Nathan Gorman
Nathan Gorman | |
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Born | Nantwich, England | 25 June 1996
Nationality | British |
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 6 ft 4+1⁄2 in (194 cm)[1] |
Reach | 73 in (185 cm) |
Stance | Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 17 |
Wins | 16 |
Wins by KO | 11 |
Losses | 1 |
Nathan Gorman (born 25 June 1996) is a British professional boxer. He has held the WBC International Silver heavyweight title from 2017 to 2019 and challenged once for the British heavyweight title in 2019.
Early life
Gorman was born on 25 June 1996 in Nantwich, Cheshire.[2] He used to playfully spar with his dad as a child and credits his dad with being a big influence on his boxing career, giving his full backing when he chose to take up boxing.[3] Gorman is of Irish Traveller heritage;[4] he is the great-nephew of the undefeated bare-knuckle fighter Bartley Gorman, the 'King of the Gypsies',[5][4] and the cousin of heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury,[6] and light-heavyweight boxer and former Love Island contestant Tommy Fury.[7]
Amateur career
Gorman won the youth ABA in Manchester and the Three Nations in Scotland before joining the Team GB where he trained and sparred with Daniel Dubois.[3]
Professional career
Gorman made his professional debut, under the tutelage of Ricky Hatton and promoted by the Hatton Promotions,[8] on 15 December 2015 against Jindrich Velecky at the Walsall Town Hall, winning via in third round technical knockout (TKO).[9][10] In his sixth fight on 1 October 2016, he beat David Howe to win the vacant Central Area heavyweight title.[11][12]
In July 2017, it was announced that Gorman has signed a promotional contract with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, with his future fights set to be televised on BoxNation and BT Sport.[13][14]
He stopped Mohamed Soltby in five rounds in November 2017 to win the vacant WBC International Silver title.[15] He retained his title with a unanimous decision (UD) victory over former WBO heavyweight title challenger Razvan Cojanu in December 2018.[16] He defeated veteran Kevin Johnson by UD over ten rounds in March 2019.[17] In July 2019, he fought Daniel Dubois for the vacant British heavyweight title, losing by knockout (KO) in the fifth round, his first loss in 17 fights.[18][19]
Professional boxing record
17 fights | 16 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 11 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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18 | — | — | TBA | — | TBA | 2 May 2020 | ![]() |
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17 | Loss | 16–1 | ![]() |
KO | 5 (12), 2:41 | 13 Jul 2019 | ![]() |
For vacant British heavyweight title |
16 | Win | 16–0 | ![]() |
UD | 10 | 23 Mar 2019 | ![]() |
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15 | Win | 15–0 | ![]() |
UD | 12 | 22 Dec 2018 | ![]() |
Retained WBC International Silver heavyweight title |
14 | Win | 14–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 8 | 20 Oct 2018 | ![]() |
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13 | Win | 13–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (10), 1:09 | 9 Jun 2018 | ![]() |
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12 | Win | 12–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 2 (8), 1:08 | 24 Feb 2018 | ![]() |
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11 | Win | 11–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (10), 2:50 | 11 Nov 2017 | ![]() |
Won vacant WBC International Silver heavyweight title |
10 | Win | 10–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (8), 0:45 | 15 Jul 2017 | ![]() |
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9 | Win | 9–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 10 | 1 Apr 2017 | ![]() |
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8 | Win | 8–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (10), 1:49 | 18 Feb 2017 | ![]() |
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7 | Win | 7–0 | ![]() |
RTD | 3 (6), 3:00 | 26 Nov 2016 | ![]() |
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6 | Win | 6–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (10), 2:27 | 1 Oct 2016 | ![]() |
Won vacant Central Area heavyweight title |
5 | Win | 5–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (8), 0:30 | 2 Sep 2016 | ![]() |
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4 | Win | 4–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 5 (6), 2:42 | 14 May 2016 | ![]() |
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3 | Win | 3–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 1 (4), 2:48 | 30 Apr 2016 | ![]() |
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2 | Win | 2–0 | ![]() |
PTS | 4 | 19 Feb 2016 | ![]() |
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1 | Win | 1–0 | ![]() |
TKO | 3 (4), 1:30 | 5 Dec 2015 | ![]() |
References
- ^ "BoxRec: Nathan Gorman". boxrec.com. Retrieved 4 June 2020.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nathan Gorman – Boxer Profile". 234fight.com. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
- ^ a b BTStaff (16 October 2018). "Exclusive: Nathan Gorman discusses long history with Daniel Dubios, wants to fight him in 2019". Boxing News Today. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ a b Luke Reddy (17 December 2018). "Tommy Fury & Nathan Gorman on following brother Tyson and great uncle Bartley". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 March 2019.
- ^ "Nathan Gorman - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2019-02-03.
- ^ "Nathan Gorman backs cousin Tyson Fury to topple Deontay Wilder". StaffsLive Journalism. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- ^ 161385360554578 (2019-07-05). "Gorman recalls Hatton's excitement when the Dubois fight was confirmed". talkSPORT. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
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has numeric name (help) - ^ "Nathan Gorman Inks Pact With Ricky Hatton". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ "Nantwich fighter Nathan Gorman enjoys a winning debut in Walsall". Winsford Guardian. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ "Nathan Gorman defeats David Howe". Boxing News 24. 2 October 2016. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ Bradley, Jack (2 October 2016). "Boxer Nathan Gorman 'chuffed' with title win against David Howe". Staffs Live. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ "Nathan Gorman Inks Deal With Frank Warren, BoxNation". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ ""A fight between Daniel Dubois & I is bound to happen" – Nathan Gorman". www.boxnation.com. Retrieved 2019-11-17.
- ^ Jones, Stephen (11 November 2017). "Nathan Gorman stops unbeaten Mohamed Soltby in 5". Mirage Boxing Chronicles. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ Foster, Elliot (22 December 2018). "Nathan Gorman Wins On Points Over Razvan Cojanu". BoxingScene. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ Foster, Elliot (23 March 2019). "Nathan Gorman Easily Decisions Kevin Johnson Over Ten". BoxingScene. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ Bunce, Steve (14 July 2019). "Daniel Dubois harks back to glorious heavyweight era with dreadnought dismantling of Nathan Gorman". The Independent. Retrieved 15 July 2019.
- ^ Reddy, Luke (14 July 2019). "Daniel Dubois beats Nathan Gorman to win British heavyweight title". BBC Sport. Retrieved 15 July 2019.