John McDermott (boxer)

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John McDermott
Born
John McDermott

(1980-02-26) 26 February 1980 (age 44)
Basildon, Essex, England
Other names
  • Big Bad John
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach76 in (193 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins28
Wins by KO18
Losses8
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
English National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2000 Barnsley Super-heavyweight

John McDermott (born 26 February 1980) is an English former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2013. He is a three-time challenger for the British heavyweight title and won the English heavyweight title on two occasions, in April 2008 and in his last fight in March 2013.

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Professional career

On 18 April 2008, McDermott won the vacant BBBofC English heavyweight title, knocking out Pele Reid in the second round. He had fought for the same title in 2004 losing on that occasion to Mark Krence.

In September 2007, he had also become the mandatory challenger for a second shot at the British title after beating Scott Gammer on points over 10 rounds. He had fought for the title once before in December 2005 losing in the 1st round to Matt Skelton.

McDermott faced Danny Williams at Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham on 18 July 2008 for the British Title, but was defeated controversially by a majority points decision. [1] He was defeated again in the rematch on 2 May 2009, via a split points decision. [2]

McDermott lost his English heavyweight title to future world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury in another controversial decision on 11 September. [3] Referee Terry O'Connor, scored the fight 98–92 in favour of Fury. [4] [5] After the referee handed the decision to Fury, Sky Sports commentator Jim Watt asked; "Has he [O'Connor] got the names mixed up?" [4] Jim Watt along with other commentators Glenn McCrory, Johnny Nelson all scored the fight to McDermott, as did David Haye. [4] Fury defeated McDermott in a rematch on 25 June 2010. McDermott won a unanimous points decision against Matt Skelton on 16 March 2013 to regain the English Heavyweight title. He never defended this belt and the vacant title was eventually contested in June 2018, when Daniel Dubois stopped Tom Little.

Professional boxing record

36 fights28 wins8 losses
By knockout184
By decision104
Draws0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Win28–8 Matt Skelton UD1015 Mar 2013York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant English heavyweight title
35Win27–8Pavels DolgovsTKO4 (6), 1:4624 Feb 2012Camden Centre, London, England
34Loss26–8 David Price KO1 (12), 1:1321 Jan 2012 Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, EnglandFor vacant English heavyweight title
33Win26–7Larry OlubamiwoTKO1 (10), 1:1519 Feb 2011York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant Southern Area heavyweight title
32Loss25–7 Tyson Fury TKO9 (12), 1:0825 Jun 2010Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Essex, EnglandFor vacant English heavyweight title
31Loss25–6 Tyson Fury PTS1011 Sep 2009 Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, Essex, EnglandLost English heavyweight title
30Loss25–5 Danny Williams SD122 May 2009Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland, EnglandFor British heavyweight title
29Loss25–4 Danny Williams MD1218 Jul 2008Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, EnglandFor British heavyweight title
28Win25–3 Pelé Reid TKO2 (10), 1:4518 Apr 2008York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant English heavyweight title
27Win24–3Daniil PeretyatkoPTS61 Feb 2008York Hall, London, England
26Win23–3 Scott Gammer PTS1029 Sep 2007 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
25Win22–3Luke SimpkinTKO2 (6), 2:2815 Jun 2007National Sports Centre, London, England
24Win21–3Paul KingPTS62 Mar 2007Neath Sports Centre, Neath, Wales
23Win20–3Vitali ShkrabaTKO1 (6), 2:2426 Jan 2007Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, England
22Loss19–3 Matt Skelton TKO1 (12), 1:1910 Dec 2005ExCeL London, London, EnglandFor British heavyweight title
21Win19–2Alvin MillerKO1 (6), 2:338 Apr 2005 Meadowbank Stadium, Edinburgh, Scotland
20Loss18–2Mark KrencePTS1011 Dec 2004 ExCeL London, London, EnglandFor English heavyweight title
19Win18–1Suren KalachyanTKO7 (8)30 Jul 2004York Hall, London, England
18Win17–1James ZikicRTD4 (6), 3:0013 May 2004York Hall, London, England
17Loss16–1Nikolay PopovTKO2 (8)18 Sep 2003Goresbrook Leisure Centre, London, England
16Win16–0Kostyantyn PryziukPTS88 May 2003Kingsway Leisure Centre, Cheshire, England
15Win15–0Derek McCaffertyPTS415 Feb 2003Conference Centre, London, England
14Win14–0Jason BrewsterTKO1 (8), 0:5414 Dec 2002 Telewest Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
13Win13–0Mindaugas KulikauskasPTS612 Oct 2002York Hall, London, England
12Win12–0Oleksandr MileikoTKO2 (6), 1:4014 Sep 2002York Hall, London, England
11Win11–0Martin RoodtmanTKO1 (6), 2:554 May 2002York Hall, London, England
10Win10–0 Tony Booth TKO1 (6), 2:4619 Jan 2002York Hall, London, England
9Win9–0Gordon MinortsTKO3 (6), 0:3824 Nov 2001York Hall, London, England
8Win8–0Gary WilliamsTKO4 (4), 1:2222 Sep 2001York Hall, London, England
7Win7–0Luke SimpkinPTS69 Jun 2001York Hall, London, England
6Win6–0Mal RiceTKO2 (6), 2:2226 Mar 2001Conference Centre, London, England
5Win5–0Alexey OsokinPTS424 Feb 2001York Hall, London, England
4Win4–0Eamon GlennonKO1 (4), 2:5727 Jan 2001York Hall, London, England
3Win3–0Geoff HunterTKO1 (4)13 Nov 2000York Hall, London, England
2Win2–0Gary WilliamsPTS421 Oct 2000Conference Centre, London, England
1Win1–0Alvin MillerTKO1 (4)23 Sep 2000 York Hall, London, England

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References

  1. ↑ "Williams claims controversial win". BBC Sport. 18 July 2008. Retrieved 18 July 2008.
  2. ↑ Damerell, Ed (3 May 2009). "Williams proves his point". Sky Sports. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
  3. ↑ "Fury clains English heavyweight title". Sporting Life. 11 September 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
  4. 1 2 3 Slater, James (11 September 2009). "Tyson Fury gets highly controversial points win over John McDermott". East Side Boxing. Archived from the original on 14 September 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2009.
  5. ↑ "Fury claims English title". Manchester Evening News. 11 September 2009. Retrieved 11 September 2009.


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