Taylor Bevan

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Taylor Bevan
Born (2001-01-17) 17 January 2001 (age 24)
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Birmingham Light heavyweight

Taylor Bevan (born 17 January 2001) is a Welsh boxer. [1] He competed at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in the boxing competition, winning the silver medal in the men's light heavyweight event. [2] [3] His father Lester Bevan is a Boxing Coach. [4] His mother is Katie Holmes, from whom he qualifies for Welsh Nationality. He is also the brother of Owen Bevan who is a footballer in the AFC Bournemouth Development Squad. [5] Having failed to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics, Bevan announced he had quit the GB Boxing set-up after two-and-a-half years on 2 August 2024. [6]

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In November 2024 Bevan signed a long-term promotional deal with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Boxing. [7] Set for his 1st professional boxing bout on the undercard of Sunny Edwards vs. Galal Yafai, Saturday November 30 live in Birmingham. [8]

Professional boxing record

2 fights2 wins0 losses
By knockout20
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Win2–0Szymon KajdaTKO2 (6), 1:3131 Jan 2025 The O2 Arena, London, England
1Win1–0Greg O'NeillTKO2 (6)30 Nov 2024 Resorts World Arena, Birmingham, England

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References

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  6. "Bevan leaves GB Boxing set-up". BBC Sport. 2 August 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2024.
  7. "Welsh Amateur star Taylor Bevan signs with Matchroom". Matchroom Boxing. 1 November 2024. Retrieved 22 November 2024.
  8. "Boxrec event - Resorts World Arena, Birmingham Saturday 30, November 2024". Boxrec. Retrieved 22 November 2024.