Clinton Woods

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Clinton Woods (born 1 May 1972) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1994 to 2009, and held the IBF light-heavyweight title from 2005 to 2008. At regional level he held the Commonwealth super-middleweight title from 1997 to 1998, the British light-heavyweight title from 1999 to 2000, and the European and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles from 1999 to 2001.

Early life

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Career

Woods started his professional career with a points win over Dave Proctor in his home town of Sheffield. After compiling a record of 13–0 he stepped in with Craig Joseph and beat him over 10 rounds to win the Central Area super middleweight title. After a series of victories, Woods, with a record of 18–0, fought for the vacant Commonwealth belt against Mark Baker, who had a record of 20–1. Woods won the fight and claimed the belt with a 12-round points decision.[1]

In his next fight the unbeaten Woods found himself opposite former British champion David Starie. The fight ended in a first defeat for Woods.

Woods bounced back from the Starie defeat by moving up a weight division to light heavyweight and winning his next two fights before landing a shot at fellow Yorkshireman and current holder of the British, Commonwealth and European light-heavyweight titles Crawford Ashley. Woods knocked out Ashley in the eighth round to capture the three belts.

He ended up defending his Commonwealth and European titles twice each and adding the WBC International light-heavyweight title to his résumé. The latter victory being for a WBC strap, when Woods set himself up for an eliminator for the full WBC light heavyweight title. The fight took place in Sheffield, in September 2001. Woods beat the experienced Italian–Ugandan Yawe Davis in a unanimous decision that would allow him to attempt a world title.

World title fights

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Woods rebuilt from the defeat by Jones with three straight wins and then found himself in the ring with Glen Johnson. His second world title attempt was for the IBF belt and took place in November 2003 at Sheffield's Hillsborough Leisure Centre and the fight ended in a draw. Three months later in February 2004 the two met once again in Sheffield this time at the Ponds Forge Centre, the result this time going Johnson's way after 12 rounds.[3]

IBF champion

In his next fight Woods found himself in an IBF title eliminator. Eight months after his defeat to Johnson, Woods took on the Australian Jason DeLisle at the Octagon Centre in Sheffield. He won the fight despite being put down in the first round and set himself up for world title fight number 4. The title was vacant again and this time Woods found himself in the ring with undefeated American Rico Hoye. The fight took place in Rotherham and ended with Woods winning on a technical knockout (T.K.O.) when the referee stopped the fight in the fifth round.

In September 2005 at the Hallam FM Arena, Sheffield, Yorkshire, Woods defeated mandatory challenger and former WBO and Lineal champion Julio César González via a clear unanimous decision. A successful voluntary defence against DeLisle followed, before Woods fought Jamaican Glen Johnson for a third time. In the ninth round Woods sustained heavy punishment to the head at the hands of Johnson, but fought back to win the subsequent rounds. The American judge, Richard Bays scored the fight 115–112 in favour of Woods, Mickey Vann scored the contest 115–113 in favour of Johnson and Roberto Ramírez 116–112 scored in favour of Woods. It was a split decision but Woods had defeated the man who beat him in 2004.[4]

In September 2007, Woods again successfully defended his IBF title against Julio César González with a unanimous decision.

Defeat and comeback

In April 2008 at St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida in the United States, Woods gave a lacklustre display against American Antonio Tarver and lost his IBF title. Tarver out-boxed the Sheffield man on the way to a comfortable points victory. Following the defeat, a dejected Woods hinted that he may quit the sport.[5] A change of trainer followed, with Woods replacing Richard Poxon for Glyn Rhodes.[6] The change seemed to have paid off when on 14 February 2009 Woods travelled to the Channel Island of Jersey to defeat Kosovar-Albanian fighter Elvir Muriqi in an eliminator match for his old IBF title.[7]

Retirement

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Star on the Walk of Fame outside Sheffield Town Hall

In August 2009, Woods once more fought on the world stage when he again travelled to Florida, to challenge Tavoris Cloud for the then-vacant IBF title. Woods went on to lose a 12-round decision. When asked about retirement after the defeat, Woods said "To be honest, the thought of that upsets me more than losing the world title, retiring from the sport I love".[8] However, Woods announced his retirement from boxing on 8 September 2009.[9][10]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
48 Loss 42–5–1 Tavoris Cloud UD 12 28 Aug 2009 Hard Rock Live, Hollywood, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 42–4–1 Elvir Muriqi UD 12 14 Feb 2009 Hotel de France, Jersey, Channel IslandsScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 41–4–1 Antonio Tarver UD 12 12 Apr 2008 St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF light-heavyweight title;
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45 Win 41–3–1 Julio César González UD 12 29 Sep 2007 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 40–3–1 Glen Johnson SD 12 2 Sep 2006 Bolton Arena, Bolton, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 39–3–1 Jason DeLisle TKO 6 (12) 13 May 2006 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–3–1 Julio César González UD 12 9 Sep 2005 Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 37–3–1 Rico Hoye TKO 5 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 4 Mar 2005 Magna Science Adventure Centre, Rotherham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 36–3–1 Jason DeLisle TKO 12 (12), 1:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Oct 2004 Octagon Centre, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 35–3–1 Glen Johnson UD 12 6 Feb 2004 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Template:DrawDraw 35–2–1 Glen Johnson SD 12 7 Nov 2003 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant IBF light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 35–2 Demetrius Jenkins TKO 7 (10), 2:26Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Jun 2003 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 34–2 Arturo Rivera TKO 2 (10), 0:49Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Mar 2003 Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 33–2 Sergio Martin Beaz TKO 3 (10), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Jan 2003 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 32–2 Roy Jones Jr. TKO 6 (12) 7 Sep 2002 Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBA (Super), WBC, IBF, IBO, IBA, WBF, and The Ring light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 32–1 Clint Johnson TKO 3 16 Mar 2002 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 31–1 Yawe Davis UD 12 13 Sep 2001 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 30–1 Paul Bonson PTS 6 27 Jul 2001 Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 29–1 Ali Forbes RTD 10 (12), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Mar 2001 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC International light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 28–1 Greg Scott Briggs TKO 3 (10) 15 Jul 2000 London Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 27–1 Ole Klemetsen TKO 9 (12) 29 Apr 2000 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 26–1 Juan Nelongo UD 12 12 Feb 2000 Ponds Forge, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Terry Ford TKO 4 10 Dec 1999 Warsaw, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 John Lennox Lewis KO 10 (12), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Sep 1999 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Commonwealth light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 23–1 Sam Leuii TKO 6 (12), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Jul 1999 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Commonwealth light-heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–1 Crawford Ashley TKO 8 (12), 1:38Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Mar 1999 Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European, British, and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–1 Mark Smallwood TKO 7 (8), 2:19Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Nov 1998 Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–1 Peter Mason RTD 4 (6), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Jun 1998 Grosvenor House Hotel, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 19–1 David Starie PTS 12 28 Mar 1998 Hull Arena, Hull, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost Commonwealth super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Mark Baker PTS 12 6 Dec 1997 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Commonwealth super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Jeff Finlayson PTS 8 26 Nov 1997 Grosvenor House Hotel, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Danny Juma PTS 8 25 Oct 1997 Deeside Leisure Centre, Queensferry, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Darren Ashton PTS 6 26 Jun 1997 Pinegrove Country Club, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Darren Littlewood TKO 6 (10), 1:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Apr 1997 Pinegrove Country Club, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British Central Area super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Steve Shelley TKO 2 (4), 2:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Feb 1997 Leisure Centre, Mansfield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Craig Joseph PTS 10 14 Nov 1996 Pinegrove Country Club, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British Central Area super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Ernie Loveridge PTS 6 13 Jun 1996 Pinegrove Country Club, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 John Duckworth PTS 8 16 Mar 1996 Pinegrove Country Club, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Chris Walker TKO 6 (6) 5 Feb 1996 Norfolk Gardens Hotel, Bradford, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Andy Ewen TKO 3 22 Nov 1995 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Phil Ball TKO 4 20 Oct 1995 Leisure Centre, Mansfield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Paul Murray PTS 6 21 Sep 1995 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Kevin Burton TKO 6 (6), 1:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 Jun 1995 Variety Club, Batley, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Kevin Burton PTS 6 16 May 1995 Winter Gardens, Cleethorpes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Japhet Hans TKO 3 (6), 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Apr 1995 Pinegrove Country Club, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Paul Clarkson TKO 1 23 Feb 1995 Quality Royal Hotel, Cottingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Earl Ling TKO 5 (6) 12 Dec 1994 Winter Gardens, Cleethorpes, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Dave Proctor PTS 6 17 Nov 1994 Pinegrove Country Club, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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  1. ↑ Boxrec | Clinton Woods professional record
  2. ↑ BBC Sport | Q&A with Clinton Woods
  3. ↑ Britishboxing.nt | Woods recordTemplate:Category handler[<span title="Script error: No such module "string".">usurped]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  4. ↑ BBC Sport | Woods hits back to stun Johnson
  5. ↑ BBC Sport | Woods may quit after Tarver loss
  6. ↑ BBC Sport | Rejuvenated Woods changes trainer
  7. ↑ BBC Sport | Woods beats Muriqi in eliminator
  8. ↑ BBC Sport | Cloud win foils Woods title hopes
  9. ↑ BoxingNews365 > Clinton Woods RetiresTemplate:Category handler[<span title="Script error: No such module "string".">usurped]Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  10. ↑ Sheffield Star | It's all over as Clinton quits boxing

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Glenn Campbell 		British Central Area
super-middleweight champion
14 November 1996 – December 1997
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Mike Gormley

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Henry Wharton 		Commonwealth
super-middleweight champion
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light-heavyweight champion
13 March 1999 – March 2001
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Yawe Davis

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British
light-heavyweight champion
13 March 1999 – May 2000
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Neil Simpson

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Commonwealth
light-heavyweight champion
13 March 1999 – January 2001
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Yawe Davis 		WBC International
light-heavyweight champion
24 March 2001 – April 2001
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Dzhabrail Dzhabrailov

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Glen Johnson 		IBF light-heavyweight champion
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