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Herol Graham

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Herol Graham (born 13 September 1959) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1978 to 1998. A three-time world title challenger, he is generally acknowledged as one of the best British boxers of the post-war era to have never won a world championship.[2] He beat Champions Lindell Holmes, Ayub Kalule and Vinny Pazienza.

Herol Graham
Born (1959-09-13) 13 September 1959 (age 64)
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
NationalityBritish
Other namesBomber[1]
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (182 cm)
Reach77 in (196 cm)
StanceSouthpaw
Boxing record
Total fights54
Wins48
Wins by KO28
Losses6
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  England
English National Championships
Gold medal – first place 1978 London Middleweight

Amateur career

Highlights

1976 Junior World Welterweight Champion (beat John Mugabi in final)

1977 Senior ABA Light-Middleweight finalist (lost to Steve Hopkin)

1978 Senior ABA Middleweight Champion

Professional career

In 1978, after winning the ABA middleweight title, Graham turned professional, fighting out of Brendan Ingle's gym in the Wincobank area of Sheffield.

Graham went undefeated in his first 38 fights, winning the British, Commonwealth and European light-middleweight titles, as well as the British and European middleweight titles. He eventually lost his unbeaten record defending his European middleweight title against future world champion Sumbu Kalambay in 1987. Graham would go on to fight for world titles twice at middleweight and once at super middleweight. In his first attempt, challenging for the vacant WBA middleweight title, he took Mike McCallum to a close split decision; points deducted for a punch to the back of McCallum's head ended up costing Graham the verdict. A year later, in another world title challenge, he lost to Julian Jackson for the vacant WBC middleweight title. After outclassing Jackson for nearly 4 rounds, Graham was knocked out cold before he hit the canvas by the now-famous devastating right cross known as the 'Punch of the Century'.[2]

Four years of inactivity were followed by an unexpected comeback in which Graham put together a series of victories to gain a last shot at a world title in March 1998. Challenging Charles Brewer for his IBF super middleweight title, Graham was stopped in the tenth round. Following this he retired from the ring and now lives in London, working as a personal trainer and specialising in boxing-based exercises.

In February 2009, Graham's son was injured in what police described as a "targeted shooting" at Westfield, Sheffield.[3]

Graham released his autobiography entitled Bomber: Behind the Laughter in 2011.[2]

Graham has ongoing mental health issues from boxing injuries.[1]

Personal life

Graham's parents are Jamaican.[4]

Professional boxing record

54 fights48 wins6 losses
By knockout283
By decision203
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
54Loss48–6Charles BrewerTKO10 (12)28 Mar 1998Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USFor IBF super-middleweight title
53Win48–5Vinny PazienzaUD126 Dec 1997Wembley Arena, London, EnglandRetained WBC International super-middleweight title
52Win47–5Chris JohnsonTKO8 (12), 2:4012 Jul 1997London Olympia, London, EnglandWon vacant WBC International super-middleweight title
51Win46–5Craig JosephPTS84 Mar 1997Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, England
50Win45–5Terry FordPTS826 Nov 1996Concorde Sports Centre, Sheffield, England
49Loss44–5Frank GrantTKO9 (12), 2:2023 Sep 1992Elland Road, Leeds, EnglandLost British middleweight title
48Loss44–4Sumbu KalambayUD1212 Mar 1992Pesaro, ItalyFor European middleweight title
47Win44–3John AshtonTKO6 (12), 2:3410 Dec 1991City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandRetained British middleweight title
46Loss43–3Julian JacksonKO4 (12), 1:1324 Nov 1990Torrequebrada Hotel, Benalmádena, SpainFor vacant WBC middleweight title
45Win43–2Ismael NegronKO3 (10), 1:3711 Apr 1990Leisure Centre, Dewsbury, England
44Win42–2Rod DouglasRTD9 (12)25 Oct 1989Wembley Arena, London, EnglandRetained British middleweight title
43Loss41–2Mike McCallumSD1210 May 1989Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandFor vacant WBA middleweight title
42Win41–1Johnny MelfahTKO5 (12)23 Nov 1988York Hall, London, EnglandRetained British middleweight title
41Win40–1James CookTKO5 (12)8 Jun 1988City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant British middleweight title
40Win39–1Ricky StackhouseTKO8 (10), 0:315 Dec 1987Adwick Leisure Centre, Doncaster, England
39Loss38–1Sumbu KalambayUD1226 May 1987Wembley Arena, London, EnglandLost European middleweight title
38Win38–0Charles BostonTKO7 (10)17 Jan 1987King's Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
37Win37–0Mark KaylorRTD8 (12)4 Nov 1986Wembley Arena, London, EnglandRetained European middleweight title
36Win36–0Ernie RabotteTKO1 (10), 1:5423 Jun 1986Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, US
35Win35–0Ayub KaluleTKO10 (12), 2:105 Feb 1986City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandWon European middleweight title
34Win34–0Sanderline WilliamsPTS103 Dec 1985Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland
33Win33–0Roberto Justino RuizTKO2 (10), 1:3316 Oct 1985Royal Albert Hall, London, England
32Win32–0Jimmy PriceKO1 (12)24 Apr 1985Britannia Leisure Centre, London, EnglandWon vacant British middleweight title
31Win31–0Rose RosemainKO5 (10), 1:326 Mar 1985Royal Albert Hall, London, England
30Win30–0Liam ColemanTKO3 (8), 2:0126 Nov 1984City Hall, Sheffield, England
29Win29–0Jose SeysTKO6 (10), 1:4716 Oct 1984Royal Albert Hall, London, England
28Win28–0Irving HinesKO2 (10)25 Sep 1984Wembley Arena, London, England
27Win27–0Lindell HolmesTKO5 (10)22 Jul 1984Bramall Lane, Sheffield, England
26Win26–0Germain Le MaitreTKO8 (12)9 Dec 1983La Soucoupe, Saint-Nazaire, FranceRetained European light-middleweight title
25Win25–0Carlos BetancourtKO1 (10)11 Oct 1983Royal Albert Hall, London, England
24Win24–0Clement TshinzaKO2 (12), 1:3723 May 1983City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandWon vacant European light-middleweight title
23Win23–0Tony NelsonRTD5 (10)15 Mar 1983Wembley Arena, London, England
22Win22–0Hunter ClayPTS1530 Sep 1982National Stadium, Lagos, NigeriaRetained Commonwealth light-middleweight title
21Win21–0Fred CoransonPTS1022 Apr 1982Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England
20Win20–0Chris ChristianTKO9 (15), 0:5724 Feb 1982City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandRetained British and Commonwealth light-middleweight titles
19Win19–0Kenny BristolPTS1525 Nov 1981City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandWon Commonwealth light-middleweight title
18Win18–0Prince RodneyTKO1 (10), 1:1617 Jun 1981City Hall, Sheffield, England
17Win17–0Pat ThomasPTS1524 Mar 1981City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandWon British light-middleweight title
16Win16–0Lancelot InnisPTS1022 Jan 1981Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England
15Win15–0Larry MayesTKO4 (10), 2:5630 Oct 1980Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, England
14Win14–0Joey MackPTS89 Sep 1980Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, England
13Win13–0George DanaharPTS822 Apr 1980Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, England
12Win12–0Glen McEwanPTS812 Feb 1980Fiesta Nightclub, Sheffield, England
11Win11–0Errol McKenziePTS827 Nov 1979Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, England
10Win10–0Billy AhearneTKO3 (8)27 Oct 1979Civic Hall, Barnsley, England
9Win9–0Lloyd JamesPTS826 Sep 1979Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, England
8Win8–0Gordon GeorgePTS816 May 1979Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, England
7Win7–0Mac NicholsonPTS827 Apr 1979Gosforth Park Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, England
6Win6–0George WalkerPTS827 Mar 1979Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England
5Win5–0Dave SouthwellPTS828 Feb 1979Executive Sporting Club, Burslem, England
4Win4–0Dave SouthwellPTS812 Feb 1979Top Rank Suite, Reading, England
3Win3–0Jimmy RobertsTKO2 (6)22 Jan 1979Bradford, England
2Win2–0Curtis MarshRTD1 (6)4 Dec 1978Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, England
1Win1–0Vivian WaitePTS628 Nov 1978Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, England

References

Sporting positions
Amateur boxing titles
Previous:
Robert Davies		 ABA middleweight champion
1978		Next:
Nicky Wilshire
Regional boxing titles
Preceded by British light-middleweight champion
24 March 1981 – May 1983
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Prince Rodney
Preceded by Commonwealth light-middleweight champion
25 November 1981 – August 1984
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Ken Salisbury
Vacant
Title last held by
Luigi Minchillo 		European light-middleweight champion
23 May 1983 – May 1984
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Jimmy Cable
Vacant
Title last held by
Tony Sibson 		British middleweight champion
24 April 1985 – October 1986
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Brian Anderson
Preceded by European middleweight champion
5 February 1986 – 26 May 1987		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Tony Sibson 		British middleweight champion
8 June 1988 – 23 September 1992		Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Jaffa Ballogou 		WBC International super-middleweight champion
12 July 1997 – March 1998
Vacated		Vacant
Title next held by
Éric Lucas
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