Gavin Rees

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Gavin Rees
Gavin Rees.jpg
Rees (middle) in 2008
Born (1980-05-10) 10 May 1980 (age 44)
Newport, Wales
Other namesThe Rock
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins38
Wins by KO19
Losses4
Draws1

Gavin Rees (born 10 May 1980) is a boxing trainer and retired Welsh former professional boxing world champion who competed from 1998 to 2014. He held the WBA (Regular) super lightweight title from 2007 to 2008. At regional level, he held the British lightweight title twice between 2010 and 2012, and the EBU European lightweight title from 2011 to 2012.

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Career

After a successful amateur career, Rees turned professional in 1998.

World champion

In 2007, Rees defeated Souleymane M'baye to become the WBA Light Welterweight champion with a unanimous decision after 12 rounds.

Rees however lost his World title in his first defence via a 12th-round TKO loss to Andreas Kotelnik in March 2008.

Further success

Following his world title loss Rees was out of action for more than a year before returning in August 2009 to beat Johnny Greaves in 4 rounds. On 4 December, Rees entered the light welterweight prizefighter competition beating Ted Bami in the quarter-finals, Jason Cook in the semi-finals and Colin Lynes in the Final to win the £32,000 prize

Following his Prizefighter victory, Rees moved down to the (lightweight) division where he enjoyed instant success winning the British title in 2010 (which he then vacated). He has since won the European title in June 2011 and most recently regained the British title in July 2012. [1]

Rees fought Adrien Broner for the World Boxing Council lightweight world title at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on 16 February 2013. He lost the fight via 5th-round TKO. [2]

Personal life

Rees lives in Pantside, Wales and has five children all girls. Rees is now a boxing trainer in his hometown of Pantside, Newbridge at The Rocks Gym. [ citation needed ]

Professional boxing record

43 fights38 wins4 losses
By knockout192
By decision192
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
43Win38–4–1 Gary Buckland SD1217 May 2014 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
42Loss37–4–1 Gary Buckland SD121 Feb 2014 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
41Loss37–3–1 Anthony Crolla MD1230 Jun 2013 Bolton Arena, Bolton, England, U.K.For WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title
40Loss37–2–1 Adrien Broner TKO5 (12), 2:5916 Feb 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.For WBC lightweight title
39Win37–1–1 Derry Mathews TKO9 (12), 1:277 Jul 2012 Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, England, U.K.Retained European lightweight title;
Won British lightweight title.
38Win36–1–1Anthony MezaacheTKO7 (12), 2:1523 Mar 2012Gymnase Georges Racine, Clichy, FranceRetained European lightweight title
37Draw35–1–1 Derry Mathews TD4 (12), 3:001 Oct 2011 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.Retained European lightweight title
36Win35–1Andy MurrayUD124 Jun 2011 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Won vacant European lightweight title
35Win34–1 John Watson TKO11 (12), 2:136 Nov 2010 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.Won vacant British lightweight title
34Win33–1Sam AmoakoTKO3 (6)11 Jun 2010 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
33Win32–1Abdoulaye SoukounaPTS69 Apr 2010 Alexandra Palace, London, England, U.K.
32Win31–1 Colin Lynes UD34 Dec 2009 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter: light-welterweight final
31Win30–1 Jason Cook UD34 Dec 2009 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter: light-welterweight semi-final
30Win29–1 Ted Bami UD34 Dec 2009 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter: light-welterweight quarter-final
29Win28–1Johnny GreavesRTD4 (6), 3:0021 Aug 2009 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
28Loss27–1 Andreas Kotelnik TKO12 (12), 2:3422 Mar 2008 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Lost WBA light-welterweight title
27Win27–0 Souleymane M'baye UD1221 Jul 2007 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Won WBA light-welterweight title
56Win26–0Billy SmithPTS67 Apr 2007 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
25Win25–0Chill JohnPTS818 Nov 2006 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
24Win24–0Martin WatsonPTS68 Jul 2006 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
23Win23–0Daniel ThorpeTKO5 (6), 1:4511 Mar 2006 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
22Win22–0Carl AllenPTS63 Sep 2004 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
21Win21–0Michael MuyaTKO2 (8), 2:033 Jul 2004 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
20Win20–0Daniel ThorpeTKO5 (6), 2:4428 Jun 2003 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
19Win19–0Andrey DevyataykinPTS615 Feb 2003 Conference Centre, Wembley, London, England, U.K.
18Win18–0Jimmy BeechPTS614 Dec 2002 Telewest Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K.
17Win17–0Serhiy AndriychikovTKO1 (6), 2:5317 Aug 2002 Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
16Win16–0Ernie SmithTKO5 (6), 1:218 Jul 2002 Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London, England, U.K.
15Win15–0Gary FlearRTD4 (6), 3:0020 Apr 2002 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
14Win14–0Rakhim MingaleyevPTS612 Feb 2002 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
13Win13–0Nikolay EremeevUD129 Oct 2001 Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Retained WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title
12Win12–0Nigel SeniorTKO2 (4), 1:5721 Jul 2001 Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
11Win11–0Wladimir BorovTKO4 (12), 0:5528 Apr 2001 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.Won WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title.
10Win10–0Chris JikellsTKO2 (6), 1:5415 Jan 2001Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England, U.K.
9Win9–0Steve HanleyTD1 (6)13 Nov 2000 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
8Win8–0 Peter Buckley PTS423 Sep 2000 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
7Win7–0Willie ValentineTKO3 (6)29 May 2000Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England, U.K.
6Win6–0 Peter Buckley PTS419 Feb 2000Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England, U.K.
5Win5–0Dave HindsTKO2 (6), 2:4611 Dec 1999Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England, U.K.
4Win4–0Wayne JonesTKO2 (6), 0:355 Jun 1999 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
3Win3–0Graham McGrathTKO2 (4), 2:4027 Mar 1999Derby Storm Arena, Derby, Derbyshire, England, U.K.
2Win2–0Ernie SmithPTS45 Dec 1998Whitchurch Leisure Centre, Bristol, England, U.K.
1Win1–0John FarrellPTS45 Sep 1998 Ice Rink, Telford, Shropshire, England, U.K.Professional debut.

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References

  1. "Gavin Rees stops Derry Mathews in ninth round of European rematch". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  2. "Adrien Broner Defeats Gavin Rees via 5th-Round TKO to Keep WBC Lightweight Title". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
John Murray
British lightweight champion
6 November 2010 – 2010
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Anthony Crolla
European lightweight champion
4 June 2011 – 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Emiliano Marsili
Preceded by British lightweight champion
7 July 2012 – 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Martin Gethin
World boxing titles
Preceded by WBA super lightweight champion
21 July 2007 – 22 March 2008
Succeeded by