Kid Galahad (boxer)

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Kid Galahad
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Galahad in 2014
Born
Abdul-Bari Awad

(1990-03-03) 3 March 1990 (age 33)
Doha, Qatar
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6+12 in (169 cm)
Reach66+12 in (169 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights31
Wins28
Wins by KO17
Losses3

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. He held multiple regional championships at super-bantamweight, including the British, Commonwealth, and European titles between 2013 and 2014, and challenged for the IBO lightweight title in 2022. His ring name was chosen by trainer Brendan Ingle after a character played by Elvis Presley in the 1962 film of the same name. [1]

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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. [2] [3]

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. [4]

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. [5] 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. [6] [7]

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. [8]

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. [9] 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. [10] 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. [11] The Ring magazine described it as "scrappy", and a "rough and frustating fight." [12]

Professional boxing record

31 fights28 wins3 losses
By knockout171
By decision112
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
31Loss28–3 Maxi Hughes MD1224 Sep 2022 Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, EnglandFor IBO lightweight title
30Loss28–2 Kiko Martínez KO6 (12), 0:0613 Nov 2021 Utilta Arena, Sheffield, EnglandLost IBF featherweight title
29Win28–1 Jazza Dickens RTD11 (12), 3:007 Aug 2021 Matchroom Headquarters, Brentwood, EnglandWon vacant IBF featherweight title
28Win27–1 Claudio Marrero RTD8 (12), 3:008 Feb 2020 FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
27Loss26–1 Josh Warrington SD1215 Jun 2019 First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandFor IBF featherweight title
26Win26–0Brayan MairenaPTS88 Dec 2018FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
25Win25–0Toka Kahn ClaryUD1220 Oct 2018 TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
24Win24–0 Irving Berry KO3 (12), 2:203 Mar 2018 FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
23Win23–0Jose CayetanoTKO10 (12), 2:1415 Jul 2017 The SSE Arena Wembley, London, EnglandWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental featherweight title
22Win22–0Leonel HernandezRTD3 (8), 3:004 Feb 2017 London Olympia, London, England
21Win21–0Reynaldo MoraTKO3 (8), 2:2126 Nov 2016 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
20Win20–0Emiliano SalviniTKO4 (8), 0:38 10 Sep 2016 The O2 Arena, London, England
19Win19–0Simas VolosinasTKO4 (6), 2:0630 Apr 2016 DW Stadium, Wigan, England
18Win18–0Adeilson Dos SantosUD1220 Sep 2014Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant IBF Youth super-bantamweight title
17Win17–0Fred MundrabyRTD4 (12), 3:0010 May 2014Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant Commonwealth super-bantamweight title
16Win16–0Sergio PradoUD1222 Mar 2014Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant European super-bantamweight title
15Win15–0 Jazza Dickens TKO10 (12), 1:3414 Sep 2013Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham, EnglandWon vacant British super-bantamweight title
14Win14–0Isaac NetteyTKO5 (8), 2:358 Jun 2013 Bluewater, Stone, England
13Win13–0Ivan Ruiz MoroteTKO4 (8), 2:508 Dec 2012 Sports Arena, Hull, England
12Win12–0 Josh Wale TKO9 (12), 3:0012 May 2012 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandRetained WBC International super-bantamweight title
11Win11–0 Jason Booth UD1218 Feb 2012 Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham, EnglandWon vacant WBC International super-bantamweight title
10Win10–0James AncliffTKO4 (6), 2:588 Oct 2011Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England
9Win9–0 Paul Griffin TKO1 (8), 1:3117 Sep 2011 Kings Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
8Win8–0Pavels SenkovsPTS6 23 Jul 2011 Wembley Arena, London, England
7Win7–0Sid RazakPTS430 Apr 2011 Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England
6Win6–0Dai DaviesPTS416 Apr 2011 MEN Arena, Manchester, England
5Win5–0John RileyKO1 (4), 2:5326 Nov 2010 Reebok Stadium, Bolton, England
4Win4–0Ian BaileyPTS625 Sep 2010 Robin Park Arena, Wigan, England
3Win3–0Dougie CurranTKO2 (4), 2:5321 May 2010 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, England
2Win2–0Pavels SenkovsPTS43 Oct 2009Leisure Centre, Altrincham, England
1Win1–0Delroy SpencerPTS45 Sep 2009 Colosseum, Watford, England

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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