Ryan Walsh
Ryan Walsh (born 18 May 1986) is a British professional boxer. He has held the British featherweight title since 2015, having previously held the English super-bantamweight title in 2011, and has challenged once for the European featherweight title in 2016.
Ryan Walsh | |
---|---|
Walsh in 2016 | |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | |
Height | 5 ft 6 1⁄2 in (169 cm) |
Nationality | British |
Born | Rochdale, Greater Manchester, England | 18 May 1986
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 30 |
Wins | 26 |
Wins by KO | 12 |
Losses | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
Professional career
Raised in Rochdale and based in Cromer, Norfolk, Walsh made his professional debut on 2 February 2008 with a first-round knockout of Riaz Durgahed.[1] By April 2011 he had won his first twelve fights, and on 21 October scored a unanimous decision (UD) over Liam Richards to win the English super-bantamweight title.[2]
In October 2013, Walsh challenged Lee Selby for the British and Commonwealth featherweight titles. The fight went the full twelve-round distance, with Selby winning a clear UD to hand Walsh his first loss.[3] Two years later, on 26 September 2015, Walsh faced Samir Mouneimne for the now-vacant British featherweight title.[4] The fight went the distance, with Walsh scoring a split decision to become British champion.[5]
Walsh was set to make his first defence of the title in January 2016 against Ryan Doyle,[6] but instead faced the undefeated Darren Traynor, stopping the challenger in five rounds.[7][8]
Ryan's twin brother Liam and older brother Michael are also professional boxers, and in 2015 Ryan and Liam became the first twins to hold British titles at the same time.[4][5]
Professional boxing record
30 fights | 26 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 12 | 0 |
By decision | 14 | 2 |
Draws | 2 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 | Win | 26–2–2 | UD | 10 | 21 Feb 2020 | The Golden Contract: Featherweight – Semi-final | ||
29 | Win | 25–2–2 | TKO | 9 (10) | 4 Oct 2019 | The Golden Contract: Featherweight – Quarter-final | ||
28 | Win | 24–2–2 | SD | 12 | 28 Jun 2019 | Retained British featherweight title | ||
27 | Win | 23–2–2 | SD | 12 | 22 Dec 2018 | Retained British featherweight title | ||
26 | Draw | 22–2–2 | SD | 12 | 17 Feb 2018 | Retained British featherweight title | ||
25 | Win | 22–2–1 | TKO | 11 (12), 1:58 | 20 May 2017 | Retained British featherweight title | ||
24 | Loss | 21–2–1 | SD | 12 | 15 Oct 2016 | For vacant European featherweight title | ||
23 | Win | 21–1–1 | TKO | 5 (12), 2:34 | 30 Apr 2016 | Retained British featherweight title | ||
22 | Win | 20–1–1 | TKO | 5 (12), 2:06 | 22 Jan 2016 | Retained British featherweight title | ||
21 | Win | 19–1–1 | SD | 12 | 26 Sep 2015 | Won vacant British featherweight title | ||
20 | Win | 18–1–1 | PTS | 8 | 14 Nov 2014 | |||
19 | Win | 17–1–1 | PTS | 6 | 27 Jun 2014 | |||
18 | Loss | 16–1–1 | UD | 12 | 5 Oct 2013 | For British and Commonwealth featherweight titles | ||
17 | Win | 16–0–1 | TKO | 3 (8), 2:37 | 15 Jun 2013 | |||
16 | Win | 15–0–1 | TKO | 3 (6) | 22 Mar 2013 | |||
15 | Draw | 14–0–1 | PTS | 10 | 10 Nov 2012 | |||
14 | Win | 14–0 | TKO | 1 (8), 2:37 | 15 Sep 2012 | |||
13 | Win | 13–0 | UD | 10 | 21 Oct 2011 | Won English super-bantamweight title | ||
12 | Win | 12–0 | TKO | 7 (8), 2:43 | 2 Apr 2011 | |||
11 | Win | 11–0 | PTS | 8 | 23 Oct 2010 | |||
10 | Win | 10–0 | TKO | 1 (6), 0:49 | 15 May 2010 | |||
9 | Win | 9–0 | PTS | 6 | 13 Feb 2010 | |||
8 | Win | 8–0 | TKO | 5 (6), 1:26 | 9 Oct 2009 | |||
7 | Win | 7–0 | RTD | 3 (6), 3:00 | 22 May 2009 | |||
6 | Win | 6–0 | PTS | 4 | 30 Jan 2009 | |||
5 | Win | 5–0 | PTS | 4 | 6 Dec 2008 | |||
4 | Win | 4–0 | PTS | 4 | 26 Sep 2008 | |||
3 | Win | 3–0 | PTS | 4 | 16 Jun 2008 | |||
2 | Win | 2–0 | PTS | 4 | 8 Mar 2008 | |||
1 | Win | 1–0 | KO | 1 (4), 0:21 | 2 Feb 2008 |
References
- Westlake, Amy (2014). "Boxing brothers from Rochdale return to the ring". Rochdale Online. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- "Ryan Walsh delighted by brothers' big-fight influence". BBC Sport. BBC 24 October 2011. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- "Lee Selby beats Ryan Walsh to defend British and Commonwealth featherweight titles". Sky Sports. Sky. 5 October 2013. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- Lakey, Chris (25 September 2015). "The life of Ryan – the Cromer boxer aiming to make history". Eastern Daily Press. Archant. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- "Ryan Walsh eyes Norfolk family landmark with twin Liam". BBC Sport. BBC. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- Lakey, Chris (12 December 2015). "Opponent named for Cromer boxer Ryan Walsh's first British title defence". Eastern Daily Press. Archant. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- Lakey, Chris (27 December 2015). "Ryan Walsh remains focused after change of opponent". North Norfolk News. Archant. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- Reynolds, Ben (25 January 2016). "Ryan Walsh impresses in first defence of British featherweight title". Sky Sports. Sky. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
External links
- Boxing record for Ryan Walsh from BoxRec
- Ryan Walsh profile at Frank Warren Promotions
- Ryan Walsh profile at BoxNation
Sporting positions | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Regional boxing titles | ||||
Vacant Title last held by Matthew Marsh |
English super-bantamweight champion 21 October 2011 – November 2012 Vacated |
Vacant Title next held by Jazza Dickens | ||
Vacant Title last held by Josh Warrington |
British featherweight champion 26 September 2015 – present |
Incumbent |