6 Aaron Russell QLD Ill probably do three or four fights at a time, and then go home for a couple of months at a time., Photo: Getty Images Lang had his first professional fight in 1905 with veteran Starlight Rollins, but the contest with was declared a draw due to both men repeatedly fouling each other. Even in Australia, the talent thats coming through in the young girls that Ive seen over the last couple of years is just incredible, she said. 9 Justin Frost QLD A knockout loss to Meyer Grace derailed Carrolls attempt to enter the world rankings before wins over Jack Kilbourne rejuvenated his career. Competing in one of the toughest divisions in the Australian amateur scene, Jackson holds amateur wins over George Kambosos, Joel Brunker, Paul Flemming as well as future WBA title holder Nicholas Walters. 9 Ali Elrich NSW >RHq [Content_Types].xml ( j0EJ(eh Australian Official Professional Mens Boxing Ratings as of May 18, 2019. 2 Joel Brunker NSW History. 3 Jack Brubaker NSW 12 Danilo Creati NSW Saturday is Tszyu's birthday. Reigning world champion Mirazizbek Mirzakhalilov (UZB) lost to Javier Ibanez (BUL) via a controversial decision at the Strandja tournament, but given that I thought Mirzakhalilov deserved the win Ive decided not to penalise him and he keeps the #1 spot. 10 Faiga Opeulu QLD Andries claimed his title back the following year, but Harding won their third and final meeting in 1991this time by way of a majority decisionto become WBC champion again. Jackson was a highly successful amateur, winning a bronze medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne as well as the Australian Championships in 2006, 2007, 2010, 2011 and 2012. THE countdown to Skye Nicolson's professional debut has officially begun. In our final change, Ive decided to drop Peter McGrail (GBR) down a spot due to his recent inactivity - having had only one fight since the World Championships back in September 2019 - and have moved Abdumalik Khalakov (UZB) up to #4. 7 Adrian Rodriguez QLD Born Arthur Hardwick in Kensington, Victoria in 1906, he turned professional at the age of 17 using the ring name Jack Carroll to hide his new career from his mother. Please enter your username or email address. Nicolson had an impressive amateur ledger with a record of 137 wins and 15 losses, which included a Commonwealth Games gold medal on the Gold Coast, and an appearance at the Tokyo Olympics last year. Two months later Lang fought for the vacant Australian heavyweight title. 2018 AIBA Youth World Championship silver-medallist Jan Paul Rivera (PRI) notched a quality win at the Boxams in Spain, beating Serik Temirzhanov (KAZ) in the semi-finals en route to taking gold in the 57kg field. Australian Official Boxing Ratings 2017. While he now resides in the United States, Darchinyan was given Australian citizenship in 2004. Rogava and Hovhannisyan are just behind the Russian, with both gaining ground following solid runs at the Strandja tournament. Moloney (twin brother of Jason) was one of Australia's best recent amateur boxers. 11 Koen Mazoudier NSW At the height of his career Carroll was second to only cricketer Sir Donald Bradman in popularity but Carroll hated the limelight. But, remember, it's all a matter of opinion. Its definitely a responsibility to be that good role model, to show them that if they apply themselves and they dedicate themselves to what they want to achieve, then they can achieve it. Australias always going to be home and Im not over here permanently so I will be home, she concluded. Reyes has now cemented himself as one of the top contenders at heavyweight, and will be aiming to medal in Tokyo. In 1935 Carroll defeated Willard Brown, Bobby Wilson and Jack Portney within a four week period, but after his September 1935 bout with Paul Schaeffer was ruled a no-contest by Sydney Stadium referee Joe Wallis due to Schaeffer being overmatched, Carroll signed with Charlie Lucas and his Sydney Sports Ground venture. 9 Ty Telford NSW It was the first time he had ever been beyond 10 rounds. This table showing the male boxers who have won the Australian professional championship. On 27 December 1909, Lang knocked out former heavyweight champion Bob Fitzsimmons in another defence of his heavyweight title. Boxing NSW is the recognised NSW State Sporting Organisation for the Olympic Sport of Boxing Andrew Moloney is a 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist and is currently ranked #8 junior bantamweight in the world by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. The Marrickville Mauler was also crowned a world champion at super bantam and featherweight, winning 25 fights in a row until he drew the first of three bouts againstAzumah Nelson. 6 Ben Mahoney QLD Harding has been fighting since, battling an alcohol addiction. With Squires back in Australia and recognised as the British Empire heavyweight champion, a match between the two top heavyweights in Australia was a natural. That side of it for me is very exciting. Thompson died on 20 May 2020 at the age of 70. In his last-ever bout, he knocked out George Chip in Sydney to retain the world middleweight title. 2 Gaige Ireland VIC From this month onwards, Ill be doing monthly mens amateur boxing rankings ahead of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, in order keep fans up to date if they dont have the time (or patience) to follow the latest results. Lost your password? Carroll refused offers to fight in the United States, partly because he did not want to risk his familys wealth and partly because he hated the thought of the voyage. Previous performances at major tournaments within the last three years will be taken into account of course, but if a fighters form has dipped that will be reflected in their position. World champion Muslim Gadzhimagomedov (RUS) won the Russian national championships in December, beating #18 Alexey Zobnin (RUS) in the final to keep hold of the #1 spot. Lazaro lvarez (CUB) and Muslim Gadzhimagomedov (RUS) make up #8 and #9 respectively, whilst Aybek Oralbay (KAZ) just makes the cut at #10 courtesy of his wins over Emmanuel Reyes (ESP) and Abner Junior (BRA). Despite being one of the best fighters in the division, my rankings are based on wins rather than the eye test, and the young Aussies rsum is fairly light in terms of quality competition. Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort. His return proved unsuccessfulRose lost four of his next six bouts before hanging up his gloves for good. This Page is for all Boxers, professional and amateur in gaining recognition and the promotion of all boxing events and results in the World of Boxing. Sanctioning bodies include: Combat Sports Authority (NSW) and the Professional Boxing and . He died of a heart attack at the age of 70 in 1976. 13 Ray Dimachki VIC 11 Luke Woods TAS 9 Fano Kori NSW Professional record: 87-10-1 (52 KOs) Dave Sands could well be the greatest Australian boxer who never won a world title. THE countdown to Skye Nicolsons professional debut has officially begun. Wilfried Florentin (FRA) appeared on course to leap up the rankings after an encouraging display at the Strandja tournament, where he was on the losing end of a questionable decision in the semis that favoured home fighter #7 Radoslav Pantaleev. Whilst Narek Manasyan (ARM) isnt quite in the same class as the truly elite at 91kg, he proved himself as the best of the rest at the Strandja tournament after beating #6 Abner Junior and deserving the win over #7 Radoslav Pantaleev (BUL) in the final (only to be predictably screwed over on the cards). Sanctioning bodies include: Combat Sports Authority (NSW) and the Professional Boxing and Combat Sports Board Archived 2017-02-24 at the Wayback Machine (Victoria). 4 Kurtis Pegoraro QLD bjj, isaac doederlein, EUG, grappling, breakdown, analysis, The Greatest Mixed Martial Artists of All Time, my previous articles covering the 2019 AIBA World Championships. 8 Issac Hardman QLD He knocked Squires out three more times before the end of his career in other meetings for the Australian heavyweight title. Last but not least, Wahid Hambli (FRA) also moves up a couple of spots to #14 after picking up some good wins in his successful Cologne World Cup run a few weeks ago. 3 Zac Dunn VIC In a rematch four months later Thompson took the decision after 15 rounds. 7 Kerry Foley NSW Like Sands, his final position in the rankings would have been closer to the top had it not been for his early demise. Sadly, Sands never got his opportunity. 5 Paul Gallen NSW 8 Joseph Goodall QLD 13 Shadey Souried VIC Boxing in Australia refers to the sport of boxing held in Australia. 4 Terry Tzouramanis VIC 5 Cain Brunton VIC, 1 Brock Jarvis NSW He had signed up for active service in World War I but was spared going into battle when his mother claimed he was still a minor, according to BoxRec's biography of the fighter. Born in Carlton, Victoria, Bill Lang was an Australian Rules Footballer before he became a boxer, playing 54 games for Richmond between 1904 and 1909. But Florentin stuttered against #9 Ammar Abduljabbar in the opening bout of the Cologne World Cup, dropping a decision to the German which leaves Florentin at #11. 10 Mike Yari NSW With issues making the welterweight limit in his final three bouts, Carrolls doctor advised him to retire. Whilst the win appears impressive on paper, its worth remembering that Dominguez hadnt fought in nearly two years and a handful of losses to unranked opposition prevents Unal from climbing higher. One month later he outpointed #7 world-rated Joe Tetteh to win the Commonwealth junior welterweight title and a #5 world rating. Nadir Unal (TUR) makes a surprise appearance at #17 in the rankings after stopping reigning European champion Loren Alfonso Dominguez (AZE) in the semi-finals of the Bosphorus tournament last week. Have your say via the comments section. 4 Richard Lockett WA Felix had Lang down in the sixth round, but Lang came back to knock him out in the tenth and claim the title. Whilst Riveras impressive result elevates him to #15, he simply hasnt got enough quality wins at this weight (having moved up from fly in 2019) for me to rank him any higher. 2,153 likes. 5 Brendan Saunders NSW Billal Bennama (FRA) leapfrogged Saken Bibossinov (KAZ) to take the #8 spot after claiming a points win over the Kazakh in the light-flyweight final of the Boxam tournament earlier this month. The influential traditional martial arts, olympic wrestling and brazilian jiu-jitsu have shaped MMA in Australia, along with the combat sports of boxing and kickboxing/muay thai. 5 Mateo Tapia NSW 7 Jason Whateley VIC Dave Sands could well be the greatest Australian boxer who never won a world title. Shadalov would later drop a points decision against Samuel Kistohurry (FRA) in the semi-finals, who rises to #11 after a string of impressive results against solid competition, including #20 Orazbek Asylkulov (KAZ). 10 Alex Hanan NSW Australian Official Professional Mens Boxing Ratings as of May 18, 2019. Alistair Overeem vs. Francis N'Gannou. 12 Ben Sila NSW PK ! 5 Qamil Balla VIC In front of 15,000 fans in Panama City, Thompson fought bravely before succumbing to Durans two-handed assaults in the eighth round. Ronda Rousey vs. Holly Holm. Married with three children, Carroll drifted off into anonymity after retirement. But Australia will always be home. Spanja later died of injuries sustained in the fight. 7 Foai Aumua Ioelu VIC 11 Uria Afamasaga TAS Lester Ellis was born in Blackpool, England, but moved to Australia when he was three years old. Carroll avenged the loss in his last bout overseas, and later stopped Casey in a 1929 Brisbane bout. 5 Kye MacKenzie NSW He knocked out Bluey Jones in 1933 to reclaim the welterweight title he had never lost and then beat Henneberry again in another non-title match. He was a pretty complete sort of fighter, he could box a bit as well.". To celebrate the special occasion, Bleacher Report has ranked the top 10 Australian fighters of all time. | DreamIT, Our site uses cookies. He won the Australian welterweight title in 1977 but lost his Australian and Commonwealth titles to Laurie Austin later that year. 3 Bowie Tupou NSW 8 Kyron Dryden NSW 7 Jason Leuken VIC After Henneberry won the Australian middleweight title from Ron Richards, he agreed to a rematch with Carroll but refused to put the title on the line. His reign, and unbeaten record, ended at the hands of Vince Phillips, though Tszyu recovered quickly from the loss. Nicolson is currently in the United Kingdom for her training camp, getting the best preparation available ahead of her foray into the punch-for-pay format of the sport. Lucas negotiated a bout with Barney Ross for the world welterweight title, but the bout was cancelled when Lucas could not raise enough money to pay Ross 9,000 guarantee (the equivalent of ten years salary). Theyre leading the way with womens boxing globally, so it was a bit of a no brainer really. 10 Issac Buckley NSW I wasnt really even interested in turning pro until I spoke to Eddie, she explained. Despite a loss to #18 Zeyad Eshaish (JOR) at the Olympic qualifying tournament, Eshaish benefitted from some fortunate judging in his home country which is why I havent knocked Baturov in the rankings. 2 Luke Boyd NSW This may seem unfair, but hey, Id rather be consistent with my criteria. 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