Gavin McDonnell

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Gavin McDonnell
Born (1986-03-30) 30 March 1986 (age 39)
Nationality British
Statistics
Weight(s) Super-bantamweight
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights27
Wins22
Wins by KO6
Losses2
Draws3

Gavin McDonnell (born 30 March 1986) is a British professional boxer who has challenged twice for a world super-bantamweight title: the WBC title in 2017, and the WBA title in 2018. He is the twin brother of fellow boxer Jamie McDonnell.

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Professional career

McDonnell fought Leigh Wood for the vacant British Super-Bantamweight title in Hull on 22 February 2014. McDonnell won the vacant title by TKO in the 6th round. McDonnell's first defense of the British Super-Bantamweight title would come against Josh Wale on 21 May 2014. The contest went the distance of 12 rounds and ended in a split draw, with the judges scoring the contest 115–114 Wale, 115–114 McDonnell and the final judge scoring the bout at 114–114, meaning McDonnell would hold on to the belt.

His next fight came in the form of Vusi Malinga on 25 October 2014 in a contest for the vacant WBO International Super-Bantamweight title. McDonnell dominated the fight from start to finish and also sent Malinga down in the 8th round with a beautiful right hand. The contest went the distance with McDonnell winning by Unanimous Decision. After the win McDonnell was projected to 4th in the British Rankings for the Super-Bantamweight division.

On 16 June 2018, McDonnell outpointed Stuart Hall, 117–111, 117-111 and 115–113 to a unanimous decision victory and successfully defended his WBC regional title. [1]

On 6 October 2018, McDonnell fought Daniel Roman for the WBA super-bantamweight world title. Roman was winning the fight, ultimately dropping McDonnell in the tenth. McDonnell managed to beat the count, but the referee decided to stop the fight. [2]

Professional boxing record

27 fights22 wins2 losses
By knockout61
By decision161
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
27Draw22–2–3 Flag of Spain.svg Andoni Gago TD5 (12), 2:3426 Mar 2021 Flag of Spain.svg Pabellón de la Vall d'Hebron, Barcelona, SpainFor European featherweight title;
Majority TD after McDonnell cut from accidental head clash
26Win22–2–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nathan KirkTKO7 (8), 1:284 Oct 2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
25Win21–2–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jamie SpeightPTS619 Jul 2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Magna Centre, Rotherham, England
24Loss20–2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel Roman TKO10 (12), 2:366 Oct 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Wintrust Arena, Chicago, Illinois, USFor WBA super-bantamweight title
23Win20–1–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Stuart Hall UD1216 Jun 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, EnglandRetained WBC International super-bantamweight title
22Win19–1–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gamal Yafai UD123 Mar 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, EnglandWon WBC International super-bantamweight title
21Win18–1–2 Flag of Hungary.svg Jozsef AjtaiTKO1 (6), 2:047 Oct 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
20Win17–1–2 Flag of Lithuania.svg Simas VolosinasPTS61 Jul 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
19Loss16–1–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Rey Vargas MD1225 Feb 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, EnglandFor vacant WBC super-bantamweight title
18Win16–0–2 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Robin ZamoraPTS8 10 Sep 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, England
17Win15–0–2 Flag of Panama.svg Jorge SanchezUD1227 Feb 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandWon vacant WBC Silver super-bantamweight title
16Win14–0–2 Flag of France.svg Jeromy ParodiUD1224 Oct 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandRetained European super-bantamweight title
15Win13–0–2 Flag of Ukraine.svg Alexander EgorovUD1228 Mar 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant European super-bantamweight title
14Win12–0–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Vusi Malinga UD1225 Oct 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, EnglandWon vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-bantamweight title
13Draw11–0–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Wale SD1221 May 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandRetained British super-bantamweight title
12Win11–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leigh Wood TKO6 (12), 2:0322 Feb 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, EnglandWon vacant British super-bantamweight title
11Win10–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Josh Wale UD1228 Sep 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
10Win9–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ross Burkinshaw TKO2 (10), 3:006 Jul 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, EnglandRetained BBBofC Central Area super-bantamweight title
9Win8–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul EconomidesUD1019 Apr 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
8Win7–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dean AndersonRTD8 (10), 3:001 Dec 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
7Win6–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scott GladwinTKO6 (10), 2:461 Sep 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, EnglandWon vacant BBBofC Central Area super-bantamweight title
6Win5–0–1 Flag of Slovakia.svg Elemir RafaelPTS48 Jun 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
5Draw4–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ashley Lane PTS42 Mar 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan McNicolPTS44 Nov 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Adam HutchinsonPTS48 Apr 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Metrodome, Barnsley, England
2Win2–0 Flag of Latvia.svg Pavels SenkovsPTS64 Mar 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
1Win1–0 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Plamen KostadinovPTS43 Dec 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England

References

  1. "Gavin McDonnell Outpoints Stuart Hall, Retains WBC Regional". BoxingScene.com. 16 June 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
  2. "Daniel Roman Stops Gavin McDonnell in Tenth, Retains Title". BoxingScene.com. 6 October 2018. Retrieved 9 July 2020.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Josh Wale
BBBofC Central Area super-bantamweight champion
1 Sep 2012 – Nov 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Muheeb Fazeldin
Vacant
Title last held by
Kid Galahad
British super-bantamweight champion
22 Feb 2014 – Aug 2014
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Jazza Dickens
Vacant
Title last held by
Genesis Servania
WBO Inter-Continental super-bantamweight champion
25 Oct 2014 – Feb 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Genesis Servania
Vacant
Title last held by
Kid Galahad
European super-bantamweight champion
28 Mar 2015 – Dec 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Abigail Medina
Vacant
Title last held by
Qiu Xiaojun
WBC Silver super-bantamweight champion
27 Feb 2016 – 25 Feb 2017
Lost bid for world title
Vacant
Title next held by
Julio Ceja