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Glenn McCrory

Glenn McCrory (born 23 September 1964)[1] is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1993. He held the IBF cruiserweight title from 1989 to 1990, and at regional level held the British and Commonwealth cruiserweight title between 1987 and 1988. He has worked as a commentator and pundit for Sky Sports since 1989.

Glenn McCrory
Born (1964-09-23) 23 September 1964 (age 60)
Annfield Plain, County Durham, England
NationalityBritish
Other names"Gentleman"
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights39
Wins30
Wins by KO12
Losses8
Draws1

Professional boxing career

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Early career

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McCrory was born in Annfield Plain in County Durham. He made his professional debut in February 1984, scoring a 1st round knock out against Barry Ellis. Over the next 15 months he fought a further 12 times, winning on each occasion before suffering his first defeat against John Westgarth in September 1985. The defeat was to be the first in a series of losses for McCrory as he went on to lose a further four fights out of his next five. In November 1986 this run came to an end when a visit to Louisville, Kentucky saw him get back to winning ways against the inexperienced Joe Adams.[2]

British and Commonwealth champion

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The Adams win provided the springboard for a run of form which would take him first to the Commonwealth cruiserweight title and then to the British. Four straight victories set him up for a shot at Zambian Chisanda Mutti, the reigning Commonwealth champion, in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear on 4 September 1987. The fight went the distance with McCrory picking up a points win. In January 1988 he defended his title for the first time and picked up the British belt with a win over Tee Jay in Wandsworth. A further defence of both titles occurred in April 1988 when he returned to Gateshead to defeat challenger Lou Gent.

World champion

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Three more wins over journeymen opponents followed the Gent victory before, in June 1989, McCrory challenged Patrick Lumumba for the vacant IBF cruiserweight title, winning the belt via a unanimous points decision. He made one defence of the belt against Siza Makathini in October 1989 before losing it to American Jeff Lampkin in March 1990.

Further challenges

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Following the Lampkin defeat, McCrory moved up to heavyweight and in September 1991 lost in a challenge to future world champion Lennox Lewis, failing in his bid to win Lewis's British and European titles. Two victories and a draw against journeymen followed the Lewis defeat before a trip to Moscow in July 1993 resulted in an unsuccessful attempt to win back his IBF belt, losing over 12 rounds to reigning champion Alfred Cole. The fight was to prove his last as a professional as McCrory retired from the sport with a record of won 30, lost 8, drawn 1.

Post-boxing career

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Since retirement, McCrory has become a television commentator and occasional actor, employed by Sky Television as the long time sidekick of Ian Darke. He has also made occasional appearances as an actor on television and on stage.

McCrory gained a professional trainers license and opened a gym in the Newbiggin Hall Estate in Newcastle. Wider ambitions for the gym included McCrory's wish for it to be used as a possible training camp for the Team GB boxers before the 2012 Summer Olympics.[3]

Professional boxing record

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39 fights 30 wins 8 losses
By knockout 12 5
By decision 18 3
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Loss 30–8–1   Alfred Cole UD 12 16 Jul 1993   CSKA Moscow, Moscow, Russia For IBF cruiserweight title
38 Win 30–7–1   Mark Young UD 10 6 May 1993   Riviera Hotel and Casino, Winchester, Nevada, US
37 Win 29–7–1   Ric Lainhart TKO 2 (10) 20 Jan 1993   Avoriaz, France
36 Draw 28–7–1   Mohamed Bouchiche PTS 8 26 Sep 1992   Paris, France
35 Loss 28–7   Lennox Lewis KO 2 (12), 1:30 30 Sep 1991   Royal Albert Hall, London, England For British and European heavyweight titles
34 Win 28–6   Terry Armstrong KO 2 (10) 16 Feb 1991   Pavilion, Thornaby, England
33 Loss 27–6   Jeff Lampkin KO 3 (12), 2:20 22 Mar 1990   Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England Lost IBF cruiserweight title
32 Win 27–5   Siza Makathini KO 11 (12), 1:07 21 Oct 1989   Eston Sports Academy, Middlesbrough, England Retained IBF cruiserweight title
31 Win 26–5   Patrick Lumumba UD 12 3 Jun 1989   Louisa Centre, Stanley, England Won vacant IBF cruiserweight title
30 Win 25–5   Steve Mormino PTS 10 28 Feb 1989   Marton Country Club, Marton, England
29 Win 24–5   Lorenzo Boyd KO 2 (10) 15 Nov 1988   Metairie Landmark Hotel, Metairie, Louisiana, US
28 Win 23–5   Ron Lee Warrior TKO 5 (10), 2:58 1 Nov 1988   Central Plaza Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US
27 Win 22–5   Lou Gent RTD 8 (12), 3:00 22 Apr 1988   Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England Retained British and Commonwealth cruiserweight titles
26 Win 21–5   Tee Jay PTS 12 21 Jan 1988   Latchmere Leisure Centre, London, England Retained Commonwealth cruiserweight title;
Won British cruiserweight title
25 Win 20–5   Chisanda Mutti PTS 12 4 Sep 1987   Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England Won Commonwealth cruiserweight title
24 Win 19–5   Andy Straughn TKO 10 (10), 0:44 31 Mar 1987   Civic Sports Centre, Oldham, England
23 Win 18–5   Barry Ellis PTS 8 18 Feb 1987   West Hotel, Fulham, London, England
22 Win 17–5   Danny Lawford PTS 8 5 Feb 1987   Mayfair Suite, Newcastle, England
21 Win 16–5   Calvin Sherman KO 1 (8), 2:42 8 Jan 1987   Marriott Hotel, Houston, Texas, US
20 Win 15–5   Joe Adams PTS 6 25 Nov 1986   Louisville, Kentucky, US
19 Loss 14–5   Hughroy Currie KO 2 (10) 7 Oct 1986   Civic Sports Centre, Oldham, England
18 Loss 14–4   Dave Garside TKO 7 (8), 1:17 17 Jun 1986   Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England
17 Loss 14–3   Anders Eklund UD 8 18 Apr 1986   Randers Hallen, Randers, Denmark
16 Loss 14–2   Rudi Pika PTS 8 9 Apr 1986   Royal Albert Hall, London, England
15 Win 14–1   Roy Skeldon PTS 8 10 Dec 1985   Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England
14 Loss 13–1   John Westgarth KO 4 (10), 0:56 3 Sep 1985   Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England
13 Win 13–0   Alfonso Forbes KO 1 (6), 1:10 28 May 1985   Alexandra Pavilion, London, England
12 Win 12–0   George Carmen PTS 8 27 Mar 1985   Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England
11 Win 11–0   Alex Williamson PTS 8 20 Feb 1985   Alexandra Palace, London, England
10 Win 10–0   Nate Robinson TKO 2 (6) 19 Jan 1985   National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England
9 Win 9–0   Mike Perkins PTS 8 24 Nov 1984   Leisure Centre, Gateshead, England
8 Win 8–0   Tony Velasco PTS 8 27 Oct 1984   Stormont Maine Club, Gateshead, England
7 Win 7–0   Andrew Gerrard PTS 8 6 Sep 1984   Federation Brewery, Gateshead, England
6 Win 6–0   Andrew Gerrard PTS 6 13 Jun 1984   Afan Lido, Port Talbot, England
5 Win 5–0   Frank Robinson TKO 4 (6) 9 May 1984   Marriott Hotel, Mayfair, London, England
4 Win 4–0   Frank Robinson PTS 6 30 Apr 1984   Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London, England
3 Win 3–0   Steve Abadom PTS 6 21 Mar 1984   Marriott Hotel, Mayfair, London, England
2 Win 2–0   Denroy Bryan PTS 6 22 Feb 1984   Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England
1 Win 1–0   Barry Ellis TKO 1 (6) 6 Feb 1984   Marriott Hotel, Mayfair, London, England

References

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  1. ^ "BoxRec: Glenn McCrory". Archived from the original on 30 March 2015. Retrieved 7 January 2012.
  2. ^ "Boxrec | Glenn McCrory professional record". Archived from the original on 27 May 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2009.
  3. ^ "Glenn McCrory : Cubans are sensational". Chronicle Live. 20 January 2009. Archived from the original on 21 July 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2009.
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Preceded by IBF Cruiserweight Champion
3 June 1989 – 22 Mar 1990 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Commonwealth Cruiserweight Champion
4 September 1987 – 19 April 1989 (Vacated) 		Succeeded by
Apollo Sweet
filled vacancy
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