Cornelius Carr (born John Thomas Carr; 9 April 1969[1]) is an English former professional boxer. He challenged once for the WBO world super middleweight title in 1995. His trainer was Martin (Marty) Turner
Cornelius Carr | |
|---|---|
 Cornelius Carr, WBF Champion | |
| Born | John Thomas Carr 9 April 1969 Middlesbrough, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Statistics | |
| Height | 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 38 |
| Wins | 34 |
| Wins by KO | 17 |
| Losses | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Early life
editAt the age of nine he survived meningitis after 3 weeks of intensive care.[2] He recovered to make first encounter with boxing aged 11 years at the Grangetown Amateur Boxing club in Middlesbrough, run by Martin Turner.[3]
As a 17-year-old amateur he reached the 1987 Amateur Boxing Association of England National Championship final at Wembley Arena, London and fought Rod Douglas,[4] an Olympic medalist and England squad member.
Professional boxing career
editBritish Super-Middleweight Champion
editWith only 1 defeat in 24 professional bouts, Carr won the BBBofC British Super-Middleweight in 1994 by beating James Cook on points at York Hall in London.[5]
WBO Super Middleweight title fight
editAt short notice Carr was given the opportunity to challenge Steve Collins for the WBO Super Middleweight Title at The Point, Dublin, Ireland in November 1995.[6] After 12 rounds he lost on points.
World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion
editIn February 1999, Carr became the World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion, defeating Steve Foster by a unanimous decision. He successfully defended this title in the following October beating Dingaan Thobela.[7]
Cornelius Carr retired in 2001 with a record of: 34 Wins (17 KOs), 4 Losses.
After professional career
editCarr now resides in Bournemouth, England, working as a boxing coach and online mentor through the website Sneak Punch.[3]
In June 2012, Chris Eubank hinted in the national press about a possible return to the ring. Carr issued a press release to the media attempting to drum up interest for a contest,[8] although later admitted nothing had materialised.[9]
Carr is featured in the video for the single "Boxers" by Morrissey, released in January 1995, and appears on the cover artwork for the 1995 Morrissey compilation album World of Morrissey as well as an earlier single by The Smiths, called Sweet and Tender Hooligan.
Professional boxing record
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References
edit- ^ "Professional boxing record for Cornelius Carr". BoxRec. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Findley, Nicky (30 March 2011). "Fighter knocked out by meningitis". Bournemouth Daily Echo. Retrieved 29 May 2012.
- ^ a b Goncalves, Vania (5 December 2014). "'You don't need to be a boxer to train like one'". The Breaker. Retrieved 5 December 2014.
- ^ "1987 Roll of Honour – England Boxing". The Amateur Boxing Association of England. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "BBBofC British Super Middleweight Title History". BoxRec. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "Professional boxing record for Cornelius Carr". BoxRec. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 11 June 2012.
- ^ "WBF World Championship History". World Boxing Foundation (WBFo). Archived from the original on 23 December 2014. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Steel, Adam. "Cornelius Carr eyes golden oldie clash with Chris Eubank". Gazette Live. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ Steel, Adam. "Chris Eubank clash a no go, admits Cornelius Carr". Gazette Live. Retrieved 16 December 2014.
- ^ "Cornelius Carr boxing record". BoxRec.com. Archived from the original on 29 March 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2012.