Sam Goodman (boxer)

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Sam Goodman
Born
Sam Goodman

(1998-10-10) October 10, 1998 (age 26)
Albion Park, New South Wales, Australia
Other names
  • Sammy
  • The Ghost
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Reach169 cm (67 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins19
Wins by KO8

Sam Goodman (born 10 October 1998) is an Australian boxer. As of September 2024, Goodman is ranked as the third best active super bantamweight by both The Ring [1] and TBRB. [2]

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Early life

Hailing from Albion Park, New South Wales, Australia, Goodman was born on 10 October 1998, he started boxing to get fit for Australian rugby, however, he abandoned rugby as he injured his arm and at 10 years old, his father who was a former rugby player (Steve) advised Sam to try boxing. He listed Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr. as his early boxing heroes, however, that would change as he got older, and he became more fond of Vasiliy Lomachenko. [3] [4]

Amateur career

Goodman started his amateur career after his father suggested to go to the local PCYC Sutherland Club, he didn't thrive immediately, even admitting that he used to cry at every loss, [5] but it didn't take him long to catch up, he also fought every week since he started amateur boxing, at the age of 12, Goodman won his first National title and took part in 100 fights in the unpaid ranks, he would peak in amateur career in 2017 world championships which he prevailed at, however he always preferred longer fights; "proper battles" as he called them, which is one reason he went professional in 2018. [4] Goodman also wanted to represent Australia in the 2020 Summer Olympics, but it wasn't meant to be. [3] As per BoxRec, Goodman won the Australian National Championships at "Schoolboy" age on 2012, he participated in the 2013 and 2014 National Championships Junior but would fall short at the semi-finals, on 2015 he participated in the Youth National Championships but would fail again at the semi-finals but would win in the 2016 version, he won the Association Internationale de Boxe Amateur (AIBA) 2016 world championships and the 2017 Oceanian championships. [6]

Professional career

Early career

Debut

Goodman stood at the super bantamweight division and made his debut match against Thai veteran, Worawatchai Boonjan on 13 April 2018, by that time, Thai had composed a record of 11–12–1, which would be a challenge for a debutant, Goodman won via 2nd round technical knockout. [7]

On 16 June 2021, Goodman successfully stopped Regional challenger Nort Beauchamp for the Australian Featherweight title, [8] he would have a new record of 9 wins, no losses and 5 knockouts, with wins against veterans and fellow newcomer boxers, and one of those victory is against olympian Simplice Fotsala. [4]

High-profile matches

Goodman vs. Mepranum

On 22 December 2021, a match between Goodman and three-time world challenger Richie Mepranum for the vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title took place at The Star, Sydney. [9] Goodman won via 6th round stoppage after Mepranum received an arm injury, therefore, Goodman is the new WBO Oriental champion. [10] [11]

Goodman vs. Fuse

Goodman would defend his WBO Oriental title against Japanese Fumiya Fuse for the vacant IBF Inter-continental super bantamweight title, Goodman won via unanimous decision. [12]

Goodman vs. Elorde

By July 2022 Goodman would be set to face former world challenger Juan Miguel Elorde, to defend his WBO Oriental and IBF Inter-continental titles, [5] [13] Goodman won via 8th round stoppage in a commanding display. [14]

Goodman vs. Doheny

After defeating Jason Cooper to defend his WBO Oriental belt, Goodman would now be facing his most challenging opponent, former IBF world champion Irish TJ Doheny for Goodman's WBO Oriental and IBF Inter-continental super bantamweight titles where Goodman would win via lop-sided decision overcoming a huge challenge. [4]

Goodman vs. Aleem

On early May 2023, Goodman would be scheduled to fight former WBA Interim super bantamweight champion Ra'eese Aleem in an IBF final eliminator match on 18 June 2023, [15] despite one judge making a rather "head-scratching" score of 116-112 for Aleem, Goodman still won via 12-round split decision, further increasing his world title shot. [16] [17]

Goodman vs. Flores

Goodman would win three more times against ranked fighters, first with experienced Miguel Flores, where Goodman won via a whopping unanimous decision, scoring 120-105 (x2) and 118–107 on the judges scorecards. [18]

Goodman vs. Liu

Goodman's next opponent is against undefeated Chinese Zhong Liu on 15 December 2023 at Sydney, Australia, [19] where Goodman would win in another lop-sided however uneventful unanimous decision. This was Goodman's fourth fight of the year. [20]

Goodman vs. Schleibs

After a busy and amazing year of 2023 for Goodman, Goodman would already fight on 13 March 2024 against compatriot Mark Schleibs, where Goodman would finally gain a knockout win as he stopped Schleibs in the 4th round at Wollongong. [21]

Goodman vs. Worawut

In May 2024, Goodman traveled to Japan, nearly 6,500 kilometers from Australia, to watch Naoya Inoue crush Luis Nery. He then present a huge challenge to "The Monster" in a post-fight interview. Shortly after, however, Goodman's management announced that he would be fighting a tune-up match before his first world title challenge.

Goodman faced undefeated Chainoi Worawut on 10 July 2024 at Wollongong Entertainment Centre. [22] [23] Goodman prevailed in another wide-margin unanimous decision (119–109, 117–113 and 117–111) and fought through a left-hand injury sustained within the 6th round. [24] [25]

Goodman vs. Inoue

On October 3, 2024 it was reported that Goodman would challenge Naoya Inoue for undisputed super bantamweight title in Tokyo, Japan on December 24, 2024. [26] [27] [28]

Professional boxing record

19 fights19 wins0 losses
By knockout80
By decision110
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
19Win19–0 Chainoi Worawut UD1210 Jul 2024Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia
18Win18–0Mark SchleibsTKO4 (10), 1:4513 Mar 2024 Wollongong Entertainment Centre, Wollongong, Australia
17Win17–0Zhong LiuUD1215 Dec 2023The Star, Sydney, Australia
16Win16–0 Miguel Flores UD1215 Oct 2023Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia
15Win15–0 Ra'eese Aleem SD1218 Jun 2023Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia
14Win14–0 TJ Doheny UD1012 Mar 2023 Sydney SuperDome, Sydney Olympic Park, Sydney, AustraliaRetained WBO Oriental and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight titles
13Win13–0Jason CooperUD108 Oct 2022Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow, AustraliaRetained WBO Oriental super bantamweight title
12Win12–0 Juan Miguel Elorde TKO8 (10), 1:2620 Jul 2022Hordern Pavilion, Sydney AustraliaRetained WBO Oriental and IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight titles
11Win11–0Fumiya FuseUD1011 May 2022 Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Broadmeadow, AustraliaRetained WBO Oriental super bantamweight title;
Won vacant IBF Inter-Continental super bantamweight title
10Win10–0 Richie Mepranum TKO6 (10), 0:4822 Dec 2021 The Star, Sydney AustraliaWon vacant WBO Oriental super bantamweight title
9Win9–0Nort BeauchampTKO6 (8), 1:1716 Jun 2021 International Convention Centre, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant Australian featherweight title
8Win8–0Daniel CarrUD610 Apr 2021 Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Broadbeach, Australia
7Win7–0Noldi ManakaneTKO1 (8), 2:457 Mar 2020Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow, Australia
6Win6–0Sunardi GamboaTKO3 (6), 2:0716 Nov 2019 Hordern Pavilion, Sydney Australia
5Win5–0Claudevan SeseTKO3 (6), 2:3727 Jul 2019 Luna Park, Sydney, Australia
4Win4–0 Simplice Fotsala UD629 Mar 2019Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow, Australia
3Win3–0Shamal Ram AnujUD627 Oct 2018Taren Point Bowling Club, Taren Point, Australia
2Win2–0Richard LockettUD819 Aug 2018K Ranch Arena, Mt Hunter, Australia
1Win1–0Worawatchai BoonjanTKO2 (4), 0:4513 Apr 2018 Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club, Cronulla, Australia

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