Gavin Rees
Rees (middle) in 2008
Born (1980-05-10) 10 May 1980 (age 43)
Newport, Wales
Other namesThe Rock
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins38
Wins by KO19
Losses4
Draws1

Gavin Rees (born 10 May 1980) is a boxing trainer and retired Welsh former professional boxing world champion who competed from 1998 to 2014. He held the WBA super lightweight title from 2007 to 2008 and challenged once for the WBC lightweight title in 2013. At regional level, he held the British lightweight title twice between 2010 and 2012, and the EBU European lightweight title from 2011 to 2012.

Career

After a successful amateur career, Rees turned professional in 1998.

World champion

In 2007, Rees defeated Souleymane M'baye to become the WBA Light Welterweight champion with a unanimous decision after 12 rounds.

Rees however lost his World title in his first defence via a 12th-round TKO loss to Andreas Kotelnik in March 2008.

Further success

Following his world title loss Rees was out of action for more than a year before returning in August 2009 to beat Johnny Greaves in 4 rounds. On 4 December, Rees entered the light welterweight prizefighter competition beating Ted Bami in the quarter-finals, Jason Cook in the semi-finals and Colin Lynes in the Final to win the £32,000 prize

Following his Prizefighter victory, Rees moved down to the (lightweight) division where he enjoyed instant success winning the British title in 2010 (which he then vacated). He has since won the European title in June 2011 and most recently regained the British title in July 2012.[1]

Rees fought Adrien Broner for the World Boxing Council lightweight world title at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on 16 February 2013. He lost the fight via 5th-round TKO.[2]

Personal life

Rees lives in Pantside, Wales and has five children all girls. Rees is now a boxing trainer in his hometown of Pantside, Newbridge at The Rocks Gym.[citation needed]

Professional boxing record

43 fights 38 wins 4 losses
By knockout 19 2
By decision 19 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Win 38–4–1 Gary Buckland SD 12 17 May 2014 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
42 Loss 37–4–1 Gary Buckland SD 12 1 Feb 2014 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
41 Loss 37–3–1 Anthony Crolla MD 12 30 Jun 2013 Bolton Arena, Bolton, England, U.K. For WBO Inter-Continental light-welterweight title
40 Loss 37–2–1 Adrien Broner TKO 5 (12), 2:59 16 Feb 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For WBC lightweight title
39 Win 37–1–1 Derry Mathews TKO 9 (12), 1:27 7 Jul 2012 Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, England, U.K. Retained European lightweight title;
Won British lightweight title.
38 Win 36–1–1 Anthony Mezaache TKO 7 (12), 2:15 23 Mar 2012 Gymnase Georges Racine, Clichy, France Retained European lightweight title
37 Draw 35–1–1 Derry Mathews TD 4 (12), 3:00 1 Oct 2011 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K. Retained European lightweight title
36 Win 35–1 Andy Murray UD 12 4 Jun 2011 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Won vacant European lightweight title
35 Win 34–1 John Watson TKO 11 (12), 2:13 6 Nov 2010 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K. Won vacant British lightweight title
34 Win 33–1 Sam Amoako TKO 3 (6) 11 Jun 2010 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
33 Win 32–1 Abdoulaye Soukouna PTS 6 9 Apr 2010 Alexandra Palace, London, England, U.K.
32 Win 31–1 Colin Lynes UD 3 4 Dec 2009 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter: light-welterweight final
31 Win 30–1 Jason Cook UD 3 4 Dec 2009 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter: light-welterweight semi-final
30 Win 29–1 Ted Bami UD 3 4 Dec 2009 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter: light-welterweight quarter-final
29 Win 28–1 Johnny Greaves RTD 4 (6), 3:00 21 Aug 2009 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
28 Loss 27–1 Andreas Kotelnik TKO 12 (12), 2:34 22 Mar 2008 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Lost WBA light-welterweight title
27 Win 27–0 Souleymane M'baye UD 12 21 Jul 2007 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Won WBA light-welterweight title
56 Win 26–0 Billy Smith PTS 6 7 Apr 2007 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
25 Win 25–0 Chill John PTS 8 18 Nov 2006 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
24 Win 24–0 Martin Watson PTS 6 8 Jul 2006 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
23 Win 23–0 Daniel Thorpe TKO 5 (6), 1:45 11 Mar 2006 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
22 Win 22–0 Carl Allen PTS 6 3 Sep 2004 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
21 Win 21–0 Michael Muya TKO 2 (8), 2:03 3 Jul 2004 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
20 Win 20–0 Daniel Thorpe TKO 5 (6), 2:44 28 Jun 2003 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
19 Win 19–0 Andrey Devyataykin PTS 6 15 Feb 2003 Conference Centre, Wembley, London, England, U.K.
18 Win 18–0 Jimmy Beech PTS 6 14 Dec 2002 Telewest Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K.
17 Win 17–0 Serhiy Andriychikov TKO 1 (6), 2:53 17 Aug 2002 Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
16 Win 16–0 Ernie Smith TKO 5 (6), 1:21 8 Jul 2002 Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London, England, U.K.
15 Win 15–0 Gary Flear RTD 4 (6), 3:00 20 Apr 2002 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
14 Win 14–0 Rakhim Mingaleyev PTS 6 12 Feb 2002 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
13 Win 13–0 Nikolay Eremeev UD 12 9 Oct 2001 Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Retained WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title
12 Win 12–0 Nigel Senior TKO 2 (4), 1:57 21 Jul 2001 Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
11 Win 11–0 Wladimir Borov TKO 4 (12), 0:55 28 Apr 2001 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Won WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title.
10 Win 10–0 Chris Jikells TKO 2 (6), 1:54 15 Jan 2001 Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England, U.K.
9 Win 9–0 Steve Hanley TD 1 (6) 13 Nov 2000 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
8 Win 8–0 Peter Buckley PTS 4 23 Sep 2000 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
7 Win 7–0 Willie Valentine TKO 3 (6) 29 May 2000 Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England, U.K.
6 Win 6–0 Peter Buckley PTS 4 19 Feb 2000 Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England, U.K.
5 Win 5–0 Dave Hinds TKO 2 (6), 2:46 11 Dec 1999 Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England, U.K.
4 Win 4–0 Wayne Jones TKO 2 (6), 0:35 5 Jun 1999 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
3 Win 3–0 Graham McGrath TKO 2 (4), 2:40 27 Mar 1999 Derby Storm Arena, Derby, Derbyshire, England, U.K.
2 Win 2–0 Ernie Smith PTS 4 5 Dec 1998 Whitchurch Leisure Centre, Bristol, England, U.K.
1 Win 1–0 John Farrell PTS 4 5 Sep 1998 Ice Rink, Telford, Shropshire, England, U.K. Professional debut.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Gavin Rees stops Derry Mathews in ninth round of European rematch". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Adrien Broner Defeats Gavin Rees via 5th-Round TKO to Keep WBC Lightweight Title". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 20 February 2023.

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Sporting positions Regional boxing titles VacantTitle last held byJohn Murray British lightweight champion 6 November 2010 – 2010Vacated VacantTitle next held byAnthony Crolla European lightweight champion 4 June 2011 – 2012Vacated VacantTitle next held byEmiliano Marsili Preceded byDerry Mathews British lightweight champion 7 July 2012 – 2012Vacated VacantTitle next held byMartin Gethin World boxing titles Preceded bySouleymane M'baye WBA super lightweight champion 21 July 2007 – 22 March 2008 Succeeded byAndreas Kotelnik
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