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Chris Burton (boxer)

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Chris Burton
Statistics
Real nameChris Burton
Nickname(s)High Tower
Weight(s)Heavyweight
Height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
NationalityBritish
Born (1981-02-27) 27 February 1981 (age 43)
Dumfries,
Scotland
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights17
Wins15
Wins by KO6
Losses2
Draws0
No contests0

Chris Burton (born 27 February 1981 in Dumfries) is a British heavyweight boxer, nicknamed "High Tower" and based in Darlington, County Durham. His record stands at 14 wins, and one loss in 15 bouts.

On 12 September 2008, Burton competed in the "Prizefighter" competition in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, going into the competition as the only undefeated contestant.[1] He defeated David Ingleby in the quarter-final and Lee Swaby in the semi-final, both by unanimous decision. In the final was defeated by Sam Sexton, after the fight was stopped 2:10 into the third and final round.[2]

On 23 March 2015, Burton was convicted of kidnap and is now facing jail.

References[edit]

  1. "Burton boxing clever at Prizefighter 2". Peterlee Mail. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  2. "Chris Burton v Sam Sexton - LIVE!". The Northern Echo. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-09-12.

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