Jim Watt (boxer)

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Jim Watt MBE (born 18 July 1948) is a Scottish former boxer and commentator who became world champion in the lightweight division when Roberto Durán left the title vacant in 1979 and the WBC had him fight Alfredo Pitalua. Watt knocked out Pitalua in twelve rounds.[1]

Boxing career

Raised in the Bridgeton[1] and Possilpark[2] neighbourhoods of Glasgow, Watt trained at Cardowan Amateur Boxing Club in the city's Maryhill district.[1] His father died when Jim was five years old.[3] He came to prominence in 1968 by beating John H. Stracey to the ABA Championships; he turned professional immediately afterwards, declining the chance to compete as an amateur at the 1968 Summer Olympic Games in Mexico City.[1]

Watt beat such notables as future world champion Sean O'Grady, former world champion Perico Fernandez, Charlie Nash and Howard Davis Jr.[1] The fight with O'Grady was particularly controversial: Watt won by a knockout in round twelve when the referee stopped the fight because of a cut suffered by O'Grady. According to the book, The Ring: Boxing The 20th Century, the cut was produced by a head-butt, in which case the judges' scorecards would have been checked, and whoever was ahead given the win by a technical decision, Watt was ahead on all the scorecards. The referee, however, declared that O' Grady's cut had been produced by a punch and Watt officially won the fight by technical knockout.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Watt had also fought, and lost to, Ken Buchanan after 15 rounds in 1973.[1] On 20 June 1981, he fought his last fight, when losing the WBC world Lightweight title to Alexis Argüello by a 15-round decision in London. The three judges' scores were 147–143, 147–143 and 147–137. Watt retired with a record of 38 wins (27 by knockout) and 8 losses (3 by knockout).

After boxing

Watt was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 1980 Birthday Honours for services to boxing.[4] He was long-term co-commentator with Reg Gutteridge on ITV's The Big Fight Live and moved with Gutteridge to Sky Sports in 1996 when ITV withdrew from boxing coverage. During 2016, Watt announced his retirement as a boxing commentator.[5]

Watt made a special guest appearance on the BBC's Still Game sitcom in August 2007, as well as television adverts for Kelvin Timber (a Scottish home and building supplies stores company) in the 1980s. He and his family settled in the town of Kirkintilloch to the north of Glasgow.[3]

Personal life

In June 2015, Watt's 38-year-old daughter Michelle Watt took her own life after suffering chronic headaches caused by a spinal operation. She appeared in various programmes as a television hostess, including 60 Minute Makeover. Watt's 17-year-old son James died in a car crash in 1995.[6][3]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round(s),
time 		Date Age Location Notes
46 Loss 38–8 Alexis Argüello UD 15 Jun 20, 1981 Template:Age in years and days Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC and The Ring lightweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 38–7 Sean O'Grady TKO 12 (15), 2:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Nov 1, 1980 Template:Age in years and days Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 37–7 Howard Davis Jr. UD 15 Jun 7, 1980 Template:Age in years and days Ibrox Park, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 36–7 Charlie Nash TKO 4 (15), 2:10Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 14, 1980 Template:Age in years and days Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 35–7 Robert Vasquez TKO 9 (15) Nov 3, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 34–7 Alfredo Pitalua TKO 12 (15) Apr 17, 1979 Template:Age in years and days Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBC lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 33–7 Antonio Guinaldo RTD 5 (15) Oct 18, 1978 Template:Age in years and days Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained EBU lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 32–7 Billy Vivian PTS 8 Jun 12, 1978 Template:Age in years and days National Sporting Club, Cafe Royal, Piccadilly, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Win 31–7 Perico Fernández UD 15 Feb 17, 1978 Template:Age in years and days Palacio de los Deportes, Madrid,
Comunidad de Madrid, SpainScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Retained EBU lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 30–7 Jeronimo Lucas TKO 10 (15) Nov 16, 1977 Template:Age in years and days Midland Sporting Club, Civic Hall, Solihull,
West Midlands, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 		Retained EBU lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 29–7 Andre Holyk TKO 1 (15), 1:22Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Aug 5, 1977 Template:Age in years and days St. Andrew's Sporting Club, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant EBU lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 28–7 Johnny Claydon TKO 10 (15), 2:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Feb 21, 1977 Template:Age in years and days St. Andrews SC, Albany Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained BBBofC British lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 27–7 Franco Diana TKO 6 (8), 2:50Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Oct 12, 1976 Template:Age in years and days Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Loss 26–7 Johnny Claydon TKO 3 (8), 0:20Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jun 22, 1976 Template:Age in years and days Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 26–6 Hector Diaz TKO 4 (10), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". May 10, 1976 Template:Age in years and days Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 25–6 Jimmy Revie TKO 7 (10), 0:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 30, 1976 Template:Age in years and days Cunard International Hotel, Hammersmith, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 24–6 George Turpin KO 4 (10), 1:55Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mar 2, 1976 Template:Age in years and days Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 23–6 Andre Holyk PTS 12 Oct 31, 1975 Template:Age in years and days Lyon, Rhône, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 23–5 Jonathan Dele PTS 15 May 3, 1975 Template:Age in years and days National Stadium, Lagos, NigeriaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant British Empire lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 23–4 Billy Waith PTS 10 Mar 19, 1975 Template:Age in years and days Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, London, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 22–4 John Cheshire TKO 7 (15), 2:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jan 27, 1975 Template:Age in years and days St. Andrews SC, Albany Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant BBBofC British lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Loss 21–4 Anthony Morodi PTS 10 Oct 26, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Rand Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 21–3 Billy Waith PTS 12 Jun 19, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Double Diamond Club, Caerphilly, Wales, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 20–3 Kokkie Olivier PTS 10 Mar 2, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Ellis Park Tennis Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 19–3 Andries Steyn TKO 7 (10) Feb 16, 1974 Template:Age in years and days Rand Stadium, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 18–3 Angus McMillan PTS 8 Oct 5, 1973 Template:Age in years and days St. Andrews SC, Albany Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 17–3 Noel McIvor TKO 4 (8) Jun 7, 1973 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Govan, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 16–3 John Cheshire PTS 8 May 9, 1973 Template:Age in years and days Midland Sporting Club, Civic Hall, Solihull,
West Midlands, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 15–3 Ken Buchanan PTS 15 Jan 29, 1973 Template:Age in years and days Albany Hotel, Glasgow, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost BBBofC British lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 15–2 Noel McIvor TKO 3 (10) Dec 11, 1972 Template:Age in years and days National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 14–2 Tony Riley TKO 12 (15) May 3, 1972 Template:Age in years and days Midlands Sporting Club, Solihull, West Midlands, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant BBBofC British lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 13–2 Willie Reilly TKO 10 (15) Feb 1, 1972 Template:Age in years and days Ice Rink, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant BBBofC British lightweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 13–1 Leonard Tavarez TKO 9 (10) Nov 1, 1971 Template:Age in years and days Cafe Royal, Piccadilly, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 12–1 Willie Reilly TKO 7 (12) Sep 27, 1971 Template:Age in years and days Empire Pool, Wembley, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 11–1 Henri Nesi TKO 6 (10) Mar 22, 1971 Template:Age in years and days National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 10–1 David Pesenti PTS 8 Jan 11, 1971 Template:Age in years and days Great International Sporting Club,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 9–1 Ronnie Clifford RTD 4 (8) Dec 1, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Leeds, Yorkshire, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–1 Sammy Lockhart KO 2 (8) Oct 20, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Ulster Hall, Belfast, Northern Ireland, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 7–1 Bryn Lewis TKO 6 (8) Jun 15, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Albany Hotel, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 6–1 Victor Paul TKO 5 (8) Jun 1, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Cafe Royal, Piccadilly, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Loss 5–1 Victor Paul TKO 6 (8) Feb 16, 1970 Template:Age in years and days Cafe Royal, Piccadilly, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Tommy Tiger PTS 8 Nov 24, 1969 Template:Age in years and days National Sporting Club, Piccadilly, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Winston Thomas TKO 4 (8), 1:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sep 15, 1969 Template:Age in years and days World Sporting Club, Mayfair, London, England, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Victor Paul PTS 8 Apr 10, 1969 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Govan, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Alex Gibson TKO 2 (6), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Dec 11, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Hamilton, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Santos Martins KO 4 (6) Oct 30, 1968 Template:Age in years and days Town Hall, Hamilton, Scotland, U.K.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
Willie Reilly 		British Lightweight Champion
3 May 1972 – 29 January 1973 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC Lightweight Champion
17 April 1979 – 20 June 1981 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
The Ring Lightweight Champion
12 April 1981 – 20 June 1981 Template:S-ttl/check

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