Nathan Gorman

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Nathan Gorman
Born (1996-06-25) 25 June 1996 (age 28)
Nantwich, England
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (194 cm) [1]
Reach73 in (185 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights22
Wins19
Wins by KO13
Losses3

Nathan Gorman (born 25 June 1996) is a British professional boxer. He held the WBC International Silver heavyweight title from 2017 to 2019 and challenged twice for the British heavyweight title in 2019 and 2022.

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Early life

Gorman was born on 25 June 1996 in Nantwich, Cheshire. [2] He used to playfully spar with his dad as a child and credits his dad with being a big influence on his boxing career, giving his full backing when he chose to take up boxing. [3] Gorman is of Irish Traveller heritage; [4] he is the great-nephew of the undefeated bare-knuckle fighter Bartley Gorman, the 'King of the Gypsies', [5] [4] and the cousin of heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury, [6] and light-heavyweight boxer and former Love Island contestant Tommy Fury. [7]

Amateur career

Gorman won the youth ABA in Manchester and the Three Nations in Scotland before joining the Team GB where he trained and sparred with Daniel Dubois. [3]

Professional career

Early career

Gorman made his professional debut, under the tutelage of Ricky Hatton and promoted by the Hatton Promotions, [8] on 15 December 2015 against Jindrich Velecky at the Walsall Town Hall, winning via in third round technical knockout (TKO). [9] [10]

In his sixth fight on 1 October 2016, he beat David Howe to win the vacant Central Area heavyweight title. [11] [12]

In July 2017, it was announced that Gorman has signed a promotional contract with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, with his future fights set to be televised on BoxNation and BT Sport. [13] [14]

Gorman vs. Soltby

He stopped Mohamed Soltby in five rounds in November 2017 to win the vacant WBC International Silver title. [15]

Gorman vs. Cojanu

He retained his title with a unanimous decision (UD) victory over former WBO heavyweight title challenger Răzvan Cojanu in December 2018. [16]

Gorman vs. Johnson

He defeated veteran Kevin Johnson by UD over ten rounds in March 2019. [17]

Gorman vs. Dubois

In July 2019, he fought Daniel Dubois for the vacant British heavyweight title, losing by knockout (KO) in the fifth round, his first loss in 17 fights. [18] [19] Dubois was ranked #11 by the WBO at heavyweight at the time. [20]

Gorman vs. Lartey

in his next bout, Gorman fought and defeated Richard Lartey via unanimous decision, winning 100-90, 100-90 and 98-92 on the scorecards. [21]

Gorman vs. Sour

In his next bout, Gorman defeated Pavel Sour via TKO in the second round. [22]

Gorman vs. Salek

In his next bout, Gorman beat Tomas Salek by technical knockout in the first round. [23]

Gorman vs. Wardley

For his next bout, Gorman fought Fabio Wardley for the vacant British heavyweight title. He lost by 3rd round TKO.

Professional boxing record

22 fights19 wins3 losses
By knockout132
By decision61
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
22Loss19–3 Bohdan Myronets UD81 Dec 2023Whites Hotel,London,England
21Loss19–2 Fabio Wardley TKO3 (12) , 0:32 26 Nov 2022 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandFor vacant British heavyweight title
20Win19–1Tomas SalekTKO1 (10), 1:2118 Jun 2022Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandWon IBF International heavyweight title
19Win18–1Pavel SourTKO2 (10), 0:3927 Mar 2021Copper Box Arena, London, England
18Win17–1Richard LarteyUD1010 Oct 2020BT Sport Studio, London, England
17Loss16–1 Daniel Dubois KO5 (12), 2:4113 Jul 2019 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor vacant British heavyweight title
16Win16–0 Kevin Johnson UD1023 Mar 2019 Leicester Arena, Leicester, England
15Win15–0 Răzvan Cojanu UD1222 Dec 2018Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandRetained WBC International Silver heavyweight title
14Win14–0Kamil SokołowskiPTS820 Oct 2018Brentwood Centre, Brentwood, England
13Win13–0Sean TurnerTKO3 (10), 1:099 Jun 2018 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
12Win12–0Morgan DessauxTKO2 (8), 1:0824 Feb 2018 York Hall, London, England
11Win11–0 Mohamed Soltby TKO5 (10), 2:5011 Nov 2017 Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, EnglandWon vacant WBC International Silver heavyweight title
10Win10–0Antonio SousaTKO5 (8), 0:4515 Jul 2017 Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
9Win9–0Dominic AkinladePTS101 Apr 2017 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, England
8Win8–0Gogita GorgiladzeTKO1 (10), 1:4918 Feb 2017Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke, England
7Win7–0 Igor Mihaljević RTD3 (6), 3:0026 Nov 2016 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
6Win6–0David HoweTKO1 (10), 2:271 Oct 2016Fenton Manor Sports Complex, Stoke, EnglandWon vacant Central Area heavyweight title
5Win5–0Tomas MrazekTKO3 (8), 0:302 Sep 2016Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
4Win4–0Kamil SokołowskiTKO5 (6), 2:4214 May 2016 Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
3Win3–0Hrvoje KisicekTKO1 (4), 2:4830 Apr 2016 Copper Box Arena, London, England
2Win2–0Jakub WojcikPTS419 Feb 2016Town Hall, Walsall, England
1Win1–0Jindrich VeleckyTKO3 (4), 1:305 Dec 2015 Town Hall, Walsall, England

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