Eddie Avoth

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Eddie Avoth
Born (1945-05-02) 2 May 1945 (age 78)
Cardiff, Wales
NationalityWelsh
Statistics
Weight(s) Light-heavyweight
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights53
Wins44
Wins by KO20
Losses9
Draws0
No contests0

Eddie Avoth (born 2 May 1945) is a Welsh former boxer and actor. He was British and Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Boxing Champion, with a record of 44 wins (20 by knockout) from 53 fights.

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History

Avoth was born in Cardiff, Wales. He was a product of the Eddie Thomas boxing gym based in Merthyr Tydfil, which spawned the boxing careers of such notables as Howard Winstone and Ken Buchanan . Avoth's professional boxing career spanned nine years and in this time he won the British and Commonwealth titles. Avoth retired from the ring in 1972. He was also an accomplished amateur boxer and represented his country internationally on many occasions.

Following retirement from boxing, Avoth settled in Puerto Banús, Costa del Sol, Spain where he part-owned a well-known celebrity restaurant. He now resides back in the UK.

Avoth's acting career began with a starring role for entertainment giant Warner Brothers in their 1986 blockbuster film "Instant Justice" where he starred alongside Michael Paré, Tawny Kitaen and Charles Napier. The film was directed by Hollywood producer Craig T Rumar. In 2010 he appeared in the Howard Winstone biopic Risen as boxing promoter Jack Solomons. Avoth himself was played in the film by Welsh boxer Enzo Maccarinelli.

Avoth now regularly travels around the UK and Ireland making after dinner speeches.

Professional boxing record

44 Wins (20 knockouts, 24 decisions), 9 Losses (4 knockouts, 5 decisions)
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
Loss25–6 Flag of Jamaica.svg Bunny Johnson TKO315 March 1972 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Double Diamond Club, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
Loss13–3 Flag of South Africa.svg Sarel Aucamp PTS1030 October 1971 Flag of South Africa.svg Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win11–7 Flag of South Africa.svg Kosie Smith PTS1012 June 1971 Flag of South Africa.svg Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg, South Africa
Win8–15–1 Flag of Saint Helena.svg Guinea Roger PTS812 May 1971 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Double Diamond Club, Caerphilly, United Kingdom
Loss14–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Finnegan TKO1524 January 1971 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British/Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Titles
Win13–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Trevor Thornberry TKO623 October 1970 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brisbane Festival Hall, Brisbane, AustraliaCommonwealth Light Heavyweight Title
Loss21–0 Flag of the United States.svg Mike Quarry UD106 June 1970 Flag of California.svg Valley Music Theater, Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, United States3–5, 3–5, 2–4
Win33–7–1 Flag of Ireland.svg John "Young" McCormack DQ86 April 1970 County Flag of Nottinghamshire.svg Nottingham Ice Stadium, Nottingham, United Kingdom BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
Win5–9 Flag of France.svg Emilio Okee PTS1016 February 1970 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win15–3 Flag of Jamaica.svg Bunny Johnson PTS827 October 1969 County Flag of Nottinghamshire.svg Commodore Hotel, Nottingham, United Kingdom
Loss27–12–4 Flag of Croatia.svg Ivan Prebeg PTS1528 June 1969 Flag of Croatia.svg Salata Stadium, Zagreb, Croatia EBU Light Heavyweight Title
Win17–20–3 Flag of Jamaica.svg Lloyd Walford PTS817 March 1969 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win61–15–5 Flag of Nicaragua.svg "Boxing" Luis Gutierrez KO46 February 1969 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, United Kingdom
Win30–4–1 Flag of Ireland.svg John "Young" McCormack TKO1113 January 1969 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anglo-American Sporting Club, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
Win28–22–1 Flag of the United States.svg Curtis Bruce TKO618 November 1968 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London, United Kingdom
Win13–21 Flag of the United States.svg Stanford Bulla PTS1024 July 1968 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Coney Beach Arena, Porthcawl, United Kingdom50–47.5
Win12–11–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Hendrickson PTS824 April 1968 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom39.5–39
Win12–10–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Hendrickson PTS88 March 1968 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom39.5–39.25
Win3–4 Flag of Saint Helena.svg Guinea Roger PTS1028 November 1967 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Afan Lido, Aberavon, United Kingdom50–47.75
Win12–9–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Hendrickson TKO319 September 1967 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Loss24–3–1 Flag of Ireland.svg John "Young" McCormack TKO719 June 1967 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom BBBofC British Light Heavyweight Title
Loss4–5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernie Field TKO230 January 1967 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Midland Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom
Win33–16–6 Flag of Tonga.svg Johnny Halafihi PTS87 December 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Afan Lido, Port Talbot, United Kingdom
Win8–8–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Johnny Ould TKO426 October 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win3–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernie Field PTS819 September 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Midland Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom
Loss15–4–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek Richards PTS1012 July 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Afan Lido, Port Talbot, United Kingdom BBBofC Welsh Light Heavyweight Title
Win10–10 Flag of Guinea.svg Clarence Prince TKO26 June 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win16–12–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg "Stunning" Steve Richards TKO411 May 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Midland Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom
Win8–9–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Lloyd Walford TKO719 April 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win4–4–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Charlie "The War" Wilson TKO14 April 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win4–3–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Charlie "The War" Wilson PTS828 February 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win7–8–1 Flag of Jamaica.svg Lloyd Walford TKO610 January 1966 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win14–20–3 Flag of Grenada.svg Joe "Dinner" Bell PTS826 April 1965 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win13–29–1 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Fitzroy Lindo TKO78 March 1965 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win9–14–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd BrownTKO51 February 1965 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win4–11–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg "Rob" Roy Thomas TKO620 January 1965 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sophia Gardens, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Win26–15–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony French PTS614 December 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win20–13–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Palin KO11 December 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Win4–5 Flag of Nigeria.svg Louis Onwuna KO216 November 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Midland Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom
Win13–27–1 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Fitzroy Lindo PTS82 November 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ebbw Vale Indoor Cricket Hall, Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
Win3–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary Chippendale TKO412 October 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Free Trade Hall, Manchester, United Kingdom
Win4–5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy "Vertigo" Stewart KO121 September 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Midland Hotel, Manchester, United Kingdom
Win3–3 Flag of Nigeria.svg Louis Onwuna PTS620 July 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ebbw Vale Indoor Cricket Hall, Ebbw Vale, United Kingdom
Win9–12–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd BrownPTS822 June 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win7–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave "Tom" Arnold KO420 May 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win3–2–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg "Union" Jack Powell PTS612 May 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Win2–0 Flag of Ireland.svg Henry Turkington TKO424 March 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom
Win8–9 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Syd BrownPTS824 February 1964 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Loss16–25–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg "Average" Joe SomervillePTS69 December 1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win16–24–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg "Average" Joe SomervillePTS625 November 1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win-- Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ray Fallone PTS622 October 1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom
Win5–21–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry Phillips "66" PTS620 August 1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Coney Beach Arena, Porthcawl, United Kingdom
Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave "Tom" Arnold PTS61 July 1963 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, London, United Kingdom

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