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.

Professional boxing career

Early career

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

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

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

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

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

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