Mick Terrill

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Mick Terrill
BornMichael Gordon John Terrill
(1983-06-17) 17 June 1983 (age 41)
Tyne and Wear, England
NationalityBritish
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight265 lb (120 kg; 18.9 st)
Division Heavyweight
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out ofNorth Shields, Tyne and Wear, England
Years active2016-present (Bare-knuckle boxing)

Michael Gordon John Terrill (born 17 June 1983) is an English kickboxer and bare-knuckle boxer. He currently competes in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. As of July 25, 2024, he is tied at #3 in the BKFC men's pound-for-pound rankings. [1] As a kickboxer, he has fought in the SUPERKOMBAT Fighting Championship.

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Kickboxing career

In June 2014, Terrill participated in the SUPERKOMBAT World Grand Prix III 2014 cruiserweight tournament. [2] In the semi-finals he defeated Patrick van Rees by unanimous decision, but in the finals he lost to Moisés Baute by TKO. [3]

Bare-knuckle boxing career

Knuckle

Terrill faced ‘cowboys’ Michael Quinn McDonaugh in a cruiserweight world title on September 24, 2016 in Newcastle, Terrill won the bout via unanimous decision becoming World Knuckle cruiserweight championship

BKB

In his BKB debut, Terrill faced Karl Cook at 2017 BKB 3 on December 17, 2016 Hartlepool. He won the bout via first-round knockout.

Terrill then faced Danny Batchelder on January 14, 2017 at Coventry. He won the bout by third-round technical knockout

Heavyweight champion

Terrill then faced John Lewis on April 22, 2017 at Birmingham for the BKB World Heavyweight title. He won the bout by second-round knockout becoming BKB Heavyweight champion.

Terrill defended his Heavyweight title against Hari Miles on September 9, 2017 at Liverpool. Terrill won via third-round Technical knockout, defending his BKB Heavyweight world title

Terrill then defended his Heavyweight title against Josh Burns on January 13, 2018 at London. Terrill won via fourth-round technical knockout, defending his BKB Heavyweight world title.

Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

In his BKFC debut, Terrill faced Arnold Adams at BKFC 19 on July 23, 2021. He lost the bout via third-round knockout. [4]

Terrill then faced Sam Shewmaker on August 20, 2022, at BKFC 27: London. He won the bout by first-round technical knockout. [5] [6]

In the heavyweight title eliminator match, Terrill faced Steve Banks on 26 November 2022, at the main event of BKFC Fight Night: Newcastle. He won the bout by second-round TKO via doctor stoppage. [7] [8]

Heavyweight champion

Terrill faced Arnold Adams in a rematch for the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship on December 2, 2023, at BKFC 56. [9] He won the bout by fourth-round knockout, thus winning the title. [10] [11] This fight earned him the Knockout of the Night award. [12]

Terrill defended his championship against BKFC Cruiserweight World Champion and BKFC Light heavyweight World Champion Lorenzo Hunt at BKFC Knucklemania IV in Los Angeles on April 27, 2024. [13] Terrill won the bout by technical knockout after knocking Hunt down with an uppercut which led Hunt to fall and injure his elbow. [14]

Terrill faced Ben Rothwell on January 25, 2025 at BKFC Knucklemania V. [15] Terrill lost the championship by knockout in the first round. [16]

Personal life

Terrill lives in North Shields, England is married to Karmen Terrill and is a father of three children. [17]

Championships and accomplishments

Bare-knuckle boxing

Bare knuckle record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches10 wins2 losses
By knockout92
By decision10
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10-2 Ben Rothwell KO (punch) BKFC Knucklemania V January 25, 202510:36 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLost the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win10–1 Lorenzo Hunt TKO (injury) BKFC: Knucklemania IV April 27, 202411:48 Los Angeles, California, United StatesDefended the BKFC Heavyweight Championship.
Win9–1 Arnold Adams KO (punches) BKFC 56 December 2, 202340:47 Salt Lake City, Utah, United StatesWon the vacant BKFC Heavyweight Championship. Knockout of the Night.
Win8–1Steve BanksTKO BKFC Fight Night: Newcastle November 26, 202222:00 Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandBKFC Heavyweight title eliminator.
Win7–1Sam ShewmakerKO BKFC 27: London August 20, 202211:59 London, England, United Kingdom
Loss6–1 Arnold Adams KO (punch) BKFC 19 July 23, 202130:38 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win6–0Josh BurnsTKOBKB 9: Terrill vs. BurnsJanuary 13, 201840:39 London, EnglandRetained BKB World Heavyweight championship
Win5–0Hari MilesTKO (corner stoppage)BKB 7: Sweeney vs. Guillard 2September 9, 201731:24 Liverpool, EnglandRetained BKB World Heavyweight championship
Win4–0John LewisTKOBKB 5: Sweeney vs. CarterApril 22, 201721:34 Coventry, EnglandWon the vacant BKB World Heavyweight championship
Win3–0Dan BatchelderTKOBKB 4: Sweeney vs. McKenzieJanuary 14, 201731:42 Coventry, England
win2-0Karl CookKOBKB 3: Sweeny vs. Henry-WelshDecember 17, 201611:07 Hartlepool, England
win1-0Michael Quinn McDonaghDecisionKnuckle: Quinn McDonagh vs. TerrillSeptember 24, 201652:00 Newcastle, England Won Knuckle Promotion World Heavyweight championship

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