Terry Flanagan (boxer)
Terry Flanagan | |
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Nickname(s) | Turbo |
Rated at | |
Height | 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in) |
Nationality | British |
Born |
Manchester, England, UK | June 11, 1989
Stance | Southpaw |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 32 |
Wins | 32 |
Wins by KO | 13 |
Losses | 0 |
Terry Flanagan (born 11 June 1989) is a British professional boxer. He has held the WBO lightweight title since July 2015, becoming the first Englishman to win a world title as a lightweight. He also held the WBO European title in 2015 and the British lightweight title in 2014. He took part and won in the Prizefighter series: The Lightweights II in 2012.
Career
Early career
From Ancoats in Manchester, Terry Flanagan had his first professional fight in 2009, beating Danny McDermid on points.
Super Featherweight
After winning his first 12 fights between 2009 and 2012, he beat Dougie Curran in May 2012 to take the vacant English super featherweight title. This was the second time the two had fought, previously meeting in 2010. Curran entered with a record of 0-6-1 in his previous seven bouts. Flanagan had one point deducted for holding in the 5th round. The judges, after 10 rounds scored the bout (99-90, 99-91 twice).[1] He successfully defended the title four months later against Troy James on points (99-92, 99-93, 98-94).[2]
Lightweight
Prizefighter Tournament
Flanagan took part in the Prizefighter Series: The Lightweights II at the Olympia in Liverpool on October 6, 2012. In the quarter finals, Flanagan defeated Patrick Walsh (10-1, 3 KOs) via unanimous decision 29-28 on all three judges cards. In the semi finals, Flanagan knocked down Derry Mathews (30-7-1, 16 KOs) in round 2, winning the fight via decision 29-27 on all scorecards. Flanagan went on to win the prizefighter tournament in the final defeating Gary Sykes (20-2, 5 KOs) via split decision (29-28, 29-28, 28-29).[3]
Miscellaneous Fights
In April 2013, on the undercard of Khan-Diaz at Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, Flanagan fought and defeated former unified World Lightweight champion Nate Campbell (36-10-1, 26 KOs). Campbell retired on his stool at the end of round 4 with an injured right hand.[4]
On July 26, 2014, Flanagan claimed the vacant BBBofC British lightweight title by defeating British boxer Martin Gethin (24-5-1, 11 KOs). Gethin did not come out for round 8 after his right ear was badly swollen.[5]
WBO European champion
Flanagan vs. Ormond
Flanagan challenged WBO European Lightweight champion Stephen Ormond (17-1, 8 KOs) on February 14, 2015 at the Civic Hall in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. In round 9, Ormond was deducted a point for use of the head, and ultimately disqualified in round 10 for persistent use of the head, thus losing his belt in the process. At the time of disqualification, Flanagan was heading towards a unanimous decision win (88-82, 88-82, 88-82).[6]
WBO Lightweight Champion
Flanagan vs. Zepeda
After claiming the WBO European title, Flanagan stepped up to challenge unbeaten American Jose Zepeda (23-0, 20 KOs) for the vacant WBO Lightweight title. The title was left vacant by Terrence Crawford, after he moved up weight class. The fight took place at the Velodrome in Manchester on July 11, 2015. Flanagan registered an early win on a technical decision. Zepeda sustained what looked like a bad dislocation to his shoulder due to clash of arms and was unable to continue, retiring on his stool after round 2.[7]
Flanagan vs. Magdaleno
Flanagan successfully retained his world title on October 10 at the Manchester Arena in Manchester against number 1 ranked WBO 28 year old American Diego Magdaleno (28-1, 12 KOs). The fight was halted after Flanagan unloaded a flurry of shots against Magdaleno when he was trapped against the ropes. The official time of the stoppage was 2:38 of round 2. Flanagan dropped Magdaleno down three times in total. Referee Terry O’Connor decided to halt it rather than let Magdaleno continue to fight.[8]
Flanagan vs. Matthews
Flanagan met fellow Liverpudlian Derry Mathews (38-9-2, 20 KOs) for the 2nd time in his career, the first being the Prizefighter semi final, which Flanagan won, at the Echo Arena in Liverpool on March 12, 2016. Although Flanagan was penalized one point in round eight for throwing and landing an illegal forearm to the chin of Mathews, Flanagan won the fight convincingly via unanimous decision (115-112, 117-110, 117-110). Flanagan overcame a slow start before taking control of the fight in the second half. Both boxers were knocked down once in round 2.[9]
Flanagan vs. Fana
Flanagan was set to make a third defence of his WBO lightweight title against former IBF super-featherweight champion Mzonke Fana (38-9, 16 KOs) on the undercard of Tyson Fury's July 9 rematch with Wladimir Klitschko.[10] Due to that fight being postponed, the fight was moved to take place at the Ice Arena in Cardiff on July 16.[11] Flanagan successfully defended his title with a battling win that went the full 12 rounds. Fana rallied after a fourth-round knockdown from a huge left hook but Flanagan's class ensured a third successive title defence. Flanagan troubled Fana with another powerful left in the eighth before dropping him again in the final round. All three judges agreed a 120-106 points success to ensure Flanagan earned a 31st successive win.[12][13]
Flanagan vs. Cruz
It was announced on October 27 that Flanagan would defend his WBO title against 35 year old former world title challenger Orlando Cruz (25-4-1, 13 KOs) at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff on November 26. A card promoted by Frank Warren which would also feature Billy Joe Saunders first title defence against Artur Akavov. Cruz failed to become boxing's first openly-gay world champion after suffering a knockout loss to Orlando Salido for the vacant WBO featherweight title in 2013. This would be Flanagan's fourth title defence. With a successful defence, Flanagan would be on course for a future unification fight against the winner of the rematch between Anthony Crolla and Jorge Linares. Flanagan spoke of the fight claiming Cruz is a dangerous fighter but he would be looking to retain his title via stoppage.[14]
Professional boxing record
Professional record summary | ||
32 fights | 32 wins | 0 losses |
By knockout | 13 | 0 |
By decision | 18 | 0 |
By disqualification | 1 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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32 | Win | 32–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 8 (12), 0:43 | Nov 26, 2016 | ![]() |
Retained WBO lightweight title |
31 | Win | 31–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Jul 16, 2016 | ![]() |
Retained WBO lightweight title |
30 | Win | 30–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | Mar 12, 2016 | ![]() |
Retained WBO lightweight title |
29 | Win | 29–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (12), 2:38 | Oct 10, 2015 | ![]() |
Retained WBO lightweight title |
28 | Win | 28–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 2 (12), 3:00 | Jul 11, 2015 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBO lightweight title |
27 | Win | 27–0 | ![]() |
DQ | 10 (12), 1:50 | Feb 14, 2015 | ![]() |
Won WBO European lightweight title; Ormond disqualified for persistent use of the head |
26 | Win | 26–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (6), 1:11 | Dec 13, 2014 | ![]() |
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25 | Win | 25–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 7 (12), 3:00 | Jul 26, 2014 | ![]() |
Won vacant British lightweight title |
24 | Win | 24–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (8), 0:17 | May 10, 2014 | ![]() |
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23 | Win | 23–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | Mar 8, 2014 | ![]() |
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22 | Win | 22–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Nov 15, 2013 | ![]() |
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21 | Win | 21–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6), 1:57 | Oct 5, 2013 | ![]() |
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20 | Win | 20–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 4 (10), 3:00 | Apr 27, 2013 | ![]() |
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19 | Win | 19–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 3 (6), 3:00 | Dec 14, 2012 | ![]() |
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18 | Win | 18–0 | ![]() |
SD | 3 | Oct 6, 2012 | ![]() |
Prizefighter 26: lightweight final |
17 | Win | 17–0 | ![]() |
UD | 3 | Oct 6, 2012 | ![]() |
Prizefighter 26: lightweight semi-final |
16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
UD | 3 | Oct 6, 2012 | ![]() |
Prizefighter 26: lightweight quarter-final |
15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | Sep 22, 2012 | ![]() |
Retained English super-featherweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | May 18, 2012 | ![]() |
Retained English super-featherweight title |
13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | Mar 31, 2012 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Feb 3, 2012 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | Dec 18, 2011 | ![]() |
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10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Feb 5, 2011 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (6), 0:16 | Jan 22, 2011 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Nov 21, 2010 | ![]() |
Won English super-featherweight title |
7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (4), 0:29 | Sep 17, 2010 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
KO | 1 (4), 0:43 | May 30, 2010 | ![]() |
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5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (4), 2:50 | Dec 20, 2009 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | Oct 31, 2009 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | Aug 1, 2009 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Mar 29, 2009 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 6 | Jan 24, 2009 | ![]() |
Professional debut |
Titles in boxing
Regional titles | ||
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Vacant Title last held by Ben Jones |
English super-featherweight champion May 18, 2012 – December 2012 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Gary Sykes |
Vacant Title last held by Derry Mathews |
British lightweight champion July 26, 2014 – December 2014 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Scott Cardle |
Preceded by Stephen Ormond |
WBO European lightweight champion February 14, 2015 – July 11, 2015 Won world title |
Vacant Title next held by Tom Stalker |
World titles | ||
Vacant Title last held by Terence Crawford |
WBO lightweight champion July 11, 2015 – present |
Incumbent |
Honorary titles | ||
Previous: Ryan Brawley |
Prizefighter 26: lightweight tournament winner October 6, 2012 |
Next: Jono Carroll |
References
- ↑ "Terry Flannigan vs. Dougie Curran (2nd meeting) - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "BoxRec - Terry Flanagan v Troy James". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Lightweight Prizefighter Event". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Terry Flanagan defeats Nate Campbell". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Terry Flanagan claims vacant British title". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Flanagan wins European title". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ Association, Press (2015-07-11). "Terry Flanagan beats Jose Zepeda for WBO lightweight title". the Guardian. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Flanagan destroys Magdaleno; Smith defeats Thompson - live results - Boxing News". 2015-10-10. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Flanagan beats Mathews on points". Sky Sports. March 12, 2016. Retrieved July 17, 2016.
- ↑ "Terry Flanagan to defend WBO lightweight title against Mzonke Fana ...". Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Terry Flanagan WBO lightweight title defence rescheduled in Cardiff". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Terry Flanagan defends world lightweight crown as Jamie Dickens' title hopes ended". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ "Flanagan outpoints Fana, Rigondeaux impresses". Retrieved 2016-07-17.
- ↑ Anderson, David (2016-10-27). "Terry Flanagan's next opponent announced for Cardiff title defence next month". mirror. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
External links
- Career record at boxrec.com