Jack Rafferty

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Jack Rafferty
Born (1995-09-22) 22 September 1995 (age 29)
Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
Other namesDemolition Man
NationalityEnglish
Height1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Division Super lightweight
Fighting out of Shaw, Greater Manchester, England
Years active2017 - present
Professional boxing record
Total24
Wins24
By knockout15
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

Jack Rafferty (born 22 September 1995) is an English professional boxer. He has held the Commonwealth super-lightweight title since December 2023 and the British title since October 2024.

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Boxing career

Early career

Rafferty made professional debut was on 7 October 2017 against Kevin McCauley, winning the bout by points decision. [2] [3]

Rafferty faced Ben Fields on 16 September 2023. He won the bout by technical knockout in the ninth round to win the Commonwealth Silver title. [4]

Commmonwealth and British super lightweight champion

Rafferty faced Lee Appleyard for the vacant Commonwealth super-lightweight title on 16 December 2023. He won bout by TKO at 1 minute and 54 seconds in the first round, thus winning the title. [5] [6]

In his first Commonwealth title defense, Rafferty faced Henry Turner on 5 October 2024, on the undercard of Nick Ball vs Ronnie Rios, where the IBC International Silver Super Light and British super lightweight title was on the line. He won the bout by TKO in the ninth round during the bout to successfully defend his Commonwealth belt while also winning the IBC and British titles. [7]

Professional boxing record

24 fights24 wins0 losses
By knockout150
By decision90
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win24–0Henry TurnerRTD9 (12), 3:005 Oct 2024 Liverpool Arena, Liverpool, EnglandDefended the Commonwealth super lightweight title. Also won the WBC international silver super lightweight and vacant British super lightweight titles.
23Win23–0Sabari JaishankarTKO3 (10), 3:0629 Jun 2024Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England
22Win22–0Lee AppleyardTKO1 (12), 1:5416 Dec 2023Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, EnglandWon the vacant Commonwealth super lightweight title.
21Win21–0Ben FieldsTKO9 (10), 1:2216 Sep 2023 Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England
20Win20–0Greyvin MendozaPTS66 May 2023Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, England
19Win19–0Olaide FijabiTKO3 (8), 0:561 Jul 2022Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, England
18Win18–0Evgenii VazemTKO3 (8), 1:0818 Feb 2022Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, England
17Win17–0Alexey TukhtarovPTS611 Dec 2021Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Road, Manchester, England
16Win16–0Angel EmilovPTS623 Oct 2021 Grand Central Hall, Liverpool, England
15Win15–0Luka LeškovićTKO3 (6), 0:479 Oct 2021Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring, England
14Win14–0Daniel LarteyTKO5 (6), 2:4711 Sep 2021Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, England
13Win13–0Tom HillPTS811 Nov 2020Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, England
12Win12–0Ismael Molina MorenoPTS622 Feb 2020Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, England
11Win11–0Fernando ValenciaTKO6 (6)23 Nov 2019Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, England
10Win10–0Nathan HardyTKO1 (6)26 Oct 2019Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, England
9Win9–0Dylan DraperTKO4 (6), 1:5131 Aug 2019Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, England
8Win8–0Petar AleksandrovTKO2 (6), 2:034 May 2019Victoria Warehouse, Trafford Road, Manchester, England
7Win7–0Richard SamuelsPTS69 Mar 2019Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, England
6Win6–0Radoslav MitevKO3 (6)18 Dec 2018Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, England
5Win5–0 Innocent Anyanwu PTS66 Oct 2018Oldham Leisure Centre, Oldham, England
4Win4–0Paul CummingsTKO3 (4)16 Jun 2018Bolton Whites Hotel (De Vere Whites), Bolton, England
3Win3–0Danny LittleTKO2 (4), 2:1529 Mar 2018 Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, England
2Win2–0James GormanPTS417 Dec 2017North Bridge Leisure Centre, Halifax, England
1Win1–0Kevin McCauleyPTS47 Oct 2017Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England

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References

  1. ↑ "Jack Rafferty". tapology.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  2. ↑ "MTK Global Signs Jack Rafferty". Fight Sports. 10 April 2020.
  3. ↑ Toro, Carlos (12 October 2017). "Fightful Boxing Newsletter (10/12): Miguel Cotto Retirement Fight, Boxing Hall Of Fame Ballot". Fightful.
  4. ↑ Evans, John (17 September 2023). "Jack Rafferty Moves Step Closer To British Title Shot With Stoppage of Fields". Boxing Scene.
  5. ↑ Evans, John (17 September 2023). "Jack Rafferty Blows Away Lee Appleyard in One With Heavy Knockout". Boxing Scene.
  6. ↑ Bovington, Jimmy (1 January 2024). "The Greater Manchester fighter ready to become a TV star after winning major title with stunning knockout". Manchester World.
  7. ↑ "Jack Rafferty outlasts Henry Turner in a terrific British title fight". Boxing Scene. 5 October 2024.
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