Ryan Walsh

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Ryan Walsh
Ryan Walsh - 2016-04-30.jpg
Walsh in 2016
Born (1986-05-18) 18 May 1986 (age 39)
Rochdale,
Greater Manchester,
England
NationalityBritish
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 6+1⁄2 in (169 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights36
Wins29
Wins by KO13
Losses5
Draws2

Ryan Walsh (born 18 May 1986) is an English professional boxer.

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Personal life

Ryan's twin brother Liam and older brother Michael are also professional boxers, and in 2015 Ryan and Liam became the first twins to hold British titles at the same time. [1] [2]

Professional career

Raised in Rochdale and based in Cromer, Norfolk, Walsh made his professional debut on 2 February 2008 with a first-round knockout of Riaz Durgahed. [3] By April 2011 he had won his first twelve fights, and on 21 October scored a unanimous decision (UD) over Liam Richards to win the English super-bantamweight title. [4]

In October 2013, Walsh challenged Lee Selby for the British and Commonwealth featherweight titles. The fight went the full twelve-round distance, with Selby winning a clear UD to hand Walsh his first loss. [5] Two years later, on 26 September 2015, Walsh faced Samir Mouneimne for the now-vacant British featherweight title. [1] The fight went the distance, with Walsh scoring a split decision to become British champion. [2]

Walsh was set to make his first defence of the title in January 2016 against Ryan Doyle, [6] but instead faced the undefeated Darren Traynor, stopping the challenger in five rounds. [7] [8]

On 28 June 2019, Walsh defended his British featherweight belt against Lewis Paulin. The fight was considered a significant step up in quality for Paulin. Walsh was the better man for most of the fight, although Paulin had a couple of rounds where he boxed well and took the fight to Walsh. In the end, two judges scored the fight in favor of Walsh, 117-111 and 115–114, while the third judge gave the fight 115–113 to Paulin, thus awarding the split-decision victory to Walsh to retain his British featherweight belt. [9]

In his next fight, Walsh fought Harion Socarras as a part of the quarter-final of The Golden Contract featherweight tournament. After a close start, a brawl started in the fifth round, in which Walsh managed to score a knockdown over Socarras. In the ninth round, Walsh sent Socarras to the ropes with a flurry of shots, which prompted the referee to stop the fight. [10]

In the semi-final, Walsh faced Tyrone McCullagh. McCullagh started the fight strong, and was winning for the first half of the fight. However, Walsh managed to drop McCullagh twice in the remainder of the fight, even coming close to stopping him in the ninth. McCullagh made it to the final bell, but Walsh was announced the winner via unanimous decision, earning him a ticket to The Golden Contract tournament final. [11]

Walsh challenged British and Commonwealth lightweight champion Sam Noakes at Wembley Arena in London on 7 December 2024. [12] He lost by unanimous decision. [13] [14]

Professional boxing record

36 fights29 wins5 losses
By knockout130
By decision165
Draws2
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Loss29–5–2 Sam Noakes UD127 Dec 2024 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandFor the British and Commonwealth lightweight titles
35Win29–4–2 Reece Mould TKO1 (10), 1:5827 Sep 2024 Park Community Arena, Sheffield, England
34Win28–4–2Rustem FatkhullinPTS410 Dec 2023Holiday Inn, Norwich Airport, Norwich, England
33Loss27–4–2 Maxi Hughes UD1226 Mar 2022 First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandFor IBO lightweight title
32Win27–3–2Ronnie ClarkPTS618 Dec 2021Norfolk Showground, Norwich, England
31Loss26–3–2 Jazza Dickens UD102 Dec 2020Production Park Studios, South Kirkby, EnglandFor WBO European featherweight title;
The Golden Contract: Featherweight – final
30Win26–2–2 Tyrone McCullagh UD1021 Feb 2020York Hall, London, EnglandThe Golden Contract: Featherweight – semi-final
29Win25–2–2 Hairon Socarras TKO9 (10), 2:394 Oct 2019York Hall, London, England The Golden Contract: Featherweight – quarter-final
28Win24–2–2Lewis PaulinSD1228 Jun 2019York Hall, London, EnglandRetained British featherweight title
27Win23–2–2 Reece Bellotti SD12 22 Dec 2018 The O2 Arena, London, EnglandRetained British featherweight title
26Draw22–2–2 Isaac Lowe SD12 17 Feb 2018 Manchester Arena, Manchester, EnglandRetained British featherweight title
25Win22–2–1 Marco McCullough TKO11 (12), 1:5820 May 2017Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandRetained British featherweight title
24Loss21–2–1 Dennis Ceylan SD1215 Oct 2016Arena Nord, Frederikshavn, DenmarkFor vacant European featherweight title
23Win21–1–1 James Tennyson TKO5 (12), 2:3430 Apr 2016 Copper Box Arena, London, EnglandRetained British featherweight title
22Win20–1–1Darren TraynorTKO5 (12), 2:0622 Jan 2016York Hall, London, EnglandRetained British featherweight title
21Win19–1–1Samir MouneimneSD12 26 Sep 2015 The SSE Arena, London, EnglandWon vacant British featherweight title
20Win18–1–1Reynaldo CajinaPTS814 Nov 2014Pabellón Polideportivo Las Torres, Adeje, Canary Islands
19Win17–1–1Ibrar RiyazPTS627 Jun 2014Epic Centre, Norwich, England
18Loss16–1–1 Lee Selby UD125 Oct 2013The O2 Arena, London, EnglandFor British and Commonwealth featherweight titles
17Win16–0–1Jose Antonio ElizabethTKO3 (8), 2:3715 Jun 2013Epic Centre, Norwich, England
16Win15–0–1Oszkar FikoTKO3 (6)22 Mar 2013Epic Centre, Norwich, England
15Draw14–0–1Ronnie ClarkPTS1010 Nov 2012Norfolk Showground, Norwich, England
14Win14–0Mikheil GogebashviliTKO1 (8), 2:3715 Sep 2012Norfolk Showground, Norwich, England
13Win13–0Liam RichardsUD1021 Oct 2011York Hall, London, EnglandWon English super-bantamweight title
12Win12–0Gavin ReidTKO7 (8), 2:432 Apr 2011York Hall, London, England
11Win11–0James AncliffPTS823 Oct 2010York Hall, London, England
10Win10–0Eugene HeagneyTKO1 (6), 0:4915 May 2010 Boleyn Ground, London, England
9Win9–0Ian BaileyPTS613 Feb 2010 Wembley Arena, London, England
8Win8–0Michael O'GaraTKO5 (6), 1:269 Oct 2009York Hall, London, England
7Win7–0Marc CallaghanRTD3 (6), 3:0022 May 2009York Hall, London, England
6Win6–0Sid RazakPTS430 Jan 2009York Hall, London, England
5Win5–0 Johnny Greaves PTS4 6 Dec 2008 ExCeL, London, England
4Win4–0Robin DeakinPTS426 Sep 2008York Hall, London, England
3Win3–0Gheorghe GhiompiricaPTS416 Jun 2008 York Hall, London, England
2Win2–0Robin DeakinPTS4 8 Mar 2008 The O2 Arena, London, England
1Win1–0Riaz DurgahedKO1 (4), 0:212 Feb 2008 ExCeL, London, England

References

  1. 1 2 Lakey, Chris (25 September 2015). "The life of Ryan – the Cromer boxer aiming to make history". Eastern Daily Press . Archant. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Ryan Walsh eyes Norfolk family landmark with twin Liam". BBC Sport . BBC. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  3. ↑ Westlake, Amy (2014). "Boxing brothers from Rochdale return to the ring". Rochdale Online. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  4. ↑ "Ryan Walsh delighted by brothers' big-fight influence". BBC Sport . BBC 24 October 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "Lee Selby beats Ryan Walsh to defend British and Commonwealth featherweight titles". Sky Sports . Sky. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  6. ↑ Lakey, Chris (12 December 2015). "Opponent named for Cromer boxer Ryan Walsh's first British title defence". Eastern Daily Press . Archant. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  7. ↑ Lakey, Chris (27 December 2015). "Ryan Walsh remains focused after change of opponent". North Norfolk News. Archant. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  8. ↑ Reynolds, Ben (25 January 2016). "Ryan Walsh impresses in first defence of British featherweight title". Sky Sports . Sky. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "Ryan Walsh Retains, Defeats Lewis Paulin By Split Decision". BoxingScene.com. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  10. ↑ "Golden Contract Results: Wood, Walsh, Dickens, McCullagh Advance". BoxingScene.com. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  11. ↑ "Ryan Walsh Drops, Outpoints Gutsy Tyrone McCullagh At York Hall". BoxingScene.com. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  12. ↑ "Ryan Walsh to fight for British and Commonwealth titles". North Norfolk News. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
  13. ↑ "Sam Noakes dominates Ryan Walsh to retain lightweight titles". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
  14. ↑ "Sam Noakes dominates Ryan Walsh over 12 rounds". Boxing News Online. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Matthew Marsh 		English super-bantamweight champion
21 October 2011 – November 2012
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jazza Dickens
Vacant
Title last held by
Josh Warrington 		British featherweight champion
26 September 2015 – present		Incumbent
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