Duke McKenzie

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Duke McKenzie Template:Post-nominals (born 5 May 1963) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1982 to 1998.[1] He is a three-weight world champion, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) flyweight title from 1988 to 1989; the World Boxing Organization (WBO) bantamweight title from 1991 to 1992; and the WBO junior-featherweight title from 1992 to 1993. At regional level he held the British flyweight title from 1985 to 1988; the European flyweight title from 1986 to 1988; and the British featherweight title from 1993 to 1994. After retiring from the sport, McKenzie has worked as a boxing commentator for broadcaster ITV.

Professional career

Previously a highly successful professional boxer, McKenzie has been British champion at two weights, a European champion once and world champion at three different weights. His professional record is 39-7 (20 by KO).

Flyweight

He won the British flyweight title (5 June 1985) with a fourth round stoppage over Danny Flynn. He later defended this against Charlie Magri (20 May 1986) and added Magri's European flyweight title.

Both titles were relinquished when McKenzie won the IBF flyweight Title on 5 October 1988 with an 11th-round knockout over Rolando Bohol.

After two title defences and one non-title, McKenzie lost the IBF flyweight title to Dave McAuley on 7 June 1989 in his first defeat.

Bantamweight

An unsuccessful challenge for the European (EBU) Bantamweight title on 30 September 1990 saw McKenzie lose to Thierry Jacob of France.

On 30 June 1991 McKenzie became a world champion for a second time, winning the WBO bantamweight title with a 12-round decision over Gaby Canizales. This was lost to Rafael Del Valle on 13 May 1992 when McKenzie suffered his first knockout loss, in the first round.

Super bantamweight

On 15 October 1992 McKenzie became a three-weight world champion, beating Jesse Benavides after twelve rounds for the WBO Super Bantamweight title. On 9 June 1993, Daniel Jimenez beat McKenzie on points, in his first defence of this title.

Featherweight

On 18 December 1993 McKenzie became a four-weight regional champion, beating John Davison for the British Featherweight title. An attempt to become world champion at this division ended in a knockout loss to Steve Robinson on 1 October 1994. McKenzie's next fight was an unsuccessful challenge for Mehdi Labdouni's European featherweight title.

McKenzie's last fight, in March 1998, saw him lose in farcical circumstances in the first round to 4-4 Santiago Rojas.

Life after boxing

He previously commentated on boxing for BBC Radio Five Live and BBC television with John Rawling. He joined ITV with Rawling when boxing returned to the network in September 2005. He has also broadcast for BoxNation, Primetime and Al Jazeera. He also runs a flourishing gymnasium in Purley.

Personal life

He is the brother of former British and European champion Clinton McKenzie, and former amateur boxer and politician Winston McKenzie. On 4 March 1989, Duke witnessed the Purley station rail crash, and was amongst those who helped in the aftermath.[2]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
46 Loss 39–7 Santiago Rojas Alcantara KO 1 (12), 1:04Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Mar 1998 Crystal Palace National Sports Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 39–6 Carl Allen PTS 8 30 Jun 1997 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 38–6 Bamana Dibateza PTS 8 25 Mar 1997 Lewisham Theatre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 37–6 Elvis Parsley TKO 1 25 Jun 1996 Leisure Centre, Mansfield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Loss 36–6 Mehdi Labdouni PTS 12 28 Apr 1995 Fontenay-sous-Bois, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For EBU featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Loss 36–5 Steve Robinson KO 9 (12), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 Oct 1994 National Ice Rink, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 36–4 Mark Hargreaves TKO 3 (6) 17 Aug 1994 Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 35–4 Marcelo Rodriguez PTS 8 29 Jan 1994 National Ice Rink, Cardiff, WalesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 34–4 John Davison TKO 4 (12) 18 Dec 1993 Wythenshawe Forum, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Loss 33–4 Daniel Jiménez MD 12 9 Jun 1993 Lewisham Theatre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBO junior-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–3 Jesse Benavides UD 12 15 Oct 1992 Lewisham Theatre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO junior-featherweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–3 Peter Buckley TKO 3 (8) 7 Sep 1992 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Loss 31–3 Rafael del Valle KO 1 (12), 1:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 May 1992 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBO bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 31–2 Wilfredo Vargas TKO 8 (12), 0:58Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Mar 1992 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 30–2 César Soto UD 12 12 Sep 1991 Latchmere Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBO bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 29–2 Gaby Canizales UD 12 30 Jun 1991 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBO bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 28–2 Chris Clarkson TKO 5 (6) 4 Apr 1991 Town Hall, Watford, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 27–2 Julio Blanco TKO 7 (10), 1:17Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Feb 1991 Town Hall, Watford, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–2 Peter Buckley TKO 5 (8) 10 Jan 1991 Latchmere Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Loss 25–2 Thierry Jacob UD 12 30 Sep 1990 Calais, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant EBU bantamweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 25–1 Guillermo Flores PTS 8 8 Nov 1989 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 24–1 David Moreno PTS 10 12 Oct 1989 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 23–1 Dave McAuley UD 12 7 Jun 1989 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Tony DeLuca TKO 4 (12), 2:03Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Mar 1989 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Artemio Ruiz PTS 10 30 Nov 1988 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Rolando Bohol TKO 11 (12), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Oct 1988 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won IBF flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Jose Gallegos PTS 10 4 May 1988 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Agapito Gómez KO 2 (12) 9 Mar 1988 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained EBU flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Juan Herrera PTS 10 2 Dec 1987 Wembley Conference Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Jose Manuel Diaz PTS 8 24 Mar 1987 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Giampiero Pinna MD 12 17 Dec 1986 Acqui Terme, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained EBU flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Lee Cargle PTS 10 19 Nov 1986 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Charlie Magri TKO 5 (12) 20 May 1986 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British flyweight title;
Won EBU flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Sonny Long PTS 10 19 Feb 1986 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Orlando Maestre PTS 8 16 Oct 1985 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Danny Flynn TKO 4 (12), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Jun 1985 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British flyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Julio Guerrero PTS 8 6 Mar 1985 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Gary Roberts KO 1 23 May 1984 Grosvenor House Hotel, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 David Capo MD 4 15 Jan 1984 Sands, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Alain Limarola PTS 6 22 Nov 1983 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Jerry Davis TKO 2 (6) 18 Oct 1983 Tropicana, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Lupe Sanchez KO 2 (6), 1:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Mar 1983 Convention Center, Reno, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Gregorio Hernandez TKO 3 3 Mar 1983 Grand Olympic Auditorium, Los Angeles, California, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Dave Pearson TKO 1 27 Feb 1983 Showboat Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Andy King TKO 2 (6), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Jan 1983 Hilton, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Charlie Brown TKO 1 (6), 2:08Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Nov 1982 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Professional debutScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Titles in boxing

Major world titles

Regional/International titles

See also

References

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  1. ↑ Template:Boxrec. Retrieved 13 December 2016.
  2. ↑ Whalley, Kirsty (1 March 2009). "Death in the afternoon: 20 years on, Croydon remembers the Purley Rail Crash". Your Local Guardian. Newsquest. Retrieved 14 December 2016.

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External links

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Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
Hugh Russell 		British flyweight champion
5 June 1985 – October 1986
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Dave McAuley
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check European flyweight champion
20 May 1986 – October 1988
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Eyüp Can
Vacant
Title last held by
Sean Murphy 		British featherweight champion
18 December 1993 – May 1994
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Billy Hardy

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check IBF flyweight champion
5 October 1988 – 7 June 1989 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO bantamweight champion
30 June 1991 – 13 May 1992 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBO junior featherweight champion
15 October 1992 – 9 June 1993 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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