Kid Galahad (boxer)

Kid Galahad
Galahad in 2014
Born	Abdul-Bari Awad (1990-03-03) 3 March 1990 (age 34) Doha, Qatar
Nationality	British
Statistics
Weight(s)	Super-bantamweight Featherweight Lightweight
Height	5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm)
Reach	66+1⁄2 in (169 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	31
Wins	28
Wins by KO	17
Losses	3

Abdul-Bari "Barry" Awad (born 3 March 1990), best known by his nickname of "Kid Galahad", is a British professional boxer who held the IBF featherweight title in 2021.

Early life

Galahad was born in the Qatar capital of Doha but is originally from Yemen. His father was in the Qatar Armed Forces and was released as part of an agreement with the Americans after the conclusion of the Gulf War. At the age of 4, Galahad came to England with his parents and lived in Liverpool until he was 12 years old and eventually ended up in Sheffield. At the age of thirteen he took up boxing with trainer Brendan Ingle. ^{[1] [2]}

Professional career

Galahad decided to take up boxing to keep him off the streets so he didn't follow his siblings and end up in jail and being involved in gang violence. After he started going to his local gym to get bigger he noticed a boxing ring, after shadow boxing for a few minutes he decided he wanted to be a boxer. After a chance meeting with his hero Prince Naseem Hamed he was told by Naseem that if he wanted to be great in boxing and wanted to be a champion he should train at the Brendan Ingle gym, so after driving around for an hour Galahad and his mother found the gym.

Galahad vs. Spencer

Galahad made his professional debut on 5 September 2009 at the Colosseum in Watford England in which he defeated Delroy Spencer on Points.

Galahad vs. Senkovs

Galahad's Second Professional fight took place on 3 October 2009 at the Leisure Centre in Altrincham England where he defeated Pavels Senkovs on Points after 4 rounds.

Galahad vs. Curran

He then scored his first stoppage Victory on 21 May 2010 defeating Dougie Curran by TKO in the second round.

Galahad vs. Booth

Galahad racked up a record of 10–0 before defeating Jason Booth by Unanimous Decision on 18 February 2012 to earn his first title the WBC International super-bantamweight championship

Galahad vs. Wale

Galahad defended his championship once against Josh Wale by TKO afterwards he vacated the title.

Galahad scored two more wins, defeating Ivan Ruiz Morote and Isaac Nettey both by TKO to earn a shot at the BBBofC British title which he won by defeating James Dickens by TKO, he would later vacate the title.

Galahad vs. Prado

On 22 March 2014, Galahad won the European super-bantamweight championship with a unanimous twelve round decision over Sergio Prado. ^[3]

Galahad vs. Mundraby

On 10 May 2014, Galahad won the vacant Commonwealth super-bantamweight championship by beating Fred Mundraby by corner retirement after round 4.

Galahad vs. Dos Santos

Galahad faced Adeilson Dos Santos on 20 September 2014 at the Ponds Forge Arena for the vacant IBF World Youth super-bantamweight championship. Gallahad controlled the fight, out boxing Dos Santos with fast jabs, hooks and combinations sending Dos Santos to the canvas in the first round and tenth round. Gallahad won the fight by unanimous decision.

In October 2014 Galahad vacated the European title to pursue a world title.

Doping ban

In May 2015, Galahad was banned for 2 years following a failed drugs test. He tested positive for banned substance stanozolol, an anabolic steroid. ^[4] He maintains his innocence saying his brother put the steroids in his protein shake after Galahad refused to give him money, and appealed against a ban, but it was rejected by UKAD and the ban upheld, backdated to run from 20 September 2014. ^{[5] [6]}

Galahad vs. Volosinas

Galahad made his return to boxing on 30 April 2016 with a 4th round TKO win over Simas Volosinas at the DW Stadium in Wigan, England. This was Galahad’s first non championship fight since 2013.

Galahad won his first title since his return on 15 July 2017 winning the vacant IBF Inter-Continental featherweight title.

Galahad vs. Warrington

On Saturday 15 June 2019 Galahad narrowly lost a split decision to Josh Warrington fighting for the IBF featherweight Title in what many commentators saw as a difficult contest to score. Judge Howard Foster's card was 115-113 in favour of Galahad, Steve Gray was 116-112 for Warrington and Michael Alexander was 116-113 for Warrington. Writing in The Observer, Tom Seymour noted that "the fight was perilously close ... Kid Galahad has a right to feel he was robbed of the chance to be the IBF's undisputed champion".

Galahad vs. Marrero

Galahad beat Claudio Marrero by technical knockout in the 8th round on 8 February 2020 at Sheffield Arena in Sheffield. ^[7]

Galahad vs. Dickens

On 7 August 2021, Galahad successfully captured his first world title, the vacant IBF featherweight title against Jazza Dickens. Dickens was ranked #3 by the IBF at featherweight at the time. ^[8] The fight was stopped at the end of the 11th round when Dickens' corner refused to continue due to the punishment that he was taking.

Galahad vs. Martinez

On 13 November 2021, Galahad lost his world title in his first defence against Kiko Martinez, who was ranked #15 by the IBF at featherweight. ^[9] Galahad looked comfortable through the first 5 rounds before being floored in the last 30 seconds of round 5. Galahad was again floored with the first punch of the 6th round and the referee stopped the fight.

Galahad vs Hughes

On 24 September 2022, Galahad fought Maxi Hughes for the IBO lightweight title in Nottingham. Hughes won by majority decision on 116-111, 114-113, and 114-114 cards. Galahad had a point deducted for a headbutt in the 10th round. Without this penalty, the fight would have ended in a draw. The fight was close throughout, with neither fighter asserting dominance. ^[10] The Ring magazine described it as "scrappy", and a "rough and frustating fight." ^[11]

Professional boxing record

31 fights	28 wins	3 losses
By knockout	17	1
By decision	11	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
31	Loss	28–3	Maxi Hughes	MD	12	24 Sep 2022	Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, England	For IBO lightweight title
30	Loss	28–2	Kiko Martínez	KO	6 (12), 0:06	13 Nov 2021	Utilta Arena, Sheffield, England	Lost IBF featherweight title
29	Win	28–1	Jazza Dickens	RTD	11 (12), 3:00	7 Aug 2021	Matchroom Headquarters, Brentwood, England	Won vacant IBF featherweight title
28	Win	27–1	Claudio Marrero	RTD	8 (12), 3:00	8 Feb 2020	FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
27	Loss	26–1	Josh Warrington	SD	12	15 Jun 2019	First Direct Arena, Leeds, England	For IBF featherweight title
26	Win	26–0	Brayan Mairena	PTS	8	8 Dec 2018	FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
25	Win	25–0	Toka Kahn Clary	UD	12	20 Oct 2018	TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
24	Win	24–0	Irving Berry	KO	3 (12), 2:20	3 Mar 2018	FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
23	Win	23–0	Jose Cayetano	TKO	10 (12), 2:14	15 Jul 2017	The SSE Arena Wembley, London, England	Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental featherweight title
22	Win	22–0	Leonel Hernandez	RTD	3 (8), 3:00	4 Feb 2017	London Olympia, London, England
21	Win	21–0	Reynaldo Mora	TKO	3 (8), 2:21	26 Nov 2016	Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
20	Win	20–0	Emiliano Salvini	TKO	4 (8), 0:38	10 Sep 2016	The O2 Arena, London, England
19	Win	19–0	Simas Volosinas	TKO	4 (6), 2:06	30 Apr 2016	DW Stadium, Wigan, England
18	Win	18–0	Adeilson Dos Santos	UD	12	20 Sep 2014	Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England	Won vacant IBF Youth super-bantamweight title
17	Win	17–0	Fred Mundraby	RTD	4 (12), 3:00	10 May 2014	Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England	Won vacant Commonwealth super-bantamweight title
16	Win	16–0	Sergio Prado	UD	12	22 Mar 2014	Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England	Won vacant European super-bantamweight title
15	Win	15–0	Jazza Dickens	TKO	10 (12), 1:34	14 Sep 2013	Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham, England	Won vacant British super-bantamweight title
14	Win	14–0	Isaac Nettey	TKO	5 (8), 2:35	8 Jun 2013	Bluewater, Stone, England
13	Win	13–0	Ivan Ruiz Morote	TKO	4 (8), 2:50	8 Dec 2012	Sports Arena, Hull, England
12	Win	12–0	Josh Wale	TKO	9 (12), 3:00	12 May 2012	Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, England	Retained WBC International super-bantamweight title
11	Win	11–0	Jason Booth	UD	12	18 Feb 2012	Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham, England	Won vacant WBC International super-bantamweight title
10	Win	10–0	James Ancliff	TKO	4 (6), 2:58	8 Oct 2011	Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England
9	Win	9–0	Paul Griffin	TKO	1 (8), 1:31	17 Sep 2011	Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
8	Win	8–0	Pavels Senkovs	PTS	6	23 Jul 2011	Wembley Arena, London, England
7	Win	7–0	Sid Razak	PTS	4	30 Apr 2011	Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England
6	Win	6–0	Dai Davies	PTS	4	16 Apr 2011	MEN Arena, Manchester, England
5	Win	5–0	John Riley	KO	1 (4), 2:53	26 Nov 2010	Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England
4	Win	4–0	Ian Bailey	PTS	6	25 Sep 2010	Robin Park Arena, Wigan, England
3	Win	3–0	Dougie Curran	TKO	2 (4), 2:53	21 May 2010	Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England
2	Win	2–0	Pavels Senkovs	PTS	4	3 Oct 2009	Leisure Centre, Altrincham, England
1	Win	1–0	Delroy Spencer	PTS	4	5 Sep 2009	Colosseum, Watford, England

References

1. Bennett, Seth (23 October 2009). "BBC SPORT | Boxing | Sheffield boxing - five to watch". BBC News . Retrieved 16 January 2017.
2. Wainwright, Anson (11 September 2013). "Q&A: Kid Galahad | RingTV". Ringtv.craveonline.com. Retrieved 23 November 2013.
3. "Kid Galahad wins European super-bantamweight title". BBC Sport. 23 March 2014. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
4. "British Boxer, Kid Galahad, Banned for Two Years". UKAD. 24 July 2015. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
5. "Kid Galahad's two-year suspension upheld as appeal fails", Sky Sports, 24 July 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015
6. Anderson, David (12 May 2015). "Undefeated British boxer Kid Galahad blames BROTHER after being given two-year drug ban". Daily Mirror. Archived from the original on 21 October 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
7. "Galahad vs Marrero - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
8. "Galahad vs Dickens II - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
9. "Galahad vs Martinez - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
10. "Maxi Hughes ready for big lightweight clash after sneaking past Kid Galahad | DAZN News US". DAZN. 24 September 2022. Retrieved 10 November 2023.
11. Newland, Christina (25 September 2022). "Maxi Hughes wins scrappy majority decision over Kid Galahad". The Ring. Retrieved 10 November 2023.

External links

• Boxing record for Kid Galahad from BoxRec (registration required)
• Kid Galahad - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Simpiwe Vetyeka	WBC International super-bantamweight champion 18 February 2012 – December 2012 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Alexis Boureima Kabore
Vacant Title last held by Scott Quigg	British super-bantamweight champion 14 September 2013 – February 2014 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Gavin McDonnell
Vacant Title last held by Carl Frampton	European super-bantamweight champion 22 March 2014 – May 2014 Vacated
	Commonwealth super-bantamweight champion 10 May 2014 – September 2015 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Bobby Jenkinson
Vacant Title last held by Rey Vargas	IBF Youth super-bantamweight champion 20 September 2014 – September 2016 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Sinethemba Bam
Vacant Title last held by Viorel Simion	IBF Inter-Continental featherweight champion 15 July 2017 – January 2019 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Shakur Stevenson
World boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Josh Warrington	IBF featherweight champion 7 August 2021 – 13 November 2021	Succeeded by Kiko Martínez