Gary O'Sullivan

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Gary O'Sullivan
Born (1984-07-14) 14 July 1984 (age 39)
Mahon, Cork,
Republic of Ireland [1]
NationalityIrish
Other namesThe Celtic Warrior
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Reach70+1⁄2 in (179 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights37
Wins31
Wins by KO21
Losses6

Gary "Spike" O'Sullivan (born 14 July 1984) is an Irish professional boxer. Between 2009 and 2017, he held multiple middleweight championships at regional level including the Irish title.

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He also acted and performed stunts in the 2007 film Strength and Honour .

Boxing career

O'Sullivan vs. Hall

O'Sullivan defeated Matthew Hall in a close contest, at Upton Park, London, on 14 July 2012 on the undercard of David Haye vs. Derek Chisora, to win the WBO intercontinental middleweight title. [2]

O'Sullivan vs. Nunez

It was announced following this defeat of Larry Smith that O'Sullivan would take on former world contender Milton Nunez. [3] O'Sullivan, before the fight, described the bout as "the most important fight of my life". He started the fight well with some solid body shots easily claiming the first round. He knocked Nunez down in the second round and ultimately scored an impressive victory, by TKO, over Nunez in the third round. [4]

O'Sullivan vs. Douglas

After a loss to Chris Eubank Jr., O'Sullivan won four straight fights to earn a December 2017 bout against rising prospect Antoine Douglas on HBO. While the fight was meant to be a showcase for Douglas, O'Sullivan won a gritty battle by seventh-round knockout. [5]

O'Sullivan vs. Lemieux

After beating Berlin Abreu on 4 May, it was announced that O'Sullivan would be fighting on the undercard of Canelo Álvarez vs. Gennady Golovkin II on 15 September. A fight with David Lemieux, a fight that Spike had previously chased in recent years, was mooted but O'Sullivan seemed reluctant to give Lemieux the fight as he had previously turned it down himself. However, after weeks of back and forth verbal jousting online, the fight was officially made with both fighters declaring that they will knock the other out and many tipping it as a potential fight of the night.[ citation needed ]

O’Sullivan was knocked out in the first round. [6]

In his first comeback fight, O'Sullivan defeated Gabor Gorbics on points in his home country of Ireland. [7]

In his next fight, O'Sullivan recorded his second win in a row, defeating overmatched opponent Khiary Gray in six rounds. [8]

O'Sullivan vs Munguia

On 11 January 2020, O'Sullivan fought former world champion Jaime Munguia, who was ranked #1 by the WBO and #3 by the WBC at middleweight. O'Sullivan put up a great fight, but in the end Munguia just had too much left in the tank, as he finished the Irishman in the eleventh round via TKO. [9]

Professional boxing record

36 fights31 wins5 losses
By knockout214
By decision91
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
37Loss31–6Sofiane KhatiPTS8 17 Mar 2024 TF Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Ireland
36Loss31–5 Erislandy Lara TKO8 (12), 0:2328 May 2022

Barclays Center, New York City, New York, U.S.

For WBA (Regular) middleweight title
35Win31–4Nodar RobakidzeUD629 May 2021

Country Hall Liège, Belgium

34Loss30–4 Jaime Munguia TKO11 (12), 2:1711 Jan 2020

Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, U.S.

33Win30–3Khiary GrayTKO6 (10), 2:0716 Mar 2019House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
32Win29–3Gabor GorbicsPTS87 Dec 2018Royal Theatre, Castlebar, Ireland
31Loss28–3 David Lemieux KO1 (12), 2:44 15 Sep 2018 T-Mobile Arena, Paradise, Nevada, U.S.
30Win28–2Berlin AbreuRTD3 (10), 3:004 May 2018 StubHub Center, Carson, California, U.S.
29Win27–2 Antoine Douglas TKO7 (10), 1:0316 Dec 2017 Place Bell, Laval, Quebec, CanadaWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental middleweight title
28Win26–2Nick QuigleyTKO4 (10), 1:2330 Sep 2017House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
27Win25–2Chauncey FieldsKO2 (8), 2:2613 May 2017 Plainridge Park Casino, Plainville, Massachusetts, U.S.
26Win24–2Ronald MontesRTD3 (8), 3:0018 Mar 2017House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
25Win23–2Jaime BarbozaUD817 Sep 2016 Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, Gilford, New Hampshire, U.S.
24Loss22–2 Chris Eubank Jr. RTD7 (12), 3:00 12 Dec 2015 The O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, England
23Win22–1David ToribioKO2 (10)10 Oct 2015 Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S.
22Win21–1Melvin BetancourtKO2 (10)23 May 2015 Agganis Arena, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
21Win20–1 Milton Núñez TKO3 (8), 2:2014 Mar 2015 Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, U.S.
20Win19–1Larry SmithTKO2 (6), 2:1426 Feb 2015Memorial Hall, Melrose, Massachusetts, U.S.
19Win18–1Anthony FitzgeraldTKO1 (10), 1:1515 Nov 2014 3Arena, Dublin, Ireland
18Win17–1Jose MedinaMD65 Jun 2014 House of Blues, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
17Loss16–1 Billy Joe Saunders UD1220 Jul 2013 Wembley Arena, Wembley, London, EnglandLost WBO International middleweight title
16Win16–0Tadas JonkusTKO3 (8), 2:173 May 2013Carlton Hotel Tyrrelstown, Dublin, IrelabdRetained WBO International middleweight title
15Win15–0 Matthew Hall UD12 14 Jul 2012 Upton Park, West Ham, London, EnglandWon vacant WBO International middleweight title
14Win14–0Paul MorbyPTS610 Mar 2012Braehead Arena, Glasgow, Scotland
13Win13–0Robert LongTKO1 (10), 2:3425 Jun 2011National Stadium, Dublin, IrelandRetained Irish middleweight title
12Win12–0Ryan ClarkKO1 (4), 1:3421 May 2011 O2 Arena, Greenwich, London, England
11Win11–0Sylvain TouzetTKO3 (6)26 Jun 2010Neptune Sports Arena, Cork, Ireland
10Win10–0Ciaran HealyPTS1014 Dec 2009Neptune Sports Arena, Cork, IrelandWon vacant Irish middleweight title
9Win9–0Arturs JaskulsPTS625 Jul 2009National Basketball Arena, Dublin, Irelabd
8Win8–0Marcin PiatkowskiKO1 (6), 2:3525 Apr 2009Silver Springs Moran Hotel, Cork, Ireland
7Win7–0Jimmy LeBlancDQ4 (8), 1:5014 Mar 2009Dorchester Armory, Dorchester, Massachusetts, U.S.
6Win6–0Idiozan MatosTKO3 (6), 1:4426 Oct 2008Gleneagle Hotel, Killarney, Ireland
5Win5–0Sergejs VolodinsRTD1 (6), 3:0013 Sep 2008Neptune Sports Arena, Cork, Ireland
4Win4–0Eugen StanPTS65 Jul 2008 National Basketball Arena, Dublin, Ireland
3Win3–0Tye WilliamsTKO1 (4)15 Apr 2008 National Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
2Win2–0Robert HarrisTKO1 (4)15 Mar 2008 Orpheum Theater, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1Win1–0Peter DunnTKO6 (6), 1:1026 Jan 2008Neptune Sports Arena, Cork, Ireland

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References

  1. ↑ "Irish Examiner Column". Michael Moynihan's Irish Sportsblog (published 28 May 2009). 24 April 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
  2. ↑ "Gary 'Spike' O'Sullivan beats Matthew Hall at Upton Park". RTÉ.ie . 16 July 2012.
  3. ↑ "Spike O'Sullivan interview: meet the latest Irish boxer in search of a world title". The Guardian. 11 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Cork's Spike O'Sullivan grabs TKO win at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden". the42.ie. 15 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Saunders vs Lemieux results: Spike O'Sullivan stops Antoine Douglas in seven". BadLeftHook. 16 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "Spike O'Sullivan v David Lemieux finally made OFFICIAL". Irish-Boxing.com. 21 August 2018.
  7. ↑ "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  8. ↑ "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  9. ↑ "Munguia vs Sullivan – News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
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