Scott Gammer

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Scott Gammer
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Real nameScott Gammer
Nickname(s)The Hammer
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Reach78 in (198 cm)
NationalityWelsh
Born (1976-10-24) 24 October 1976 (age 46)
Pembroke, Wales
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights24
Wins18
Wins by KO9
Losses5
Draws1

Scott Gammer (born 24 October 1976) is a Welsh former professional boxer who competed from 2002 to 2009. He held the British heavyweight title from 2006 to 2007 and challenged once for the lesser European Union heavyweight title in 2008.

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Biography

Professional career

Gammer turned professional in 2002 and is currently trained by his father Ralph Gammer and managed by Paul Boyce.

On 16 June 2006, after 16 professional fights undefeated, he earned the right to challenge Mark Krence for the British Heavyweight Title. Gammer won in the 9th round via TKO.

In his first defence of the title on 13 October 2006 he defeated Micky Steeds by a unanimous points decision. Steeds was brought in as a replacement for Danny Williams, who was the mandatory challenger for the British Heavyweight Championship at the time, however he pulled out of the fight due to the date coinciding with Ramadan.

A second title defence against Williams was originally scheduled for 9 February 2007, however the fight was re-arranged due to Williams' defeat by Audley Harrison on 9 December 2006. Gammer finally fought Williams on 2 March 2007 at the Neath Sports Centre, Glamorgan. Williams won the bout by 9th-round KO, giving Gammer his first ever defeat as a professional. [1]

Gammer had an opportunity to fight for the British title once again when he boxed John McDermott later that year in an elimination bout. The contest took place in Sheffield but ended up with another defeat for the Welshman. Following this setback Gammer announced his retirement from boxing and McDermott went on to challenge for the title. The retirement did not last that long however as Gammer returned to action in August 2008 when he challenged Francesco Pianeta for the EU Heavyweight championship in Germany. The fight ended with another defeat for Gammer, although this time it was due to a corner retirement when Gammer broke his hand in the 2nd round. Despite the injury Gammer fought bravely and looked good throughout until the handicap became too much and his corner pulled him out. [2] Gammer fought twice in 2009. In May he was knocked out by unbeaten Finnish prospect Robert Helenius. In October he entered the Prizefighter tournament and was beaten in his quarter final match against Coleman Barrett, who went on to reach the final.

Professional boxing record

24 fights18 wins5 losses
By knockout93
By decision92
Draws1
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Loss18–5–1 Flag of Ireland.svg Coleman Barrett UD32 Oct 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg ExCel Arena, London, England Prizefighter: The Heavyweights III – Quarter-final
23Loss18–4–1 Flag of Finland.svg Robert Helenius KO6 (10), 1:5230 May 2009 Flag of Finland.svg Hartwall Areena, Helsinki, Finland
22Loss18–4–1 Flag of Italy.svg Francesco Pianeta RTD8 (12)30 Aug 2008 Flag of Germany.svg Max-Schmeling-Halle, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, GermanyFor EBU European Union heavyweight title
21Loss18–3–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John McDermott PTS1029 Sep 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield, England
20Win18–2–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul KingPTS610 Jun 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neath Sports Centre, Neath, Wales
19Loss17–1–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny Williams KO9 (12), 1:582 Mar 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neath Sports Centre, Neath, WalesLost British heavyweight title
18Win17–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Micky SteedsUD1213 Oct 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Afan Lido, Port Talbot, WalesRetained British heavyweight title
17Win16–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark KrenceTKO9 (12), 2:3516 Jun 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carmarthen Showgrounds, Carmarthen, WalesWon British heavyweight title
16Win15–0–1 Flag of Russia.svg Suren KalachyanPTS610 Dec 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg ExCel Arena, London, England
15Win14–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Julius FrancisPTS830 Sep 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carmarthen Showgrounds, Carmarthen, Wales
14Win13–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark KrenceTKO8 (10), 2:0015 May 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Octagon Centre, Sheffield, England
13Win12–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Micky SteedsPTS618 Feb 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Hotel Metropole Sporting Club, Brighton, England
12Win11–0–1 Flag of Poland.svg Roman Bugaj TKO2 (6), 1:505 Nov 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Hereford, England
11Win10–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Carl Baker PTS417 Sep 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, England
10Win9–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul KingTKO3 (6), 1:222 Jun 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Hereford, England
9Win8–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Paul ButteryKO1 (6), 1:051 May 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Bridgend, Wales
8Win7–0–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg James ZikicPTS628 Feb 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Bridgend, Wales
7Draw6–0–1 Flag of Lithuania.svg Mindaugas KulikauskasPTS68 Nov 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Bridgend, Wales
6Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derek McCaffertyPTS613 Sep 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave ClarkeTKO1 (4), 1:3728 Jun 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales
4Win4–0 Flag of Syria.svg Ahmed ChelehKO1 (4), 3:0825 Jan 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Bridgend, Wales
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dave ClarkePTS48 Jan 2003 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sobell Sports Centre, Aberdare, Wales
2Win2–0 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg James GilbertKO126 Oct 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leisure Centre, Maesteg, Wales
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Leighton MorganTKO115 Sep 2002 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Swansea Leisure Centre, Swansea, Wales

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