Lee Meager

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Lee Meager
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Real nameLee Terence Meager
Nickname(s)Macho Man
Weight(s) Lightweight
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Nationality British
Born (1978-01-18) 18 January 1978 (age 45)
Salford, Greater Manchester, England
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights26
Wins21
Wins by KO8
Losses3
Draws2
No contests0

Lee Meager (born 18 January 1978) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2008. He held the British lightweight title in 2006 and challenged for the same title in 2008.

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Professional career

He had his first professional fight in September 2000, when he beat Peter Buckley on points over four rounds at York Hall, Bethnal Green.

He won 16 of his first 17 fights, drawing the other, before losing on points to Danny Hunt in a fight for the English lightweight title on 19 November 2004.

In May 2006, Meager fought Dave Stewart for the vacant British lightweight title. The fight was at Bethnal Green, and Meager won when the fight was stopped in the sixth.

In December 2006, Meager defended his title against Jonathan Thaxton, at Dagenham. Thaxton won on a unanimous points decision after twelve rounds, to take Meager’s title.

Since losing his title, Meager has had a four-round win against Hungarian, Laszlo Komjathi, and has drawn against Mexican, Jose Alberto Gonzalez in Las Vegas.

Meager fought for the vacant British lightweight title in July 2008 against John Murray, losing in the 5th round when the referee stopped the fight. Afterward, he retired from the ring.

Professional boxing record

23 fights22 wins1 loss
By knockout211
By decision10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
26Loss21–3–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Murray TKO5 (12), 2:2011 Jul 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robin Park Centre, Wigan, EnglandFor vacant British lightweight title
25Draw21–2–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jose Alberto GonzalezPTS87 Dec 2007 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
24Win21–2–1 Flag of Hungary.svg Laszlo KomjathiRTD4 (10), 3:007 Sep 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
23Loss20–2–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jon Thaxton UD128 Dec 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Essex, EnglandLost British lightweight title
22Win20–1–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave StewartTKO6 (12), 1:3412 May 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant British lightweight title
21Win19–1–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ben HudsonPTS417 Feb 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
20Win18–1–1 Flag of Serbia.svg Tony MontanaPTS82 Dec 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
19Win17–1–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin WatsonPTS109 Sep 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
18Loss16–1–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny HuntPTS1019 Nov 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandFor English lightweight title
17Win16–0–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Michael Muya PTS82 Jun 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
16Win15–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Charles Shepherd RTD7 (10), 3:0011 Dec 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
15Win14–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Buckley PTS428 Nov 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derby Storm Arena, Derby, England
14Win13–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carl AllenPTS828 Jan 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nottingham Arena, Nottingham, England
13Win12–0–1 Flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.svg Chill JohnTKO5 (8), 0:5921 Dec 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Essex, England
12Win11–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Iain EldridgeTKO5 (10), 1:5825 Oct 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
11Win10–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Buckley PTS610 May 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
10Win9–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason NesbittPTS416 Mar 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
9Win8–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Arv MittooPTS613 Sep 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England
8Win7–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve HanleyPTS631 Jul 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
7Win6–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason WhitePTS412 May 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Pavilions, Plymouth, England
6Win5–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lenny HodgkinsTKO3 (4), 1:1213 Mar 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Pavilions, Plymouth, England
5Draw4–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carl AllenPTS65 Feb 2001 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Hall, Hull, England
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason NesbittTKO2 (6)9 Dec 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Elephant & Castle Centre, London, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Billy SmithTKO1 (4)18 Nov 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Essex, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris JickellsPTS414 Oct 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Conference Centre, London
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Peter Buckley PTS416 Sep 2000 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England

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