Michael Jennings (boxer)

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Michael Jennings
Born (1977-09-09) 9 September 1977 (age 47)
Preston, England
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Weight(s) Welterweight
Height5 ft 9+12 in (177 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins36
Wins by KO17
Losses3

Michael "The Lurcher" Jennings (born 9 September 1977) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1999 to 2010. He challenged once for the vacant WBO welterweight title in 2009. At regional level, he held the British welterweight title from 2005 to 2006. He has 2 sons, Mikey and Jack, and a daughter, Macy.

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Professional career

Jennings turned with a 1st-round knockout of Tony Smith. Jennings in his early fights, with victories over journeyman fighters such as Lee Molyneux, Brian Coleman and Paul Denton. In May, 2003, Jennings won his first title when he defeated Jimmy Gould for the minor WBU International welterweight title. On 1 October 2004, he won the English welterweight championship with a 5th round stoppage of Chris Saunders.

British Title

In July 2005, he won the vacant British welterweight title with a 1st-round knockout of Jimmy Vincent. On 25 October 2005, Jennings recovered from a 1st round knockdown to go on to defeat Bradley Pryce on points in a defence of his British title. In January 2006, Jennings lost the title via a close split decision defeat to Young Mutley in his second title defence. Following the defeat to Mutley, Jennings returned to the ring in September 2006 to knockout Slovakian Rastislav Kovac in 3 rounds. [1]

WBU title

On 7 April 2007, Jennings defeated Mehrdud Takaloo via a unanimous points decision to win the WBU welterweight title. The fight was held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff on the undercard of Joe Calzaghe's fight with Peter Manfredo Jr. On 2 February 2008, Jennings stopped Ross Minter, son of former World champion Alan Minter, in the 9th of a 12-round contest round en route to defending his WBU title.

Vs Miguel Cotto

On 21 February 2009 Jennings was defeated via 5th-round TKO by the now retired five-time, 3 weight world champion Miguel Cotto for the vacant WBO Welterweight Title in New York's, Madison Square Garden.

Championships Held

Notable Bouts

ResultOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kell Brook TKO5 (12) 18 September 2010
Loss Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Miguel Cotto TKO5 (12), 2.3621 February 2009 Flag of the United States.svg New York City, United StatesLost fight for vacant WBO Welterweight title.
Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ross Minter KO9 (12), 2.592 February 2008 Flag of England.svg London, EnglandDefended WBU Welterweight title.
Win Flag of Iran.svg Mehrdud Takaloo Decision (unanimous)12 7 Apr 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cardiff, Wales Won WBU Welterweight title.
Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Young Mutley Decision (Split)1228 January 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nottingham, EnglandLost British Welterweight title.
Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bradley Pryce Decision (unanimous)1225 October 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Preston, EnglandDefended British Welterweight title.
Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy VincentKO1 (12), 3.1016 July 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bolton, EnglandWon vacant British Welterweight title.
Win Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris Saunders TKO5 (12)1 October 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manchester, EnglandWon BBBofC English welterweight title.

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References

  1. "Michael Jennings - Topics - NY Daily News". New York Daily News . Archived from the original on 14 June 2009. Retrieved 15 March 2010. NY Daily News
Preceded by BBBofC English Welterweight Champion
1 October 2004 – 10 December 2005
Vacated
Succeeded by
Ross Minter
Vacated
Preceded by
David Barnes
Vacated
BBBofC British Welterweight Champion
16 July 2005 – 28 January 2006
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Mehrdud Takaloo
WBU Welterweight Champion
7 April 2007 – 2008
Vacated
Succeeded by
Vacant