Neville Brown

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Neville Brown
Born (1966-02-26) 26 February 1966 (age 57)
NationalityBritish
Other namesThe Saint
Statistics
Weight(s) Middleweight, super middleweight
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Reach72 in (180 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights40
Wins32
Wins by KO26
Losses8

Neville Brown (born 26 February 1966) is a British former boxer who was British middleweight champion between 1993 and 1998, and also fought for Commonwealth, European, and World titles.

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Career

From Burton-upon-Trent, Neville Brown first tasted success as an amateur, winning the ABA light-middleweight title in both 1987 and 1989. He had his first professional fight in November 1989, a fourth round stoppage of Spencer Alton. After winning his first eleven professional fights, he suffered his first defeat in July 1991, when he was stopped in the first round by Paul Wesley. He avenged that defeat three months later, stopping Wesley in the third round.

In November 1993, he challenged for Frank Grant's British middleweight title, stopping the defending champion in the seventh round. Two months later he successfully defended the title against Andy Flute. In July 1994, he had his first fight outside the UK when he travelled to Italy to challenge for Agostino Cardamone's European title; Cardamone stopped him in the seventh round. Back in the UK he made successful defences of his British title against Antonio Fernandez, Carlo Colarusso, and Shaun Cummins, all inside the distance. [1]

In March 1996 he got a World title shot, challenging for Steve Collins' WBO super middleweight title. Collins had Brown down in the first round, and twice more in the eleventh before the fight was stopped. [2] [3]

Back down at middleweight, Brown made a successful defence of his British title in January 1997 against Willie Quinn. [4] Three months later he made a second challenge for the European title, this time being stopped in the sixth by Hacine Cherifi. In January 1998 he lost his British title to Glenn Catley. [5] After winning two of his next three fights, he faced Sam Soliman in June 2000 for the vacant Commonwealth middleweight title; Soliman stopped him in the ninth round. Brown subsequently retired from boxing. [2]

Brown went on to work as a boxing coach and personal trainer, and returned to the ring in July 2014 for a charity exhibition fight against Collins. [2]

Professional boxing record

41 fights32 wins8 losses
By knockout267
By decision61
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss32–8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sam Soliman TKO9 (12)2000-06-19 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton upon Trent, EnglandFor vacant Commonwealth (British Empire) Middleweight title.
39Win32–7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jason CollinsTKO2 (6), 1:482000-05-21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Pennine Hotel, Derby, England
38Loss31–7 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris DaviesTKO2 (8)2000-03-18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland
37Win31–6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Errol McDonaldTKO3 (10), 2:431999-07-17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England
36Loss30–6 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Glenn Catley RTD8 (12), 3:001998-01-17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Whitchurch Sports Centre, Bristol, EnglandLost BBBofC British Middleweight title.
35Loss30–5 Flag of France.svg Hacine Cherifi TKO6 (12), 2:441997-04-26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Green Bank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote, EnglandFor EBU European Middleweight title.
34Win30–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Willie QuinnTKO4 (12), 2:101997-01-18 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Green Bank Leisure Centre, Swadlincote, EnglandRetained BBBofC British Middleweight title.
33Loss29–4 Flag of Ireland.svg Steve Collins TKO11 (12), 0:541996-03-09 Flag of Ireland.svg Green Glens Arena, Millstreet, IrelandFor WBO super-middleweight title.
32Win29–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Shaun Cummins KO5 (12), 2:401995-11-10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Moorways Leisure Centre, Derby, EnglandRetained BBBofC British Middleweight title.
31Win28–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Trevor AmbrosePTS81995-09-02 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London, England
30Loss27–3 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony IvoryPTS81995-07-22 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg London Arena, Millwall, London, England
29Win27–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carlo ColarussoTKO7 (12), 2:261995-03-03 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandRetained BBBofC British Middleweight title.
28Win26–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Steve GoodwinTKO3 (10), 0:451995-02-10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, England
27Win25–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Antonio FernandezTKO9 (12)1994-11-29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock, EnglandRetained BBBofC British Middleweight title.
26Win24–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin PittersKO2 (8), 0:261994-10-29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock, England
25Loss23–2 Flag of Italy.svg Agostino Cardamone TKO7 (12)1994-07-20 Flag of Italy.svg National Exhibition Centre, Solofra, ItalyFor EBU European Middleweight title.
24Win23–1 Flag of the United States.svg Walid UnderwoodPTS101994-03-16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England
23Win22–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andy FluteRTD7 (12), 3:001994-01-26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Aston Villa Leisure Centre, Birmingham, EnglandRetained BBBofC British Middleweight title.
22Win21–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Frank Grant TKO7 (12)1993-11-10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, EnglandWon BBBofC British Middleweight title.
21Win20–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul BusbyPTS101993-03-16 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
20Win19–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham BurtonKO4 (8)1993-01-20 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
19Win18–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Karl BarwiseTKO6 (8)1992-12-04 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Racquet Centre, Telford, England
18Win17–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Horace FlearyPTS81992-11-02 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
17Win16–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ernie LoveridgeTKO4 (6)1992-10-01 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Telford Ice Rink, Telford, England
16Win15–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul MurrayKO3 (8), 1:371992-03-26 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Telford Ice Rink, Telford, England
15Win14–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin PittersTKO3 (8), 0:481991-11-21 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton upon Trent, England
14Win13–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul WesleyPTS81991-10-03 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton upon Trent, England
13Win12–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul SmithTKO3 (8), 2:301991-08-29 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Town Hall, Oakengates, England
12Loss11–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul WesleyTKO1 (8)1991-07-04 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Alfreton, England
11Win11–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winston WrayTKO1 (8)1991-04-12 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Baths, Willenhall, England
10Win10–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tony Booth PTS61991-03-28 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Alfreton, England
9Win9–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy ThorntonTKO1 (8)1991-02-13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grand Hall, Wembley, London, England
8Win8–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Seamus CaseyTKO4 (8)1991-01-17 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Alfreton, England
7Win7–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Chris RichardsTKO2 (6)1990-12-13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Dewsbury, England
6Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nigel MooreKO1 (6), 1:521990-10-10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, England
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Anthony CampbellTKO2 (6), 1:271990-09-13 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Watford Town Hall, Watford, England
4Win4–0 Flag of Saint Lucia.svg William PronzolaTKO3 (6)1990-05-09 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grand Hall, Wembley, London, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jimmy McDonaghTKO2 (6), 0:381990-03-27 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grosvenor House Hotel, Mayfair, London, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Colin FordRTD3 (6)1990-01-10 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Royal Albert Hall, South Kensington, London, England
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Spencer AltonTKO4 (6), 1:161989-11-08 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Grand Hall, Wembley, London, EnglandProfessional debut

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