Martin Joseph Ward

Martin Joseph Ward (born 13 July 1991) is a British professional boxer. He held the British super-featherweight title from 2016 to 2017, and the Commonwealth and European super-featherweight titles from 2017 to 2018.

Martin Joseph Ward
Statistics
Nickname(s)Wardy
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
NationalityBritish
Born (1991-07-13) 13 July 1991
Leeds, England
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights28
Wins24
Wins by KO11
Losses2
Draws2

Life

Martin Ward is the son of a builder, and one of five children.[1] Some of his brothers, including John Ward, who in 2010 was the Junior European champion in his weight class. He attended Sawyers Hall College, but left school at age 14.[1] He trains at the Repton Boxing Club in Bethnal Green.[2] In August 2012, he and his brother John Ward were shot on farmland in Essex in what Essex police called a "neighbour feud."[3] Francis O'Donoghue was sentenced to sixteen and half years for the shooting.[4]

Amateur career

Martin Ward won the title in 2007 at the Junior European Union Championships (Cadets) of the European Union in Porto Torres in the weight class under 46 kg, just edging out Hamza Touba from Germany in points (23-22). At the Junior European Championship (Cadets) of the same year in Siofok, he earned the bronze medal. He also won a bronze at the Junior World Championship (Cadets) 2007 in Baku, where he lost in the semi-final against Elvin Isayev from Azerbaijan by points (5-18).

In 2008, he earned a silver in flyweight at the Brandenburg Cup in Frankfurt an der Oder, losing to Qualid Berlaoura from France to points (9-18). In 2009, he won another international title, the European Youth Championship (formerly Junior Championship) in Szczecin in featherweight, defeating in the final round Bunjamin Aydin from Turkey by points (4-0).

In 2010, Martin Ward became the first English featherweight champion with a points victory in the final over Ryan Farrag (18-4). Later that year he won the 1st Championship of Great Britain, where he defeated lightweight Josh Taylor from Scotland in the finals (10-9). He qualified in England for participation in the 2011 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Ankara in lightweight. He started there in lightweight, defeating Tomas Vano from Slovakia (20-6) and Ildar Vaganov from Russia (16-10) to points. His victory over Vaganov, in particular, caused a stir, but in the quarterfinals, he was defeated by Vladimir Saruhanyan from Armenia to points (15-22) and thus finished fifth.

Based on these successes, he was hopeful of being able to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. However, in the 2011 World Championships in Baku he was defeated in the second round by Robson Conceição of Brazil (20-21), after being docked two points by the referee.[1] For this reason, he was not selected to participate in the Olympic Games in London.

International championships

YearPlaceCompetitionWeight classNotes
20071Junior European Union Championships (Cadets) in Porto Torres, Italyunder 46 kgPoints win over Erdi Alfaslan, Turkey (19-12), referee stopped contest in the first round over Alessandro Cubedau, Italy and points win over Hamza Touba, Germany (23-22)
20073Junior European Championships (Cadets) in Siofokunder 46 kgPoints win over Catalin Gheorghe, Romania (21-20), referee stopped contest in the second round over Mikola Buzenko, Ukraine
20073Junior World Championships (Cadets) in Bakuunder 46 kgPoints victory over Robert Kanalas, Hungary (21-13) and Luis Cortes, USA (21:10) and points defeat against Elvin Isajew, Azerbaijan (5-18)
20082Brandenburg-Cup (Junioren) in Frankfurt an der OderFlyweightPoints win over Alkan Özdemir, Turkey (18-5) and Dieter Geier, Germany (15-8) and points defeat against Qualid Belaoura, France (9-18)
20089European Union Championship in CetniewoFlyweightPoints defeat against Kerem Guren, Turkey (12-14)
20091Youth European Championship in StettinFeatherweightPoints win over David Kanalas, Hungary (9-2), Wassili Tocu, Moldova (7-2), Elvin Alijew, Azerbaijan (8-0) und Bunjamin Aydin, Turkey (4-0)
20091Tammer-Turnier in TampereFeatherweightPoints win over Mikka Lehtinen, Finland (11-3) and Joe Ham, Scotland (9-4)
20101Nations Cup in Wiener NeustadtLightweightPoints win over Ciaran Bates, Ireland (9-6) and Janosz Török, Hungary (4-2)
20101British Championships in ManchesterLightweightPoints win over Josh Taylor, Scotland (10-9)
2011262nd Strandja-Memorial in PazardzhikLightweightPoints win over Vage Saruhanjan, Armenia (3-2), Ildar Waganow, Russia (+1:1) and Elvin Isajew (5-3) and points defeat against Airin Ismetow, Bulgaria (2-2+)
20115Gee-Bee-Tournament in HelsinkiLightweightPoints defeat against David Oliver Joyce, Ireland (4-16)
20115European Championship in AnkaraLightweightPoints win over Tomas Vano, Slovakia (20-6) and Ildar Waganaow (16:10) and points defeat against Vladimir Saruhanyan, Armenia (15-22)
201117World Championship in BakuLightweightPoints win over Dragos Marin, Romania (15-7) and points defeat against Robson Conceição of Brazil (20-21)
20111London International InvitationalLightweightPoints win over Eugen Burhard (10-5) in final

English championships

YearPlaceWeight classNotes
20093Bantamweightdisqualifying loss in the semi-final against James Allen
20101Featherweightpoints win in the final over Ryan Farrag (18-4)

International matches

YearPlaceWeight classNotes
2007DublinIreland vs. England (Junior)bis 46 kgpoints win over Neil Walker (21-4)
2008WestportIreland vs. EnglandFeatherweightPoints defeat against Carl Frampton (14-14+)
2008Sligo/IrlandIreland vs. EnglandFeatherweightpoints defeat against Willie Carey (11-11+)
2008GyöngyösHungary vs. EnglandFeatherweightpoints win over Miklós Ráth
2008HajdúszoboszlóHungary vs. EnglandFeatherweightreferee stopped contest in the second rough against Róbert Könnyű
2010StockholmSweden vs. EnglandFeatherweightpoints win over Bashir Hassan (2-1)

Professional career

He began his professional career on 8 September 2012, where he has had considerable success.

Ward vs. Boschiero

Ward fought Devis Boschiero on 30th November, 2018. Boschiero went into the fight ranked at #11 by the IBF at super featherweight. The scorecards were announced as in favor of Ward, who won by split decision.[5]

Ward vs. Amparan

On 8 February, 2020, Ward beat Jesus Amparan by points in the 10th round.[6]

Ward. vs Fuzile

On 29th May 2021, Azinga Fuzile beat Ward by technical knockout in the 8th round. Fuzile was ranked number 5 by the IBF at super featherweight.[7]

Professional boxing record

28 fights 24 wins 2 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 13 0
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
28 Loss 24–2–2 South Africa Azinga Fuzile TKO 7 (12), 2:55 29 May 2021 United States Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
27 Win 24–1–2 Mexico Jesus Amparan PTS 10 8 Feb 2020 United Kingdom FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
26 Win 23–1–2 Nicaragua Josue Bendana TKO 5 (8) 31 Aug 2019 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England
25 Win 22–1–2 Spain Antonio Rodriguez PTS 6 18 May 2019 United Kingdom SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
24 Win 21–1–2 Italy Devis Boschiero SD 12 30 Nov 2018 Italy Teatro Obi Hall, Florence, Italy Won vacant WBC International Silver super-featherweight title
23 Win 20–1–2 Tanzania Mohammed Kambuluta KO 2 (6), 1:37 27 Oct 2018 United Kingdom Copper Box Arena, London, England
22 Loss 19–1–2 United Kingdom James Tennyson TKO 5 (12), 2:24 5 May 2018 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England Lost European, and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles;
For WBA International super-featherweight title
21 Win 19–0–2 Spain Juli Giner TKO 6 (12), 1:30 13 Dec 2017 United Kingdom York Hall, London, England Won vacant European super-featherweight title
20 Win 18–0–2 United Kingdom Anthony Cacace UD 12 15 Jul 2017 United Kingdom Wembley Arena, London, England Retained British super-featherweight title;
Won vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title
19 Win 17–0–2 United Kingdom Maxi Hughes UD 12 25 Mar 2017 United Kingdom Manchester Arena, Manchester, England Retained British super-featherweight title
18 Win 16–0–2 United Kingdom Ronnie Clark UD 12 26 Nov 2016 United Kingdom Wembley Arena, London, England Retained British super-featherweight title
17 Win 15–0–2 United Kingdom Andy Townend TKO 8 (12), 0:54 10 Sep 2016 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England Won vacant British super-featherweight title
16 Win 14–0–2 Dominican Republic Ruddy Encarnacion UD 10 16 Apr 2016 United Kingdom First Direct Arena, Leeds, England Retained WBC International super-featherweight title
15 Win 13–0–2 Italy Mario Pisanti TKO 3 (10), 2:44 30 Jan 2016 United Kingdom Copper Box Arena, London, England Retained WBC International super-featherweight title
14 Win 12–0–2 Spain Sergio Blanco UD 10 1 Aug 2015 United Kingdom Craven Park, Hull, England Retained WBC International super-featherweight title
13 Win 11–0–2 United Kingdom Maxi Hughes RTD 5 (10), 3:00 11 Apr 2015 United Kingdom First Direct Arena, Leeds, England Won vacant WBC International super-featherweight title
12 Draw 10–0–2 United Kingdom Maxi Hughes MD 10 6 Dec 2014 United Kingdom York Hall, London, England
11 Win 10–0–1 Georgia (country) Kakhaber Avetisian TKO 8 (8), 2:57 20 Sep 2014 United Kingdom Wembley Arena, London, England
10 Draw 9–0–1 United Kingdom Ian Bailey TD 1 (4), 1:41 31 May 2014 United Kingdom Wembley Stadium, London, England
9 Win 9–0 Nicaragua Reynaldo Cajina PTS 4 21 May 2014 United Kingdom First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
8 Win 8–0 United Kingdom Craig Woodruff TKO 4 (6), 1:36 1 Mar 2014 United Kingdom Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
7 Win 7–0 United Kingdom Ben Wager TKO 6 (6), 0:58 14 Dec 2013 United Kingdom ExCel Arena, London, England
6 Win 6–0 United Kingdom Andy Harris TKO 3 (6), 2:30 25 Mar 2013 United Kingdom The O2 Arena, London, England
5 Win 5–0 United Kingdom Kevin Hanks TKO 5 (6), 0:56 9 Mar 2013 United Kingdom Wembley Arena, London, England
4 Win 4–0 United Kingdom Dougie Curran PTS 4 8 Dec 2012 United Kingdom Olympia, London, England
3 Win 3–0 United Kingdom Dan Carr PTS 4 17 Nov 2012 United Kingdom Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, England
2 Win 2–0 Lithuania Simas Volosinas PTS 4 22 Sep 2012 United Kingdom Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1 Win 1–0 United Kingdom Kristian Laight PTS 4 8 Sep 2012 United Kingdom Alexandra Palace, London, England

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