Derek Roche

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Derek Roche
Born (1972-07-19) 19 July 1972 (age 52)
New Ross, Ireland
NationalityIrish
Other namesRebel
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Reach72 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights34
Wins29
Wins by KO13
Losses5

Derek Roche (born 19 July 1972) is an Irish former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2004. He challenged once for the IBO super welterweight title in 2000. At regional level, he held the British welterweight title from 1999 to 2000.

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Roche turned professional in September 1994, winning his first fight in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England, in which Roche knocked out Doncaster southpaw Michael Alexander in the final round of a six-round fight on the undercard of a card that included Terrace Gaskin.

Roche lived and fought out of Leeds in England for the majority of his professional career. [1]

Roach remained undefeated in his first 22 fights until 2000, when he faced Harry Dhami, who ended his unbeaten streak, claimed the title, and knocked him down five times.

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References

  1. Larry Cooney. "Rebel Roche". The Irish Post. Retrieved 16 November 2001.