Mar 2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
24Win21–2–1 Flag of Ghana.svg Charles Adamu PTS630 Nov 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
23Win20–2–1 Flag of Hungary.svg Norbert SzekeresTKO5 (6)24 Aug 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Areana, Glasgow, Scotland
22Loss19–2–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rocky Fielding TKO1 (12)30 Sep 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandLost Commonwealth super-middleweight title;
For British super-middleweight title
21Win19–1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zac Dunn TKO7 (12), 2:0017 Mar 2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaWon Commonwealth super-middleweight title
20Win18–1–1 Flag of Lithuania.svg Kiril PsonkoPTS620 Jan 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
19Win17-1-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kelvin YoungTKO2 (8), 2:051 Oct 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
18Loss16-1-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Groves KO4 (12), 0:47 9 Apr 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor vacant WBA International super-middleweight title
17Win16-0-1 Flag of Lithuania.svg Vaidas BalciauskasPTS627 Feb 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
16Win15-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tobias WebbPTS105 Dec 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland
15Win14-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dan BlackwellPTS65 Sep 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh, Scotland
14Win13-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Darren McKennaPTS812 Jun 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
13Win12-0-1 Flag of Romania.svg Vitalie MirzaTKO1 (6), 1:374 Oct 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
12Win11-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry MatthewsPTS627 Jun 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
11Win10-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie AmblerPTS81 Mar 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
10Win9-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alistair WarrenPTS67 Dec 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gorbals Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
9Win8-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason BallPTS47 Sep 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
8Win7-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary BouldenPTS611 May 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Emirates Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
7Win6-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James TuckerPTS416 Feb 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gorbals Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
6Win5-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tommy TolanPTS421 Sep 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Marriott Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland
5Draw4-0-1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lee NoblePTS46 Apr 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dalziel Park Hotel, Motherwell, Scotland
4Win4-0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny BrownPTS425 Nov 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ravenscraig Sports Centre, Motherwell, Scotland
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan ClarkPTS411 Nov 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gorbals Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt ScrivenPTS613 May 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James TuckerPTS425 Feb 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sports Centre, Wishaw, Scotland

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References

  1. "David Brophy". boxrec.com. December 25, 2015.