Liam Cameron

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Liam Cameron
Born (1990-10-21) 21 October 1990 (age 33)
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England
NationalityEnglish
Other namesCannonball
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights30
Wins23
Wins by KO10
Losses6
No contests1

Liam Cameron (born 21 October 1990) is an English professional boxer. He held the Commonwealth middleweight title from 2017 to 2018 and challenged twice for the super-middleweight version between 2015 and 2016.

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Professional career

Cameron made his professional debut on 24 October 2009, scoring a six-round points decision (PTS) victory over Matt Scriven at the City Hall in Sheffield. [2]

After compiling a record of 9–0 (3 KOs) he suffered his first defeat at the hands of Erick Ochieng, losing via PTS (77–74) on 28 May 2011 at the Hillsborough Leisure Centre in Sheffield. [3] He bounced back from defeat with three wins, one by knockout (KO), before suffering a second defeat on 23 June 2012, losing to Jez Wilson by PTS (97–95) for the vacant Central Area middleweight title at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield. [4] After three more wins, one by technical knockout (TKO), he faced Rod Smith for the vacant International Masters middleweight title on 13 December 2013 at IceSheffield, [5] losing by PTS (96–95) over ten rounds. [6]

Following the third defeat of his career, he faced Wayne Reed on 10 May 2014 at the Octagon Centre in Sheffield. Cameron won his first professional title, defeating Reed via unanimous decision (UD) over ten rounds to capture the vacant IBO Youth super-middleweight title. One judge scored the bout 98–90 while the other two scored it 98–92. [7]

After two more wins in non-title fights, including one stoppage by corner retirement (RTD), he faced Luke Blackledge for the vacant Commonwealth super-middleweight title on 4 April 2015 at the King George's Hall in Blackburn. Cameron lost by UD with the scorecards reading 117–112, 116–113 and 115–114. [8] After a TKO win against Giorgi Beroshvili in October, [9] Cameron was scheduled to face English super-middleweight champion, Jahmaine Smyle, on 29 May 2016. A week before the event, the bout was called off due to financial issues arising from low ticket sales. [10] Following 13 months out of the ring due to the cancellation, he next fought on 25 November 2016 against Zac Dunn at The Flemington Pavilion in Melbourne, Australia. [11] The fight would give Cameron a second attempt at the Commonwealth super-middleweight title after Blackledge vacated in favour of a British super-middleweight title fight. [12] Cameron once again missed out on the title, losing via twelve-round UD with the scorecards reading 117–111, 116–112 and 115–113. [13]

He moved down in weight for his next fight in a third attempt at a Commonwealth title, challenging Commonwealth middleweight champion, Sam Sheedy. Originally set to take place on 29 July, the bout was rescheduled to 13 October 2017, at the Ponds Forge Arena in Sheffield, after Sheedy suffered an injury during training. [14] In an action-packed fight, Cameron scored three knockdowns with body shots in the fourth round, with Sheedy receiving a point deduction in the round for a head butt. Cameron scored another knockdown in the seventh, again from a body shot, with Sheedy also receiving a standing eight count after being on the receiving end of a barrage of punches from Cameron. The end came in the following round when the referee stepped in to call a halt to the contest to save Sheedy from further punishment, awarding Cameron the Commonwealth title via eighth-round TKO. [15]

He was due to make the first defence of his title against Nicky Jenman on 24 April 2018 at IceSheffield, however, Jenman failed to make weight, prompting the Commonwealth Boxing Council (CBC) to withdraw its sanction for the fight. [16] The bout went ahead regardless. Cameron knocked Jenman down in the second round. Jenman was able to make it back to his feet before the count of ten before referee Terry O'Connor waved the fight off, handing Cameron a second-round TKO victory.

Following his win over Jenman, it was announced in July that Cameron had failed a post-fight drug test and was subsequently suspended by the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) pending further investigation. [17] Following the suspension, the CBC stripped Cameron of their title as he was unable to defend it against a mandatory challenger due to the suspension. [16] The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) agency found Cameron guilty of the anti-doping violation and imposed a four-year ban. He appealed the decision in October 2019, but was unsuccessful. [18] Cameron confirmed his retirement after the ban was upheld. [19]

Professional boxing record

30 fights23 wins6 losses
By knockout100
By decision136
No contests1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Loss23-6Lyndon ArthurSD1021st June 2024Toughsheet Community Stadium, Horwich, Bolton, U.KFor Vacant WBA Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title
29Win23–5 (1) Flag of Tanzania.svg Hussein ItabaTKO1 (6), 2:3223 Mar 2024 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England
28Win22–5 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry MatthewsKO1 (6), 2:599 Feb 2024 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Park Community Arena, Sheffield, England
27Win21–5 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Robbie ConnorPTS66 Oct 2023 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Park Community Arena, Sheffield, England
26NC20–5 (1) Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nicky JenmanNC2 (12), 3:0027 Apr 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg IceSheffield, Sheffield, EnglandRetained Commonwealth middleweight title; Originally TKO win for Cameron, changed to NC after he failed a drug test
25Win20–5 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sam SheedyTKO8 (12), 0:4013 Oct 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, EnglandWon Commonwealth middleweight title
24Loss19–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Zac Dunn UD1225 Nov 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Flemington Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaFor vacant Commonwealth super-middleweight title
23Win19–4 Flag of Georgia.svg Giorgi BeroshviliTKO4 (10), 2:1117 Oct 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Magna Centre, Rotherham, England
22Loss18–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke Blackledge UD124 Apr 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg King George's Hall, Blackburn, EnglandFor vacant Commonwealth super-middleweight title
21Win18–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tobias WebbUD1013 Dec 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, England
20Win17–3 Flag of Ghana.svg Philip KoteyRTD4 (10), 3:0013 Sep 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England
19Win16–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wayne ReedUD1010 May 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Octagon Centre, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant IBO Youth super-middleweight title
18Loss15–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rod SmithPTS1013 Dec 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg IceSheffield, Sheffield, EnglandFor vacant International Masters middleweight title
17Win15–2 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Zahari MutafchievPTS414 Sep 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Magna Centre, Rotherham, England
16Win14–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry MatthewsPTS617 May 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, England
15Win13–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul MorbyTKO1 (6), 1:1015 Dec 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England
14Loss12–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jez Wilson PTS1023 Jun 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, EnglandFor Central Area middleweight title
13Win12–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Harry MatthewsPTS63 Mar 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, England
12Win11–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Terry CarruthersPTS629 Oct 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
11Win10–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Costas OsbenKO2 (4), 1:053 Sep 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
10Loss9–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Erick Ochieng PTS828 May 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, England
9Win9–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason BallTKO1 (8), 1:5530 Apr 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England
8Win8–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lester WalshTKO4 (6), 2:4222 Jan 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
7Win7–0 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Zahari MutafchievPTS610 Dec 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, England
6Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan ClarkPTS49 Oct 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hotel de France, Saint Helier, Jersey
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dee MitchellPTS42 Jul 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England
4Win4–0 Flag of Latvia.svg Alex SpitkoTKO3 (4), 1:0023 Apr 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Skydome, Coventry, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin McCauleyPTS620 Feb 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Hall, Sheffield, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ryan ClarkPTS620 Dec 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt ScrivenPTS624 Oct 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Hall, Sheffield, England

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References

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  2. ↑ "BoxRec: Liam Cameron vs. Matt Scriven". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  3. ↑ Dooley, Terence (29 May 2011). "Nicki Smedley, Liam Cameron Both Shocked in Sheffield". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  4. ↑ "BoxRec: Liam Cameron vs. Jez Wilson". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  5. ↑ "An early Xmas hangover". www.thestar.co.uk. 16 December 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
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  7. ↑ Hill, Joe (12 May 2014). "Taylor Takes Title in 10 Round War". The Corner Stool. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  8. ↑ Black, Dan (8 April 2015). "Clitheroe's Luke becomes cream of the Commonwealth". www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  9. ↑ "BoxRec: Liam Cameron vs. Giorgi Beroshvili". boxrec.com. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
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  11. ↑ Armsden, Alan (19 November 2016). "No Dunn deal, but Zac up for title fight". www.heraldsun.com.au. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  12. ↑ "Champ vacates his precious title". www.clitheroeadvertiser.co.uk. 26 August 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  13. ↑ "Zac Dunn Gets Commonwealth Belt, Defeats Liam Cameron". BoxingScene.com. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  14. ↑ Jay, Phil (8 August 2017). "Sam Sheedy v Liam Cameron rescheduled for Oct 13". World Boxing News. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  15. ↑ "Liam Cameron wins Commonwealth title after stopping Sam Sheedy in thrilling all-Sheffield war". www.thestar.co.uk. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  16. 1 2 Brown, Andy (14 August 2018). "Commonwealth Boxing Council refutes Liam Cameron corruption claims". Sports Integrity Initiative. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  17. ↑ Jay, Phil (9 July 2018). "Liam Cameron has licence suspended following failed drug test, denies taking cocaine". World Boxing News. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  18. ↑ "Professional boxer Cameron banned for four years". UK Anti-Doping. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
  19. ↑ Foster, Elliot (6 January 2020). "Liam Cameron Retires After Drugs Ban Upheld". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 17 June 2020.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Sam Sheedy
 Commonwealth middleweight champion
13 October 2017 – 13 August 2018
Stripped		Vacant
Title next held by
Felix Cash
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Gevorg Khatchikian 		IBO Youth super-middleweight champion
10 May 2014 – September 2014		Vacant
Title next held by
Bilal Akkawy
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