Jordan Thompson (boxer)

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Jordan Thompson
Born (1993-06-07) 7 June 1993 (age 31)
Manchester, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesTroublesome
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights16
Wins15
Wins by KO12
Losses1

Jordan Thompson is a British professional boxer. He is a one time cruiserweight world title challenger.

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Early life

Thompson was born in Manchester but has recently moved to London. He is the son of five time martial arts world champion Geoff Thompson and used to play tennis in his youth. [1]

Professional career

Thompson began his pro career in 2015 without having any amateur experience. [2] After 13 fairly easy victories Thompson fought his first real test against former IBO Crruiserweight challenger Vasil Ducar. Despite getting knocked down in the last round Thompson did enough to win on points. [3] Thompson then faced British rival Luke Watkins for his next fight in his first defence of his IBF European cruiserweight title. Despite taking a lot of punishment Thompson dropped Watkins twice in the sixth rounds before the ref waved it off. [4] Thompson then challenged Australian Jai Opetaia for the IBF world title at the Wembley Arena. Opetaia showed the difference in class and easily stopped Thompson in the fourth dropping him twice in the process. [5]

Professional boxing record

16 fights15 wins1 loss
By knockout121
By decision30
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Loss15–1 Jai Opetaia TKO4 (12), 0:2030 Sep 2023Wembley Arena, London, EnglandFor IBF and The Ring cruiserweight titles
15Win15–0 Luke Watkins TKO6 (10) 2:0722 Apr 2023Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales
14Win14–0Vasil DucarPTS106 Aug 2022Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
13Win13–0Mariano Angel GudinoTKO2 (8), 0:4716 Apr 2022Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
12Win12–0Piotr BudziszewskiTKO, 0:531 (6) 18 Dec 2021 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
11Win11–0Piotr PodluckiKO1 (4), 2:52 30 Oct 2021 02 Arena, London, England
10Win10–0Istvan OrsosKO3 (6), 1:2418 Nov 2019Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, England
9Win9–0Dmitrij KalinovskijTKO2 (6),9 Jun 2018Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
8Win8–0Michael PareoTKO1 (10), 1:377 Oct 2017Bowlers Exhibition Center, Manchester, England
7Win7–0Jan HrazdiraPTS48 Jul 2017Copper Box Arena, London, England
6Win6–0Jevgenijs AndrejevsTKO2 (4), 0:148 Apr 2017Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
5Win5–0Florians StrupitsTKO2 (6), 0:4018 Nov 2016Victoria Warehouse, Manchester, England
4Win4–0Remigijus ZiausysPTS418 Jun 2016Guild Hall, Preston, England
3Win3–0Mateusz GatekTKO1 (4), 1:1513 May 2016Bolton Whites Arena, Bolton, England
2Win2–0Shane DragonslayerTKO1 (4), 0:4820 Feb 2016Guild Hall, Preston, England
1Win1–0Paul MorrisTKO1 (4), 1:5316 Dec 2015Village Hotel, Ashton under Lyne, England

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References

  1. ↑ "Jordan Thompson: 5 things you should know about the 'Troublesome' Frank Warren fighter". secondsout.com.
  2. ↑ "THE BIG INTERVIEW – JORDAN 'TROUBLESOME' THOMPSON". queensbury.co.uk. 21 February 2017.
  3. ↑ "Jordan Thompson Survives Late Scare, Johnny Fisher Gets Knockout Win". boxingscene.com. 6 August 2022.
  4. ↑ "Jordan Thompson Stops Luke Watkins In 6th Round; Skye Nicolson Remains Unbeaten". boxingscene.com. 22 April 2023.
  5. ↑ "Jai Opetaia v Jordan Thompson: Champion stops Briton in fourth round to retain IBF world title". BBC Sport. 30 September 2023.
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