Draft: Boxxer
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| ISIN | 🆔 |
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| Industry | Professional boxing |
| Founded 📆 | July 2017 in Manchester, England |
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| 🌐 Website | boxxer |
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Boxxer (stylised as BOXXER; previously Ultimate BOXXER) is a UK boxing promotions company and professional boxing tournament series founded by promoter Ben Shalom in 2018.[1] Tournaments follow a three-round elimination format and have been held in various venues in London and Manchester. Tournaments are sanctioned by the British Boxing Board of Control, which posts results on its website. Since its inception there have been seven Boxxer events, of which the first was on 27 April 2018 and the most recent on 10 November 2020. Veteran boxers Ricky Hatton, Paulie Malignaggi, Shannon Briggs and Anthony Crolla have appeared as presenters and pundits at Boxxer tournaments.[2][3][4]
Shalom has stated that he wanted to "do sports promotion differently"[5] by featuring music performances and celebrity presenters. Entertainers appearing at past Boxxer events include Radio 1 DJ Charlie Sloth and Big Narstie. Boxxer tournaments have been aired via a variety of traditional and internet media, including BT Sport,[6] ITV4 and 5Spike[7][8][9]
Event format[edit]
Tournaments are held in all weight divisions and usually comprise eight competitors.[10] Each leg consists of three three-minute rounds, after which the loser is eliminated and the winner moves on to the next leg. There are three legs per tournament. Boxxer 7 was an exception, where four competitors fought over two legs.[11] These one-night events also often feature one or more fights on the undercard.
Past events[edit]
Ultimate Boxxer 1[edit]
Ultimate Boxxer 1[12] was a welterweight tournament and took place at the Manchester Arena, Manchester on 27 April 2018.[13] Competitors were Isaac Macleod,[14] Tom Young, Jimmy Cooper, Ben Eland, Kaisee Benjamin, Sam Evans and Andy Kremner.[15] Drew Brown won the tournament.[16]
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| Drew Brown | ||||||||||
| Jimmy Cooper | W | |||||||||
| Drew Brown | W | |||||||||
| Sam Evans | ||||||||||
| Kaisee Benjamin | ||||||||||
| Sam Evans | W | |||||||||
| Drew Brown | W | |||||||||
| Tom Young | ||||||||||
| Tom Young | W | |||||||||
| Ben Eland | ||||||||||
| Isaac Macleod | ||||||||||
| Tom Young | W | |||||||||
| Isaac Macleod | W | |||||||||
| Andy Kremner | ||||||||||
Ultimate Boxxer 2[edit]
Ultimate Boxxer 2[17] was a light heavyweight tournament and took place at Indigo at the O2, London on 2 November 2018.[18] Competitors were Joel Mcintyre,[19] Dec Spelman, Darrell Church, Sam Horsfall, Shakan Pitters, Sam Smith and Georgii Bacon. Shakan Pitters won the tournament.[20]
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| Darrell Church | ||||||||||
| Joel McIntyre | W | |||||||||
| Joel McIntyre | ||||||||||
| Dec Spelman | W | |||||||||
| Dec Spelman | W | |||||||||
| Sam Horsfall | ||||||||||
| Dec Spelman | ||||||||||
| Shakan Pitters | W | |||||||||
| Sam Smith | ||||||||||
| Shakan Pitters | W | |||||||||
| Shakan Pitters | W | |||||||||
| Georgii Bacon | ||||||||||
| Georgii Bacon | W | |||||||||
| Jordan Joseph | ||||||||||
Ultimate Boxxer 3[edit]
Ultimate Boxxer 3 was a middleweight tournament and took place on 10 May 2019 at Indigo at the O2,[21] London. Competitors were Grant Dennis, Tey Lynn-Jones, Derrick Osaze, Kieron Conway, Josh Groombridge, Sean Phillips, Joe Hurn and Kaan Hawes. Derrick Osaze won the tournament.[22]
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| Kieron Conway | W | |||||||||
| Kaan Hawes | ||||||||||
| Kieron Conway | ||||||||||
| Derrick Osaze | W | |||||||||
| Tey Lynn-Jones | ||||||||||
| Derrick Osaze | W | |||||||||
| Derrick Osaze | W | |||||||||
| Grant Dennis | ||||||||||
| Sean Phillips | W | |||||||||
| Josh Groombridge | ||||||||||
| Sean Phillips | ||||||||||
| Grant Dennis | W | |||||||||
| Joe Hurn | ||||||||||
| Grant Dennis | W | |||||||||
Ultimate Boxxer 4[edit]
Ultimate Boxxer 4 was a cruiserweight tournament and took place on 19 July 2019 at Planet Ice Altrincham, Manchester.[23] Competitors were David Jamieson, Tony Conquest, Matt Sen, Damian Chambers, Mikael Lawal, Rhasian Earlington, Antony Woolery and Dan Cooper. Mikaeal Lawal won the tournament.[24]
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| Mikael Lawal | W | |||||||||
| Anthony Woolery | ||||||||||
| Mikael Lawal | W | |||||||||
| David Jamieson | ||||||||||
| Dan Cooper | ||||||||||
| David Jamieson | W | |||||||||
| Mikael Lawal | W | |||||||||
| Damian Chambers | ||||||||||
| Tony Conquest | ||||||||||
| Rasian Earlington | W | |||||||||
| Rasian Earlington | ||||||||||
| Damian Chambers | W | |||||||||
| Damian Chambers | W | |||||||||
| Matt Sen | ||||||||||
Ultimate Boxxer 5[edit]
Ultimate Boxxer 5 was a super welterweight tournament and took place on 20 September 2019 at Indigo at the O2.[25] Competitors were Kingsley Egbunike, Lenny Fuller, Kaan Hawes, Joshua Ejakpovi, Lewis Syrett, Sean Robinson, Ish O'Connor and Steven Donnelly. Steven Donnelly won the tournament.[26]
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| Kingsley Egbunike | ||||||||||
| Lenny Fuller | W | |||||||||
| Lenny Fuller | W | |||||||||
| Joshua Ejakpovi | ||||||||||
| Kaan Hawes | ||||||||||
| Joshua Ejakpovi | W | |||||||||
| Lenny Fuller | ||||||||||
| Steven Donnelly | W | |||||||||
| Lewis Syrett | ||||||||||
| Sean Robinson | W | |||||||||
| Sean Robinson | ||||||||||
| Steven Donnelly | W | |||||||||
| Ish O'Connor | ||||||||||
| Steven Donnelly | W | |||||||||
Ultimate Boxxer 6[edit]
Ultimate Boxxer 6 was a heavyweight tournament and took place on 13 December 2019 at Planet Ice Altrincham, Manchester.[27] Competitors were Jay McFarlane, Mark Bennett, Josh Sandland, Kamil Sokolowski, Chris Healey, Nick Webb, Danny Whitaker and Jonathan Palata. The winner was Nick Webb.[28]
| Quarter-finals | Semi-finals | Final | ||||||||
| Jay McFarlane | ||||||||||
| Mark Bennett | W | |||||||||
| Mark Bennett | W | |||||||||
| Josh Sandland | ||||||||||
| Josh Sandland | W | |||||||||
| Kamil Sokolowki | ||||||||||
| Mark Bennett | ||||||||||
| Nick Webb | W | |||||||||
| Chris Healey | ||||||||||
| Nick Webb | W | |||||||||
| Nick Webb | W | |||||||||
| Danny Whitaker | ||||||||||
| Danny Whitaker | W | |||||||||
| Jonathan Palata | ||||||||||
Boxxer 7[edit]
Boxxer 7[29] saw the name change of both the tournament and the promoting company from Ultimate Boxxer to Boxxer.[30] Boxxer 7 took place on 10 November 2020 at BT Studios, London. The tournament was also the only one to comprise four fighters instead of eight. Competitors were Zak Chelli, Harry Woods, Mike McGoldrick and Vladimir Georgiev. Zak Chelli won the tournament.
| Semi-finals | Final | |||||
| Zak Chelli | W | |||||
| Vladimir Georgiev | ||||||
| Zak Chelli | W | |||||
| Mike McGoldrick | ||||||
| Mike McGoldrick | W | |||||
| Harry Woods | ||||||
References[edit]
- ↑ "DJs, dancing & celebrities - welcome to the world of 'Ultimate Boxxer'". bbc.co.uk. BBC. 20 February 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Rickson, Tim (5 February 2018). "Former world champions Ricky Hatton, Anthony Crolla and Paulie Malignaggi launch ULTIMATE BOXXER". britishboxingnews.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Bunce, Steve (5 February 2018). "Ultimate Boxxer offers a break from tradition and the chance to create an exciting new brand". The Independent. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Derrick Osaze receiving the Ultimate Boxxer golden robe from Shannon Briggs". proboxing-fans.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Ayles, James (24 April 2020). "How Ultimate Boxxer Is Challenging Traditions With New Approach To Boxing Promotion". Forbes. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Bickerton2019-03-18T15:55:00+00:00, Jake. "BT Sport wins rights to Ultimate Boxxer format". Broadcast. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "Ultimate Boxxer 4 Final: Full fight". bt.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "ITV4 & BT Sport to simulcast BOXXER Fight Night". sport-onthebox.com. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Maynard, Richard (18 April 2018). "Ultimate Boxxer live on 5spike". boxeomundial.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Ultimate Boxxer - Your indispensable guide". boxingnewsonline.net. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Rickson, Tim (8 November 2020). "Ultimate Boxxer 7 draw revealed". britishboxingnews.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Event". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "Ultimate Boxxer". ao-arena.com. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Johns, Craig (2018-03-25). "Opportunity finally knocks for Isaac Macleod in exciting new Ultimate Boxxer competition". nechronicle. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
- ↑ Keay, Sheldan (2018-04-25). "Andy Kremner has pulled off two amazing comebacks to be in Ultimate Boxxer". men. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
- ↑ Bugby, Tony. "Drew Brown Ultimate Boxxer". Saddleworth Independent. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Event". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "Ultimate Boxxer II". theo2.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "McIntyre to unleash rage in Ultimate Boxxer event". www.portsmouth.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-07-23.
- ↑ Lockley, Mike (2018-11-08). "Shakan Pitters wins Ultimate Boxxer II". BirminghamLive. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "Ultimate Boxxer III". theo2.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Cawley, Richard (2019) "Peckham’s Derrick Osaze wins Ultimate Boxxer III: The Middleweights", London News Online, 13 May 2019. Retrieved 22 September 2019
- ↑ Gandhi, Stefan. "Ultimate Boxxer IV heads to Manchester in July 2019". ticketarena.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Mikael Lawal impresses with standout Ultimate Boxxer IV triumph". World Boxing News. 2019-07-25. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "Ultimate Boxer 5". theo2.co.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ Random Hits. "Steven Donnelly Wins Ultimate Boxxer Tournament at 154". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ Mikey Richardson (29 November 2019). "Calling all fight fans: unmissable heavyweight knockout tournament Ultimate Boxxer 6 coming to Manchester". Retrieved 10 February 2021.
- ↑ "Nick Webb back in contention after storming Ultimate Boxxer heavyweight tournament". World Boxing News. 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "BoxRec: Event". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ↑ "BT Sport and ITV team up for Boxxer broadcast on Nov 10". worldboxingnews.net. 4 November 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
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