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He was born in [[Oldham]], [[Lancashire]]. Fogerty's boxing career saw him facing a number of relatively underskilled opponents. He twice faced [[Paul Lister]], with their first meeting in 1989 handing Fogerty his first and only loss in a 6-round decision. He repaid the favor with an 8th round knockout the next year. After ending his boxing career, Fogerty joined the [[Halifax RLFC|Halifax Blue Sox]]. He also played for the [[Warrington Wolves]] and [[St Helens RFC|St Helens]]. Additionally, Fogerty is the youngest player to play for the Isle of Man rugby team. |
He was born in [[Oldham]], [[Lancashire]]. Fogerty's boxing career saw him facing a number of relatively underskilled opponents. He twice faced [[Paul Lister]], with their first meeting in 1989 handing Fogerty his first and only loss in a 6-round decision. He repaid the favor with an 8th round knockout the next year. After ending his boxing career, Fogerty joined the [[Halifax RLFC|Halifax Blue Sox]]. He also played for the [[Warrington Wolves]] and [[St Helens RFC|St Helens]]. Additionally, Fogerty is the youngest player to play for the Isle of Man rugby team. |
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He has played "heavy" roles in several films such as ''[[Shooting Fish]]'', as well as an unlicensed boxer, Gorgeous George, in the [[Guy Ritchie]] crime caper ''[[Snatch. (film)|Snatch]]''. He also had a walk-on part as a thug in the soaps [[Coronation Street]] and [[Hollyoaks]] |
He has played "heavy" roles in several films such as ''[[Shooting Fish]]'' and [[Played]], as well as an unlicensed boxer, Gorgeous George, in the [[Guy Ritchie]] crime caper ''[[Snatch. (film)|Snatch]]''. He also had a walk-on part as a thug in the soaps [[Coronation Street]] and [[Hollyoaks]] |
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Since December 2007, he has run a [[Fish and Chips|Fish and Chip shop]] in [[Linthwaite]], [[Huddersfield]] called "Harry Heywoods" which he co-owns with award winning fryer Ian Kioch.<ref>[http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2007/12/12/the-codfather-86081-20236691/ The codfather! - Huddersfield Examiner]</ref> |
Since December 2007, he has run a [[Fish and Chips|Fish and Chip shop]] in [[Linthwaite]], [[Huddersfield]] called "Harry Heywoods" which he co-owns with award winning fryer Ian Kioch.<ref>[http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2007/12/12/the-codfather-86081-20236691/ The codfather! - Huddersfield Examiner]</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:13, 13 February 2009
Adam Fogerty | |
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| Born | March 6, 1969 |
| Nationality |  British |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 19 |
| Wins | 18 |
| Wins by KO | 13 |
| Losses | 1 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Adam Fogerty (born 6 March 1969) is a British boxer, rugby league player, and actor.
He was born in Oldham, Lancashire. Fogerty's boxing career saw him facing a number of relatively underskilled opponents. He twice faced Paul Lister, with their first meeting in 1989 handing Fogerty his first and only loss in a 6-round decision. He repaid the favor with an 8th round knockout the next year. After ending his boxing career, Fogerty joined the Halifax Blue Sox. He also played for the Warrington Wolves and St Helens. Additionally, Fogerty is the youngest player to play for the Isle of Man rugby team.
He has played "heavy" roles in several films such as Shooting Fish and Played, as well as an unlicensed boxer, Gorgeous George, in the Guy Ritchie crime caper Snatch. He also had a walk-on part as a thug in the soaps Coronation Street and Hollyoaks
Since December 2007, he has run a Fish and Chip shop in Linthwaite, Huddersfield called "Harry Heywoods" which he co-owns with award winning fryer Ian Kioch.[1]
External links
- Saints Heritage Society profile
- Boxing record for Adam Fogerty from BoxRec (registration required)
- Adam Fogerty at IMDb
References
- [1]Huddersfield Daily Examiner, 12 December 2007 (Accessed 28 May 2008)
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