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.[1] He beat Champions Lindell Holmes, Ayub Kalule and Vinny Pazienza.

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'.[1]

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.[2]

Graham released his autobiography entitled Bomber: Behind the Laughter in 2011.[1]

Graham has ongoing mental health issues from boxing injuries.[3]

Personal life

Graham's parents are Jamaican.[4]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
54 Loss 48–6 Charles Brewer TKO 10 (12) 28 Mar 1998 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For IBF super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
53 Win 48–5 Vinny Pazienza UD 12 6 Dec 1997 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC International super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
52 Win 47–5 Chris Johnson TKO 8 (12), 2:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 12 Jul 1997 London Olympia, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC International super-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
51 Win 46–5 Craig Joseph PTS 8 4 Mar 1997 Elephant and Castle Shopping Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Win 45–5 Terry Ford PTS 8 26 Nov 1996 Concorde Sports Centre, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 44–5 Frank Grant TKO 9 (12), 2:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Sep 1992 Elland Road, Leeds, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost British middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Loss 44–4 Sumbu Kalambay UD 12 12 Mar 1992 Pesaro, ItalyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 44–3 John Ashton TKO 6 (12), 2:34Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Dec 1991 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Loss 43–3 Julian Jackson KO 4 (12), 1:13Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Nov 1990 Torrequebrada Hotel, Benalmádena, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBC middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 43–2 Ismael Negron KO 3 (10), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 11 Apr 1990 Leisure Centre, Dewsbury, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 42–2 Rod Douglas RTD 9 (12) 25 Oct 1989 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Loss 41–2 Mike McCallum SD 12 10 May 1989 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 41–1 Johnny Melfah TKO 5 (12) 23 Nov 1988 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 40–1 James Cook TKO 5 (12) 8 Jun 1988 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 39–1 Ricky Stackhouse TKO 8 (10), 0:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Dec 1987 Adwick Leisure Centre, Doncaster, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Loss 38–1 Sumbu Kalambay UD 12 26 May 1987 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 38–0 Charles Boston TKO 7 (10) 17 Jan 1987 King's Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 37–0 Mark Kaylor RTD 8 (12) 4 Nov 1986 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 36–0 Ernie Rabotte TKO 1 (10), 1:54Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Jun 1986 Caesars Palace, Paradise, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 35–0 Ayub Kalule TKO 10 (12), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Feb 1986 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 34–0 Sanderline Williams PTS 10 3 Dec 1985 Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern IrelandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 33–0 Roberto Justino Ruiz TKO 2 (10), 1:33Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 Oct 1985 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 32–0 Jimmy Price KO 1 (12) 24 Apr 1985 Britannia Leisure Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant British middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 31–0 Rose Rosemain KO 5 (10), 1:32Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Mar 1985 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 30–0 Liam Coleman TKO 3 (8), 2:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 26 Nov 1984 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 29–0 Jose Seys TKO 6 (10), 1:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 Oct 1984 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 28–0 Irving Hines KO 2 (10) 25 Sep 1984 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 27–0 Lindell Holmes TKO 5 (10) 22 Jul 1984 Bramall Lane, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 26–0 Germain Le Maitre TKO 8 (12) 9 Dec 1983 La Soucoupe, Saint-Nazaire, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 25–0 Carlos Betancourt KO 1 (10) 11 Oct 1983 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 24–0 Clement Tshinza KO 2 (12), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 May 1983 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant European light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 23–0 Tony Nelson RTD 5 (10) 15 Mar 1983 Wembley Arena, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 22–0 Hunter Clay PTS 15 30 Sep 1982 National Stadium, Lagos, NigeriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained Commonwealth light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 21–0 Fred Coranson PTS 10 22 Apr 1982 Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 20–0 Chris Christian TKO 9 (15), 0:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Feb 1982 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained British and Commonwealth light-middleweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 19–0 Kenny Bristol PTS 15 25 Nov 1981 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Commonwealth light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 18–0 Prince Rodney TKO 1 (10), 1:16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Jun 1981 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 17–0 Pat Thomas PTS 15 24 Mar 1981 City Hall, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British light-middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Lancelot Innis PTS 10 22 Jan 1981 Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Larry Mayes TKO 4 (10), 2:56Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 30 Oct 1980 Liverpool Stadium, Liverpool, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Joey Mack PTS 8 9 Sep 1980 Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 George Danahar PTS 8 22 Apr 1980 Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Glen McEwan PTS 8 12 Feb 1980 Fiesta Nightclub, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Errol McKenzie PTS 8 27 Nov 1979 Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Billy Ahearne TKO 3 (8) 27 Oct 1979 Civic Hall, Barnsley, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Lloyd James PTS 8 26 Sep 1979 Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Gordon George PTS 8 16 May 1979 Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Mac Nicholson PTS 8 27 Apr 1979 Gosforth Park Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 George Walker PTS 8 27 Mar 1979 Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Dave Southwell PTS 8 28 Feb 1979 Executive Sporting Club, Burslem, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Dave Southwell PTS 8 12 Feb 1979 Top Rank Suite, Reading, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Jimmy Roberts TKO 2 (6) 22 Jan 1979 Bradford, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Curtis Marsh RTD 1 (6) 4 Dec 1978 Cliffs Pavilion, Southend, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Vivian Waite PTS 6 28 Nov 1978 Top Rank Suite, Sheffield, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

References

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Sporting positions

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Previous:
Robert Davies 		ABA middleweight champion
1978 Template:S-ttl/check 		Next:
Nicky Wilshire
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check British light-middleweight champion
24 March 1981 – May 1983
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Prince Rodney
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check Commonwealth light-middleweight champion
25 November 1981 – August 1984
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Ken Salisbury

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Vacant
Title last held by
Luigi Minchillo 		European light-middleweight champion
23 May 1983 – May 1984
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Jimmy Cable

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Vacant
Title last held by
Tony Sibson 		British middleweight champion
24 April 1985 – October 1986
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Brian Anderson

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check European middleweight champion
5 February 1986 – 26 May 1987 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Tony Sibson 		British middleweight champion
8 June 1988 – 23 September 1992 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Vacant
Title last held by
Jaffa Ballogou 		WBC International super-middleweight champion
12 July 1997 – March 1998
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Éric Lucas
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