Gavin Rees

Gavin Rees (born 10 May 1980) is a retired Welsh former professional boxing world champion who competed from 1998 to 2014. He held the WBA super lightweight title from 2007 to 2008 and challenged once for the WBC lightweight title in 2013. At regional level, he held the British lightweight title twice between 2010 and 2012, and the EBU European lightweight title from 2011 to 2012.

Gavin Rees
Rees (middle) in 2008
Statistics
Nickname(s)The Rock
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach64 in (163 cm)
NationalityWelsh
Born (1980-05-10) 10 May 1980
Newport, Wales
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights43
Wins38
Wins by KO19
Losses4
Draws1

Career

After a successful amateur career, Rees turned professional in 1998.

World champion

In 2007, Rees defeated Souleymane M'baye to become the WBA Light Welterweight champion with a unanimous decision after 12 rounds.

Rees however lost his World title in his first defence via a 12th-round TKO loss to Andreas Kotelnik in March 2008.

Further success

Following his world title loss Rees was out of action for more than a year before returning in August 2009 to beat Johnny Greaves in 4 rounds. On 4 December, Rees entered the light welterweight prizefighter competition beating Ted Bami in the quarter-finals, Jason Cook in the semi-finals and Colin Lynes in the Final to win the £32,000 prize

Following his Prizefighter victory, Rees moved down to the (lightweight) division where he enjoyed instant success winning the British title in 2010 (which he then vacated). He has since won the European title in June 2011 and most recently regained the British title in July 2012.[1]

Rees fought Adrien Broner for the World Boxing Council lightweight world title at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on 16 February 2013. He lost the fight via 5th-round TKO.[2]

Personal life

Rees lives in Pantside, Wales and has five children all girls. Rees is now a boxing trainer in his hometown of Pantside, Newbridge at The Rocks Gym.

Professional boxing record
43 fights 38 wins 4 losses
By knockout 19 2
By decision 19 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
43 Win 38–4–1 Gary Buckland SD 12 2014-05-17 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
42 Loss 37–4–1 Gary Buckland SD 12 2014-02-01 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
41 Loss 37–3–1 Anthony Crolla MD 12 2013-06-30 Bolton Arena, Bolton, England, U.K. For WBO Light-Welterweight Inter-Continental title.
40 Loss 37–2–1 Adrien Broner TKO 5 (12) 2:59 2013-02-16 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. For WBC Lightweight title.
39 Win 37–1–1 Derry Mathews TKO 9 (12) 1:27 2012-07-07 Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, England, U.K. Retained European Lightweight Title, won British Lightweight title.
38 Win 36–1–1 Anthony Mezaache TKO 7 (12) 2:15 2012-03-23 Gymnase Georges Racine, Clichy, France Retained European Lightweight Title.
37 Draw 35–1–1 Derry Mathews TD 4 (12) 3:00 2011-10-01 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K. Retained European Lightweight Title.
36 Win 35–1 Andy Murray UD 12 2011-06-04 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Won vacant European Lightweight Title,
35 Win 34–1 John Watson TKO 11 (12), 2:13 2010-11-06 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K. Won vacant British Lightweight Title.
34 Win 33–1 Sam Amoako TKO 3 (6), ? 2010-06-11 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, U.K.
33 Win 32–1 Abdoulaye Soukouna PTS 6 2010-04-09 Alexandra Palace, London, England, U.K.
32 Win 31–1 Colin Lynes UD 3 2009-12-04 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter Light Welterweight Tournament Final.
31 Win 30–1 Jason Cook UD 3 2009-12-04 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter Light Welterweight Tournament Semi-final.
30 Win 29–1 Ted Bami UD 3 2009-12-04 Olympia, London, England, U.K. Prizefighter Light Welterweight Tournament Quarter-Final.
29 Win 28–1 Johnny Greaves RTD 4 (6), 3:00 2009-08-21 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
28 Loss 27–1 Andreas Kotelnik TKO 12 (12), 2:34 2008-03-22 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Lost WBA Light Welterweight Title.
27 Win 27–0 Souleymane M'baye UD 12 2007-07-21 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Won WBA Light Welterweight Title.
56 Win 26–0 Billy Smith PTS 6 2007-04-07 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
25 Win 25–0 Chill John PTS 8 2006-11-18 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
24 Win 24–0 Martin Watson PTS 6 2006-07-08 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
23 Win 23–0 Daniel Thorpe TKO 5 (6), 1:45 2006-03-11 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
22 Win 22–0 Carl Allen PTS 6 2004-09-03 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
21 Win 21–0 Michael Muya TKO 2 (8), 2:03 2004-07-03 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
20 Win 20–0 Daniel Thorpe TKO 5 (6), 2:44 2003-06-28 Newport Leisure Centre, Newport, Wales, U.K.
19 Win 19–0 Andrey Devyataykin PTS 6 2003-02-15 Conference Centre, Wembley, London, England, U.K.
18 Win 18–0 Jimmy Beech PTS 6 2002-12-14 Telewest Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, U.K.
17 Win 17–0 Serhiy Andriychikov TKO 1 (6), 2:53 2002-08-17 Cardiff Castle, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
16 Win 16–0 Ernie Smith TKO 5 (6), 1:21 2002-07-08 Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London, England, U.K.
15 Win 15–0 Gary Flear RTD 4 (6), 3:00 2002-04-20 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
14 Win 14–0 Rakhim Mingaleyev PTS 6 2002-02-12 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
13 Win 13–0 Nikolay Eremeev UD 12 2001-10-09 Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Retained WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title.
12 Win 12–0 Nigel Senior TKO 2 (4), 1:57 2001-07-21 Ponds Forge Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, U.K.
11 Win 11–0 Wladimir Borov TKO 4 (12), 0:55 2001-04-28 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K. Won WBO Inter-Continental featherweight title.
10 Win 10–0 Chris Jikells TKO 2 (6), 1:54 2001-01-15 Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England, U.K.
9 Win 9–0 Steve Hanley TD 1 (6), ? 2000-11-13 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
8 Win 8–0 Peter Buckley PTS 4 2000-09-23 York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England, U.K.
7 Win 7–0 Willie Valentine TKO 3 (6), ? 2000-05-29 Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, England, U.K.
6 Win 6–0 Peter Buckley PTS 4 2000-02-19 Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham, England, U.K.
5 Win 5–0 Dave Hinds TKO 2 (6), 2:46 1999-12-11 Everton Park Sports Centre, Liverpool, England, U.K.
4 Win 4–0 Wayne Jones TKO 2 (6), 0:35 1999-06-05 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales, U.K.
3 Win 3–0 Graham McGrath TKO 2 (4), 2:40 1999-03-27 Derby Storm Arena, Derby, Derbyshire, England, U.K.
2 Win 2–0 Ernie Smith PTS 4 1998-12-05 Whitchurch Leisure Centre, Bristol, England, U.K.
1 Win 1–0 John Farrell PTS 4 1998-09-05 Ice Rink, Telford, Shropshire, England, U.K. Professional debut.

See also

References
  1. "Gavin Rees stops Derry Mathews in ninth round of European rematch". BBC. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  2. "Adrien Broner Defeats Gavin Rees via 5th-Round TKO to Keep WBC Lightweight Title". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 20 February 2023.
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