Jason Welborn (born 9 May 1986) is an English professional boxer who challenged once for the unified WBA (Super), IBF and IBO light-middleweight titles in 2018. At national level, he held the British middleweight title in 2018, and challenged for the British welterweight and light middleweight titles in 2013 and 2014 respectively, and the Commonwealth light-middleweight and middleweight titles in 2019 and 2020 respectively.

Jason Welborn
Born (1986-05-09) 9 May 1986 (age 38)
NationalityEnglish
Statistics
Weight(s)
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record[1]
Total fights33
Wins24
Wins by KO7
Losses9

Professional career

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Welborn vs. Ambler

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Welborn made his professional debut on 12 December 2005, scoring a first-round technical knockout (TKO) victory over Jamie Ambler at the Holiday Inn, Birmingham.[3]

Welborn vs. Booth

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On 27 February 2006, Welborn lost his second professional fight by third-round knockout (KO) to Tyan Booth.[4]

Welborn vs. Gavin

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On 18 January 2013, after going on a ten fight winning streak, he faced undefeated British welterweight champion Frankie Gavin at the Walsall Town Hall in Walsall, losing via seventh-round TKO.[5]

Welborn vs. Smith

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Five fights later, after moving up in weight, he challenged undefeated British light-middleweight champion Liam Smith on 26 July 2014 at the Phones 4u Arena in Manchester.[6] Welborn lost the fight by sixth-round KO.[7]

Welborn vs. Macklin

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On 17 October 2015, Welborn lost a ten-round unanimous decision (UD) for the vacant WBC International light-middleweight title against former British and European middleweight champion Matthew Macklin at the Barclaycard Arena in Birmingham. Two judges scored the bout 96–94 while the third scored it 97–93.[8]

Welbron vs. Morrison

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On 25 March 2017, Welborn beat undefeated prospect Marcus Morrison by UD over ten rounds to capture the WBC International Silver middleweight title at the Manchester Arena, Manchester, with two judges scoring the bout 96–93 and the third scoring it 97–92.[9]

Welborn vs. Langford

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He made a third attempt at a British title on 4 May 2018, against Tommy Langford at the Walsall Town Hall. Welborn won via split decision (SD) over twelve rounds to capture Langford's British middleweight title.[10] Two judges scored the bout 114–113 to Welborn, while the third scored it 115–113 in favour of Langford.[11]

Welborn vs. Langford II

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He defended his British middleweight title on 8 September 2018 in a rematch against Tommy Langford at Arena Birmingham.[12] Welborn retained the title with another split decision victory, with the scorecards reading 115–114, 114–113 and 113–114.[13]

Welborn vs. Hurd

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On 1 December 2018, Welborn, ranked #11 by the WBA at super welterweight,[14] faced undefeated unified light-middleweight champion Jarrett Hurd for the WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO titles at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, losing via fourth-round KO.[15] Welborn started the fight as the aggressor, pressuring the champion on the front foot throughout the first round which saw Hurd being defensive, taking clean punches and a solid right hand. The second round saw Hurd pick up the pace, with Welborn still out working the champion. The third round was much of the same, with Welborn backing Hurd up against the ropes. In the fourth, Welborn started fast as he did in the previous rounds, once again backing Hurd up against the ropes. Untroubled by Welborn's power, Hurd took the centre of the ring and began to throw heavy punches, ending with an accurate shot to the body that put Welborn down. He managed to get to his feet at the count of ten but referee Lou Moret waved the fight off.[16][17]

Welborn vs. Metcalf

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Welborn next challenged James Metcalf on 15 June 2019 for the vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight title at the First Direct Arena in Leeds,[18] losing via eighth-round KO.[19]

Welborn vs. Cash

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In his next bout, Welborn fought Felix Cash for his Commonwealth middleweight title. Cash dropped Welborn twice in the fifth round before Welborn's corner threw decided to throw in the towel.[20]

Professional boxing record

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33 fights 24 wins 9 losses
By knockout 7 6
By decision 17 3
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
33 Loss 24–9 Felix Cash TKO 5 (12), 2:48 14 Aug 2020 Matchroom Fight Camp, Brentwood, England For Commonwealth middleweight title
32 Loss 24–8 James Metcalf TKO 8 (12), 2:25 15 Jun 2019 First Direct Arena, Leeds, England For vacant Commonwealth light-middleweight title
31 Loss 24–7 Jarrett Hurd KO 4 (12), 1:55 1 Dec 2018 Staples Center, Los Angeles, California, US For WBA (Super), IBF, and IBO light-middleweight titles
30 Win 24–6 Tommy Langford SD 10 8 Sep 2018 Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, England Retained British middleweight title
29 Win 23–6 Tommy Langford SD 12 4 May 2018 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England Won British middleweight title
28 Win 22–6 Christian Hoskin-Gomez PTS 6 25 Nov 2017 Imperial Banqueting Suite, Bilston, England
27 Win 21–6 Marcus Morrison UD 10 25 Mar 2017 Manchester Arena, Manchester, England Won WBC International Silver middleweight title
26 Win 20–6 Casey Blair PTS 4 10 Dec 2016 Tudor Grange Leisure Centre, Solihull, England
25 Loss 19–6 Craig Cunningham PTS 10 16 Jul 2016 Playfootball Arena, Birmingham, England Lost Midlands Area light-middleweight title
24 Loss 19–5 William Warburton PTS 6 14 May 2016 Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
23 Win 19–4 Michal Vosyka TKO 1 (6), 0:56 23 Apr 2016 The Deco, Northampton, England
22 Win 18–4 Adam Jones PTS 4 19 Mar 2016 Walsall Town Hall, Birmingham, England
21 Loss 17–4 Matthew Macklin UD 10 17 Oct 2015 Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham, England For vacant WBC International light-middleweight title
20 Win 17–3 Ryan Aston PTS 10 6 Jun 2015 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England Retained Midlands Area light-middleweight title
19 Win 16–3 Dan Blackwell PTS 4 25 Apr 2015 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
18 Loss 15–3 Liam Smith KO 6 (12), 0:36 26 Jul 2014 Phones 4u Arena, Manchester, England For British light-middleweight title
17 Win 15–2 Stanislav Nenkov PTS 10 16 May 2014 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
16 Win 14–2 Terry Carruthers TKO 8 (10), 0:52 19 Dec 2013 Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, England Won Midlands Area light-middleweight title
15 Win 13–2 Max Maxwell PTS 10 7 Sep 2013 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
14 Win 12–2 Tomasz Mazurkiewicz PTS 6 29 Jun 2013 HMV Institute, Birmingham, England
13 Loss 11–2 Frankie Gavin TKO 7 (12), 2:35 18 Jan 2013 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England For British welterweight title
12 Win 11–1 Jan Balog PTS 10 30 Nov 2012 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
11 Win 10–1 Scott Haywood RTD 5 (10), 3:00 22 Jun 2012 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England Retained Midlands Area welterweight title
10 Win 9–1 James Finn TKO 5 (10), 2:13 23 Mar 2012 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England Retained Midlands Area welterweight title
9 Win 8–1 Sean McKervey TKO 3 (10), 1:26 18 Nov 2011 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England Won Midlands Area welterweight title
8 Win 7–1 Danny Donchev PTS 4 23 Sep 2011 Tower Ballroom, Birmingham, England
7 Win 6–1 Bheki Moyo PTS 6 25 Jun 2011 Civic Hall, Bedworth, England
6 Win 5–1 Rick Boulter PTS 4 4 Jun 2011 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
5 Win 4–1 Chris Brophy PTS 4 5 Sep 2010 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
4 Win 3–1 Kevin McCauley PTS 4 24 Apr 2009 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
3 Win 2–1 Aldon Stewart TKO 3 (6), 2:00 5 Dec 2006 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton, England
2 Loss 1–1 Tyan Booth KO 3 (6), 1:32 27 Feb 2006 Holiday Inn, Birmingham, England
1 Win 1–0 Jamie Ambler TKO 1 (6), 1:43 12 Dec 2005 Holiday Inn, Birmingham, England

References

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  1. ^ "Boxing record for Jason Welborn". BoxRec.
  2. ^ Maher, Matt (December 2018). "Big Interview: Welborn's world title shot is pure Hollywood". www.shropshirestar.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  3. ^ "BoxRec: Jason Welborn vs. Jamie Ambler". boxrec.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
  4. ^ "BoxRec: Jason Welborn vs. Tyan Booth". boxrec.com. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
  5. ^ "Superb Gavin ends Welborn in seventh round". ESPN.co.uk. 18 January 2013. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  6. ^ "BoxRec: Jason Welborn vs. Liam Smith". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  7. ^ Kirkbride, Phil (26 July 2014). "Liam Smith finishes Jason Welborn in six rounds to retain British light-middleweight title". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  8. ^ "Matthew Macklin outpoints Jason Welborn on super-welterweight debut". Sky Sports. 18 October 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  9. ^ Demerell, Richard (26 March 2017). "Linares vs Crolla: Marcus Morrison suffers surprise points defeat to Jason Welborn in Manchester". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  10. ^ "Jason Welborn defeats Tommy Langford - Results ⋆ Boxing News 24". Boxing News 24. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  11. ^ "BoxRec: Jason Welborn vs. Tommy Langford". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  12. ^ "BoxRec: Jason Welborn vs. Tommy Langford II". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  13. ^ Horan, Matt (9 September 2018). "Khan vs Vargas: Jason Welborn beats Tommy Langford after second Brum tear-up". Sky Sports. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  14. ^ "Hurd vs Welborn - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets". Box.Live. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
  15. ^ "BoxRec: Jason Welborn vs. Jarrett Hurd". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  16. ^ "IBF & WBF world title fight: Briton Jason Welborn beaten by Jarrett Hurd". BBC. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  17. ^ "Jarrett Hurd stops Jason Welborn - RESULTS ⋆ Boxing News 24". Boxing News 24. 2 December 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  18. ^ "BoxRec: Jason Welborn vs. James Metcalf". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  19. ^ Dixon, Tris (15 June 2019). "Metcalf Puts Away Jason Welborn With Left Hook in The Eight". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2 November 2019.
  20. ^ "Felix Cash retains his Commonwealth middleweight title by stopping Jason Welborn". The Ring. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 10 February 2022.
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Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by
Sean McKervey
Midlands Area welterweight champion
18 November 2011 – December 2012
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Steven Pearce
Preceded by
Terry Carruthers
Midlands Area light-middleweight champion
18 December 2013 – 16 July 2016
Succeeded by
Craig Cunningham
Preceded by
Marcus Morrison
WBC International Silver middleweight champion
25 March 2017 – April 2018
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Felix Cash
Preceded by British middleweight champion
4 May 2018 – October 2018
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Liam Williams