Kenny Anderson (boxer)
| Kenneth Anderson | |
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| Statistics | |
| Real name | Kenneth Anderson |
| Nickname(s) | Kenny |
| Rated at | Super Middleweight |
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Born | January 5, 1983 Edinburgh Scotland |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 16 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Wins by KO | 11 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Medal record | ||
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| Men's Boxing | ||
Competitor for  Scotland |
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| Commonwealth Games | ||
| Gold | 2006 Melbourne | Light Heavyweight |
Kenneth "Kenny" Anderson (born January 5, 1983 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional boxer, who is the reigning Commonwealth Games light-heavyweight champion. Hailing from Craigmillar in Scotland, he defeated five boxers to win the gold stopping three of them. Anderson stopped his first two opponents, the first in just 30 sec the fastest stoppage recorded in the 2006 Commonwealth Games. In the semifinal he defeated Englishman Tony Jeffries in what was billed as "The battle of Britain" Jeffries later won a bronze medal at the 2008 Olympics. After that bout Anderson spoke of his pride at being Scottish and how the win meant more as it was over an Englishman. Anderson then fought Australian Ben McCraken the bout was stopped in the 2nd round on the 20 point rule, Anderson defeated Adura Olalehin of Nigeria (23-19) in the final of the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Anderson is the most successful amateur boxer bar Dick McTaggart MBE to come out of Scotland winning 8 international gold medals and a host of silver and bronze.
After those Games Anderson revealed he psyched himself up for his fights by watching Braveheart and reciting the Haka, the traditional Māori war dance which is performed by the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team before matches. He also stated his desire to remain an amateur and fight for Great Britain at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.
Kenny Anderson turned pro in Oct 2006 and at present has a record of 16 fights 15 wins 11 by way of knockout. The sole loss came in a Commonwealth title fight which he had taken on 2 weeks notice.
[edit] Controversy
On June 29, 2009, Anderson appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court accused of attempted murder. It was alleged that Anderson had attacked a man in Edinburgh, punching him repeatedly in the head and striking him with a hammer. Anderson made no plea, and was remanded in custody. [1] The attempted murder charge was later dropped when 13 witnesses failed to identify Anderson and no other evidence was found. His co-accused was later jailed for 12 years for attempting to murder another man by shooting him in a Edinburgh pub. Anderson was again detained and questioned by police over his involvement, no charges where brought against him.
Anderson is believed to have links to various Scottish gangsters and crime families[citation needed] including his former manager Barry Hughes.
[edit] References
- ^ "Boxer accused of attempted murder". BBC News. 29 June 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/8123121.stm. Retrieved 2009-06-30.
[edit] External links
- Scotsman coverage of Kenny Anderson's triumph at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
- British Boxing
- Kenny Anderson Professional record
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