Tommy Coyle (boxer)

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Tommy Coyle
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Coyle in 2014
Statistics
Nickname(s)Boom Boom
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm) [1]
Born (1989-09-02) 2 September 1989 (age 33)
Kingston upon Hull, England
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins25
Wins by KO12
Losses5

Tommy Coyle (born 2 September 1989) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2009 to 2019. He held the Commonwealth lightweight title in 2018, and has challenged once for the British light-welterweight title in 2016. [2] [3] He is the older brother of Hull City footballer Lewie Coyle. [4]

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Professional career

Coyle made his professional debut on 18 September 2009, winning a six-round points decision against Kristian Laight. On 6 October 2012, having won his first thirteen fights, Coyle lost a three-round unanimous decision to Gary Sykes in the quarter-finals of the Prizefighter lightweight tournament. [5] Coyle suffered his second professional defeat to Derry Mathews on 13 July 2013, in a tenth-round stoppage. [6]

Two of Coyle's best wins came in 2014, beginning with a last-round stoppage over Daniel Brizuela on 22 February, in what was named a Fight of the Year candidate by ESPN, [7] and Round of the Year by The Ring magazine. This was followed up on 25 October with a surprise knockout of battled-hardened slugger Michael Katsidis in two rounds. [8]

Coyle vs. Campbell

These two fights helped set up a showdown with fellow Hull native and 2012 Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell, with their highly anticipated fight eventually taking place on 1 August 2015. After being knocked down four times, Coyle was stopped in the tenth round. [9]

Coyle vs. Nurse

After moving up to light-welterweight and scoring a points decision victory over Reynaldo Mora, Coyle challenged British champion Tyrone Nurse. Coyle lost a closely contested unanimous decision despite knocking Nurse down in the seventh round.

Coyle vs. Dodd

On April 21, 2018, Coyle fought Sean Dodd for the Commonwealth lightweight title. Coyle managed to stop Dodd in the sixth round and win the belt. [10]

Coyle vs. Algieri

On June 1, 2019, Coyle fought Chris Algieri, ranked #5 by the WBO at super lightweight, on the Anthony Joshua vs Andy Ruiz Jr undercard. [11] After an entertaining first half of the fight, Algieri battered Coyle in the eighth round, which prompted Coyle's corner to pull him from the fight, awarding Algieri the victory. [12]

Professional boxing record

30 fights25 wins5 losses
By knockout123
By decision132
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
30Loss25–5 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Algieri RTD8 (12), 3:00 1 Jun 2019 Flag of the United States.svg Madison Square Garden, New York City, New York, USFor WBO International light-welterweight title
29Win25–4 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan KielczweskiUD1020 Oct 2018 Flag of the United States.svg TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US
28Win24–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sean Dodd TKO6 (12), 2:1321 Apr 2018 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Echo Arena, Liverpool, EnglandWon Commonwealth lightweight title
27Win23–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Rakeem NobleTKO3 (10), 0:2825 Feb 2017 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, England
26Loss22–4 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Tyrone Nurse UD1230 Jul 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg First Direct Arena, Leeds, EnglandFor British light-welterweight title
25Win22–3 Flag of Nicaragua.svg Reynaldo MoraPTS67 May 2016 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Manchester Arena, Manchester, England
24Loss21–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Luke Campbell TKO10 (12), 1:411 Aug 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craven Park, Hull, EnglandFor vacant WBC International lightweight title
23Win21–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Martin Gethin RTD5 (12), 3:007 Mar 2015 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, England
22Win20–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Michael Katsidis TKO2 (12), 1:3325 Oct 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, EnglandRetained IBF International lightweight title
21Win19–2 Flag of Ghana.svg Michael AnsahPTS821 May 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
20Win18–2 Flag of Argentina.svg Daniel Brizuela TKO12 (12), 1:0722 Feb 2014 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, EnglandRetained IBF International lightweight title
19Win17–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg John Simpson TKO7 (12), 2:022 Nov 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ice Arena, Hull, EnglandWon vacant IBF International lightweight title
18Win16–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg William WarburtonPTS427 Sep 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Elland Road Banqueting Suite, Leeds, England
17Loss15–2 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Derry Mathews TKO10 (12), 2:4113 Jul 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Craven Park, Hull, EnglandFor vacant Commonwealth lightweight title
16Win15–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Jay MorrisTKO4 (4), 2:0320 Apr 2013 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
15Win14–1 Flag of Portugal.svg Antonio João BentoTKO1 (10), 0:522 Nov 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Hall, Hull, EnglandWon vacant WBC International Silver lightweight title
14Loss13–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gary Sykes UD36 Oct 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Liverpool Olympia, Liverpool, England Prizefighter: The Lightweights II – Quarter-final
13Win13–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sid RazakPTS41 Jun 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg KC Stadium, Hull, England
12Win12–0 Flag of Poland.svg Maurycy GojkoTKO2 (6)18 May 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England
11Win11–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graeme HigginsonKO3 (10), 2:0023 Mar 2012 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Hall, Hull, EnglandWon vacant Central Area lightweight title
10Win10–0 Flag of Poland.svg Arek MalekPTS107 Oct 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Hall, Hull, England
9Win9–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Mark McCulloughPTS1024 Apr 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg City Hall, Hull, England
8Win8–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Andrew PattersonPTS422 Jan 2011 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England
7Win7–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Matt SeawrightPTS419 Dec 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England
6Win6–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Ibrar RiyazPTS417 Sep 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England
5Win5–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daniel ThorpeTKO1 (4), 2:162 Jul 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England
4Win4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Karl TaylorPTS62 May 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sports Arena, Hull, England
3Win3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Daniel ThorpePTS620 Feb 2010 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Sports Arena, Hull, England
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Damien TurnerRTD4 (6), 3:004 Dec 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England
1Win1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kristian LaightPTS618 Sep 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg The Dome Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England

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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Jon Baguley
Central Area
lightweight champion

23 March 2012 – 21 June 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Kieran Farrell
Vacant
Title last held by
Samir Ziani
WBC International Silver
lightweight champion

2 November 2012 – 8 November 2013
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Miguel Roman
Vacant
Title last held by
Martin Gethin
IBF International
lightweight champion

2 November 2013 – August 2015
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Alessandro Riguccini
Vacant
Title last held by
Sean Dodd
Commonwealth
lightweight champion

21 April 2018 – August 2018
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Joe Cordina
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2014
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