Martin Joseph Ward

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Martin Joseph Ward
Born (1991-07-13) 13 July 1991 (age 33)
Leeds, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesWardy
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins24
Wins by KO11
Losses2
Draws2

Martin Joseph Ward (born 13 July 1991) is a British professional boxer. He held the British super-featherweight title from 2016 to 2017, and the Commonwealth and European super-featherweight titles from 2017 to 2018.

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Life

Martin Ward is the son of a builder, and one of five children. [1] Some of his brothers were boxers, including John Ward, who in 2010 was the Junior European champion in his weight class. He attended Sawyers Hall College, but left school at age 14. [1] He trains at the Repton Boxing Club in Bethnal Green. [2] In August 2012, he and his brother John Ward were shot on farmland in Essex in what Essex police called a "neighbour feud." [3] Francis O'Donoghue was sentenced to sixteen and half years for the shooting. [4]

Amateur career

Martin Ward won the title in 2007 at the Junior European Union Championships (Cadets) of the European Union in Porto Torres in the weight class under 46 kg, just edging out Hamza Touba from Germany in points (23-22). At the Junior European Championship (Cadets) of the same year in Siofok, he earned the bronze medal. He also won a bronze at the Junior World Championship (Cadets) 2007 in Baku, where he lost in the semi-final against Elvin Isayev from Azerbaijan by points (5-18).

In 2008, he earned a silver in flyweight at the Brandenburg Cup in Frankfurt an der Oder, losing to Qualid Berlaoura from France to points (9-18). In 2009, he won another international title, the European Youth Championship (formerly Junior Championship) in Szczecin in featherweight, defeating in the final round Bunjamin Aydin from Turkey by points (4-0).

In 2010, Martin Ward became the first English featherweight champion with a points victory in the final over Ryan Farrag (18-4). Later that year he won the 1st Championship of Great Britain, where he defeated lightweight Josh Taylor from Scotland in the finals (10-9). He qualified in England for participation in the 2011 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Ankara in lightweight. He started there in lightweight, defeating Tomas Vano from Slovakia (20-6) and Ildar Vaganov from Russia (16-10) to points. His victory over Vaganov, in particular, caused a stir, but in the quarterfinals, he was defeated by Vladimir Saruhanyan from Armenia to points (15-22) and thus finished fifth.

Based on these successes, he was hopeful of being able to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. However, in the 2011 World Championships in Baku he was defeated in the second round by Robson Conceição of Brazil (20-21), after being docked two points by the referee. [1] For this reason, he was not selected to participate in the Olympic Games in London.

International championships

YearPlaceCompetitionWeight classNotes
20071Junior European Union Championships (Cadets) in Porto Torres, Italy under 46 kgPoints win over Erdi Alfaslan, Turkey (19-12), referee stopped contest in the first round over Alessandro Cubedau, Italy and points win over Hamza Touba, Germany (23-22)
20073Junior European Championships (Cadets) in Siofok under 46 kgPoints win over Catalin Gheorghe, Romania (21-20), referee stopped contest in the second round over Mikola Buzenko, Ukraine
20073Junior World Championships (Cadets) in Baku under 46 kgPoints victory over Robert Kanalas, Hungary (21-13) and Luis Cortes, USA (21:10) and points defeat against Elvin Isajew, Azerbaijan (5-18)
20082Brandenburg-Cup (Junioren) in Frankfurt an der Oder FlyweightPoints win over Alkan Özdemir, Turkey (18-5) and Dieter Geier, Germany (15-8) and points defeat against Qualid Belaoura, France (9-18)
20089 European Union Championship in Cetniewo FlyweightPoints defeat against Kerem Guren, Turkey (12-14)
20091Youth European Championship in Stettin FeatherweightPoints win over David Kanalas, Hungary (9-2), Wassili Tocu, Moldova (7-2), Elvin Alijew, Azerbaijan (8-0) und Bunjamin Aydin, Turkey (4-0)
20091Tammer-Turnier in Tampere FeatherweightPoints win over Mikka Lehtinen, Finland (11-3) and Joe Ham, Scotland (9-4)
20101Nations Cup in Wiener Neustadt LightweightPoints win over Ciaran Bates, Ireland (9-6) and Janosz Török, Hungary (4-2)
20101British Championships in Manchester LightweightPoints win over Josh Taylor, Scotland (10-9)
2011262nd Strandja-Memorial in Pazardzhik LightweightPoints win over Vage Saruhanjan, Armenia (3-2), Ildar Waganow, Russia (+1:1) and Elvin Isajew (5-3) and points defeat against Airin Ismetow, Bulgaria (2-2+)
20115Gee-Bee-Tournament in Helsinki LightweightPoints defeat against David Oliver Joyce, Ireland (4-16)
20115 European Championship in Ankara LightweightPoints win over Tomas Vano, Slovakia (20-6) and Ildar Waganaow (16:10) and points defeat against Vladimir Saruhanyan, Armenia (15-22)
201117 World Championship in Baku LightweightPoints win over Dragos Marin, Romania (15-7) and points defeat against Robson Conceição of Brazil (20-21)
20111London International InvitationalLightweightPoints win over Eugen Burhard (10-5) in final

English championships

YearPlaceWeight classNotes
20093Bantamweightdisqualifying loss in the semi-final against James Allen
20101Featherweightpoints win in the final over Ryan Farrag (18-4)

International matches

YearPlaceWeight classNotes
2007 Dublin Ireland vs. England (Junior)bis 46 kgpoints win over Neil Walker (21-4)
2008 Westport Ireland vs. EnglandFeatherweightPoints defeat against Carl Frampton (14-14+)
2008Sligo/IrlandIreland vs. EnglandFeatherweightpoints defeat against Willie Carey (11-11+)
2008GyöngyösHungary vs. EnglandFeatherweightpoints win over Miklós Ráth
2008 Hajdúszoboszló Hungary vs. EnglandFeatherweightreferee stopped contest in the second rough against Róbert Könnyű
2010 Stockholm Sweden vs. EnglandFeatherweightpoints win over Bashir Hassan (2-1)

Professional career

He began his professional career on 8 September 2012, where he has had considerable success.

Ward vs. Boschiero

Ward fought Devis Boschiero on 30 November 2018. Boschiero went into the fight ranked at #11 by the IBF at super featherweight. The scorecards were announced as in favor of Ward, who won by split decision. [5]

Ward vs. Amparan

On 8 February 2020, Ward beat Jesus Amparan by points in the 10th round. [6]

Ward. vs Fuzile

On 29 May 2021, Azinga Fuzile beat Ward by technical knockout in the 8th round. Fuzile was ranked number 5 by the IBF at super featherweight. [7]

Professional boxing record

28 fights24 wins2 losses
By knockout112
By decision130
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
28Loss24–2–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Azinga Fuzile TKO7 (12), 2:55 29 May 2021 Flag of the United States.svg Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
27Win24–1–2 Flag of Mexico.svg Jesus AmparanPTS108 Feb 2020 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
26Win23–1–2 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Josue BendanaTKO5 (8) 31 Aug 2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, England
25Win22–1–2 Flag of Spain.svg Antonio RodriguezPTS618 May 2019 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
24Win21–1–2 Flag of Italy.svg Devis BoschieroSD1230 Nov 2018 Flag of Italy.svg Teatro Obi Hall, Florence, ItalyWon vacant WBC International Silver super-featherweight title
23Win20–1–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg Mohammed KambulutaKO2 (6), 1:3727 Oct 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Copper Box Arena, London, England
22Loss19–1–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James Tennyson TKO5 (12), 2:24 5 May 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, EnglandLost European, and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles;
For WBA International super-featherweight title
21Win19–0–2 Flag of Spain.svg Juli GinerTKO6 (12), 1:3013 Dec 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, EnglandWon vacant European super-featherweight title
20Win18–0–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony Cacace UD1215 Jul 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, London, EnglandRetained British super-featherweight title;
Won vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title
19Win17–0–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maxi Hughes UD1225 Mar 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandRetained British super-featherweight title
18Win16–0–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ronnie ClarkUD1226 Nov 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, London, EnglandRetained British super-featherweight title
17Win15–0–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy TownendTKO8 (12), 0:54 10 Sep 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, EnglandWon vacant British super-featherweight title
16Win14–0–2 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Ruddy EncarnacionUD1016 Apr 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandRetained WBC International super-featherweight title
15Win13–0–2 Flag of Italy.svg Mario PisantiTKO3 (10), 2:4430 Jan 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandRetained WBC International super-featherweight title
14Win12–0–2 Flag of Spain.svg Sergio BlancoUD101 Aug 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craven Park, Hull, EnglandRetained WBC International super-featherweight title
13Win11–0–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maxi Hughes RTD5 (10), 3:0011 Apr 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandWon vacant WBC International super-featherweight title
12Draw10–0–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Maxi Hughes MD106 Dec 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
11Win10–0–1 Flag of Georgia.svg Kakhaber AvetisianTKO8 (8), 2:5720 Sep 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, London, England
10Draw9–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ian BaileyTD1 (4), 1:41 31 May 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, London, England
9Win9–0 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Reynaldo CajinaPTS421 May 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
8Win8–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craig WoodruffTKO4 (6), 1:361 Mar 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
7Win7–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ben WagerTKO6 (6), 0:5814 Dec 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg ExCel Arena, London, England
6Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy HarrisTKO3 (6), 2:30 25 May 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The O2 Arena, London, England
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kevin HanksTKO5 (6), 0:569 Mar 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Arena, London, England
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dougie CurranPTS48 Dec 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Olympia, London, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dan CarrPTS417 Nov 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, England
2Win2–0 Flag of Lithuania.svg Simas VolosinasPTS422 Sep 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kristian Laight PTS48 Sep 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Alexandra Palace, London, England

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "LOOK BACK: Navestock boxer Martin Ward looks forward to first pro bout," Brentwood Gazette, 31 August 2013
  2. ↑ "British boxer Martin Ward targets place at London 2012", The Sport Review, 5 December 2011.
  3. ↑ "Former GB boxer Martin Ward shot on Essex farm." BBC, 30 August 2013.
  4. ↑ "Man jailed for shooting boxer Martin Ward and brother." BBC, 23 May 2014.
  5. ↑ "Boschiero vs Ward - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  6. ↑ "Ward vs Amparan - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  7. ↑ "Ward vs Fuzile - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
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