Keith Knox (boxer)
Keith Knox (born 20 June 1967), is a Scottish former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2001. He held the British and Commonwealth flyweight titles in 1999, and once challenged for the IBO light flyweight title in 2001.
| Keith Knox | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | |
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Born | 20 June 1968 Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 23 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Wins by KO | 4 |
| Losses | 8 |
| Draws | 2 |
| No contests | 0 |
Amateur career
Knox won the 1992 Amateur Boxing Association British flyweight title, when boxing out of the Bonnybrigg ABC.[1]
Professional career
Knox made his professional debut on 4 March 1994 with a fourth-round knockout win over Ian Bailie.
On 20 November 1995, Knox for Louis Veitch for the vacant BBBofC Scottish Area flyweight title, winning via sixth round technical knockout (TKO).
His next fight was on 21 March 1996, against Mickey Cantwell (10-3-1) for the vacant British flyweight title. Knox suffered his first career defeat, losing by a twelve round points decision.
On 13 September 1996, Knox challenged undefeated Danish fighter Jesper Jensen (17-0) for the EBU European flyweight title, losing by unanimous decision. Two judges scored the bout 117-112, while the third scored it 117-113.
Knox again challenged for the vacant British flyweight title on 27 January 1997, against undefeated Ady Lewis (11-0), losing again by points decision.
His next title attempt came on 1 June 1998, against Zimbabwean Alfonso Zvenyika Lambarda (10-6), losing by eighth-round TKO.
On 22 May 1999, Knox challenged undefeated British and Commonwealth flyweight champion Damaen Kelly (9-0) at the Maysfield Leisure Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The fight was stopped after the end of round six due to Kelly suffering cuts above both eyes, crowning Knox the British and Commonwealth flyweight champion via sixth round TKO.[2]
Knox defended his titles against Nottingham fighter Jason Booth (15-1) on 16 November 1999. Knox lost the fight, and his titles, when the referee waved off the fight in the tenth round after Booth landed a clean right uppercut.[3]
On 20 March 2001, Knox fought Colombian IBO light flyweight champion Jose Garcia Bernal (24-4-1) at the Bellahouston Leisure Centre In Glasgow, Scotland. Knox lost by split decision (115-114, 113-117, 113-116) in what would be the final fight of his professional career.[4]
Professional boxing record
| 23 fights | 13 wins | 8 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By decision | 9 | 6 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Loss | 13–8–2 |  Jose Garcia Bernal |
SD | 12 | 20 Mar 2001 |  Bellahouston Leisure Centre, Glasgow, Scotland |
For IBO light flyweight title |
| 22 | Loss | 13–7–2 | Delroy Spencer |
PTS | 6 | 2 Dec 2000 | York Hall, London, England |
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| 21 | Win | 13–6–2 | Colin Moffett |
TKO | 3 (6) | 5 Jun 2000 | Posthouse Hotel, Glasgow Scotland |
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| 20 | Win | 12–6–2 | Jamie Evans |
PTS | 6 | 20 Mar 2000 | St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow Scotland |
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| 19 | Loss | 11–6–2 | Jason Booth |
TKO | 10 (12) | 16 Oct 1999 | Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Lost British and Commonwealth flyweight titles |
| 18 | Win | 11–5–2 | Damaen Kelly |
TKO | 6 (12) | 22 May 1999 | Maysfield Leisure Centre, Belfast, Northern Ireland |
Won British and Commonwealth flyweight titles |
| 17 | Win | 10–5–2 | Shaun Norman |
PTS | 8 | 22 Mar 1999 | Forte Post House Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| 16 | Loss | 9–5–2 |  Alfonso Zvenyika Lambarda |
TKO | 8 (10) | 1 Jun 1998 | Forte Post House Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland |
For Commonwealth flyweight title |
| 15 | Win | 9–4–2 | Jason Whitaker |
PTS | 6 | 13 Feb 1998 | Sports Centre, Barrhead, Scotland |
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| 14 | Loss | 8–4–2 | Jason Thomas |
PTS | 8 | 25 Oct 1997 | Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry, Wales |
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| 13 | Win | 8–3–2 | Anthony Hanna |
PTS | 6 | 2 Jun 1997 | Forte Post House Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| 12 | Loss | 7–3–2 | Ady Lewis |
PTS | 12 | 27 Jan 1997 | St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow, Scotland |
For vacant British flyweight title |
| 11 | Loss | 7–2–2 |  Jesper Jensen |
UD | 12 | 13 Sep 1996 | Teater & Kongrescenter, Ringsted, Denmark |
For EBU flyweight title |
| 10 | Loss | 7–1–2 | Mickey Cantwell |
PTS | 12 | 21 Mar 1996 | Elephant & Castle Centre, London, England |
For vacant British flyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 7–0–2 | Louis Veitch |
TKO | 6 (10) | 20 Nov 1995 | St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow, Scotland |
Won vacant BBBofC Scottish Area flyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 6–0–2 | Shaun Norman |
PTS | 8 | 18 Sep 1995 | St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| 7 | Draw | 5–0–2 | Louis Veitch |
PTS | 6 | 5 Apr 1995 | Magnum Centre, Irvine, Scotland |
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| 6 | Draw | 5–0–1 | Lyndon Kershaw |
PTS | 6 | 20 Feb 1995 | St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Neil Parry |
PTS | 6 | 16 Jan 1995 | Brunton Hall, Musselburgh, Scotland |
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Neil Parry |
PTS | 6 | 21 Nov 1994 | St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Tiger Singh |
PTS | 6 | 20 Sep 1994 | Brunton Hall, Musselburgh, England |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Terrace Gaskin |
PTS | 6 | 28 March 1994 | Brunton Hall, Musselburgh, Scotland |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Ian Bailie |
KO | 3 (6) | 4 Mar 1994 | Volunteer Rooms, Irvine, Scotland |
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References
- "Roll of Honour". England Boxing. Retrieved 10 January 2022.
- "Damaen Kelly vs. Keith Knox - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- "Keith Knox vs. Jason Booth - BoxRec". boxrec.com. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
- "BoxRec: Bout". boxrec.com. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
