John H. Stracey

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Template:Short description Template:Use dmy dates Script error: No such module "Template wrapper".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". John Henry Stracey MBE (born 22 September 1950) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1969 to 1978. He is a former welterweight world champion, having held the WBC and lineal welterweight titles between 1975 and 1976.[1] At regional level, he held the British and European welterweight titles between 1973 and 1975, and is ranked by BoxRec as the eighth best British welterweight of all time.

Amateur career

Stracey competed for Great Britain as a lightweight at the 1968 Summer Olympics. He was defeated in the Round of 16 by eventual gold medallist Ronnie Harris.[2] Stracey won the 1969 ABA light-welterweight championship.[3]

Professional career

Early career

Stracey began his professional career on 17 September 1969, knocking out Santos Martins in two rounds. Stracey won his first twelve fights, eleven by knockout, but against obscure opposition. Fight number thirteen was against Teddy Cooper, on 19 January 1971. Cooper was not a big name in boxing either, but this fight ended in controversy when Stracey won by a fifth round disqualification. On 5 October 1971 Stracey drew (tied) in ten rounds against Frankie Lewis.

Stracey produced five more wins before being matched with Marshall Butler, on 25 May 1972, at the Royal Albert Hall, suffering his first defeat after being outpointed by Butler over eight rounds.[4] He then put a string of four more wins together, before facing Bobby Arthur for the British welterweight title, on 31 October, at the Royal Albert Hall. He lost the fight with another controversial ending: This time, Stracey found himself disqualified in round seven.[5] Stracey then won five more bouts in a row. In February 1973, Stracey traveled to the United States, where he fought Danny McAloon on the undercard of the first Ali vs. Bugner fight, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, on 14 February. Stracey won the bout via unanimous decision.[6] He then met Bobby Arthur in a rematch on 5 June, this time winning the British title with a fourth-round knockout.[7]

Stracey vs. Menetrey

On 27 May 1974, Stracey got his chance at the European welterweight title, fighting Roger Menetrey at the Stade de Roland Garros, in Paris, France. Stracey won via eighth-round knockout.[7] On 29 April 1975, he defended his European title against Max Hebeisen, at the Royal Albert Hall, winning via RTD in the sixth round.[8]

Stracey vs. Nápoles

During the 1970s, it was a common practice to give world title shots to boxers who held continental titles. For example, the OPBF (Oriental Pacific Boxing Federation) champion would be given priority over other challengers for world title fights. Stracey was no exception, and, after winning five more fights in a row (including a win over Ernie Lopez), he received his first world title shot: challenging WBC welterweight champion José Nápoles, in Nápoles' home-town of Mexico City, Mexico, on 6 December 1975. Stracey was sent down in round one, but he recuperated to close Nápoles' eye and have referee Octavio Meyran stop the fight in the sixth round, Stracey winning the world championship by a technical knockout.[7] The new champion declared, "He [Nápoles] could have knocked me down in every round but I'd have won it anyway". It was Nápoles' last fight.

1976

On 20 March 1976 he retained the title against perennial world title challenger Hedgemon Lewis by a knockout in round ten,[9] but on 22 June, at Wembley, he lost the world title, being knocked out in twelve rounds by California-based Mexican Carlos Palomino.[7] In his next fight, he lost to future world title challenger Dave Boy Green, with a badly damaged eye in round ten.[10] Stracey retired as a winner when he knocked out George Warusfel in nine rounds in Islington on 23 May 1978.[11]

Outside the ring

A business associate of Stracey bought the Three Horseshoes pub in Briston, Norfolk, in 1975 and renamed it the John H Stracey. In 2011 the pub reverted to its original name.[12] He also had, at one point, a boxing school in London.[13]

John also had a hotel in Bournemouth with a public bar called The Ringside.when he was married to Michele, they also had a daughter called Laura. He is now a supporter and patron of the Devon based Kings Boxing Academy. https://www.kingsboxingacademy.co.uk/patrons/

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
51 Win 45–5–1 Georges Warusfel TKO 9 (10) 23 May 1978 Michael Sobell Sports Centre, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
50 Loss 44–5–1 Dave Boy Green TKO 10 (10) 29 Mar, 1977 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
49 Loss 44–4–1 Carlos Palomino TKO 12 (15), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 22 Jun, 1976 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBC and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
48 Win 44–3–1 Hedgemon Lewis TKO 10 (15), 1:25Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 20 Mar, 1976 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
47 Win 43–3–1 José Nápoles TKO 6 (15), 2:30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 6 Dec, 1975 Plaza de Toros México, Mexico City, MexicoScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won WBC and The Ring welterweight titlesScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
46 Win 42–3–1 Keith Averette DQ 8 (10) 30 Sep, 1975 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
45 Win 41–3–1 Ruben Vazquez Zamora TKO 8 (10) 30 Jun, 1975 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
44 Win 40–3–1 Max Hebeisen RTD 6 (15) 29 Apr, 1975 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained European welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
43 Win 39–3–1 Ernie Lopez TKO 7 (10) 29 Oct, 1974 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
42 Win 38–3–1 Tony Garcia TKO 3 (10) 1 Oct, 1974 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
41 Win 37–3–1 Roger Menetrey TKO 8 (15) 27 May 1974 Stade Roland Garros, Paris, FranceScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won European welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
40 Win 36–3–1 Vernon Mason KO 4 (10) 23 Apr, 1974 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
39 Win 35–3–1 Jack Tillman TKO 4 (10) 26 Mar, 1974 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
38 Loss 34–3–1 Cuby Jackson TKO 3 (10) 11 Dec, 1973 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
37 Win 34–2–1 Marc Gervais TKO 4 (10) 13 Nov, 1973 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
36 Win 33–2–1 Urban Baptiste TKO 4 (10) 30 Oct, 1973 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Win 32–2–1 Jose Papo Melendez TKO 3 (10) 10 Sep, 1973 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 31–2–1 Bobby Arthur KO 4 (15) 5 Jun, 1973 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won British welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 30–2–1 Pat Murphy TKO 5 (10) 9 May 1973 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Win 29–2–1 Jose Peterson PTS 8 13 Mar, 1973 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 28–2–1 Danny McAloon UD 10 14 Feb, 1973 Las Vegas Convention Center, Winchester, Nevada, U.S.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Win 27–2–1 Otha Tyson KO 3 (10) 15 Jan, 1973 Nottingham Ice Stadium, Nottingham, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Win 26–2–1 David Melendez TKO 7 (10) 5 Dec, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Loss 25–2–1 Bobby Arthur DQ 7 (15) 31 Oct, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant British welterweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–1–1 Les Pearson TKO 2 (12) 10 Oct, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–1–1 Joe Yekinni TKO 2 (10) 6 Jun, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–1–1 Antonio Torres TKO 6 (8) 22 May 1972 Piccadilly Hotel, Manchester, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 22–1–1 Marshall Butler PTS 8 25 Apr, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 22–0–1 Ricky Porter PTS 8 4 Apr, 1972 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 21–0–1 Des Rea TKO 2 (8) 7 Mar, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 20–0–1 Bernie Terrell TKO 2 (8) 15 Feb, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 19–0–1 Yvon Mariolle KO 4 (8) 25 Jan, 1972 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–0–1 Guy Vercoutter TKO 7 (10) 17 Nov, 1971 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–0–1 Dave Wyatt TKO 3 (8) 27 Oct, 1971 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Template:DrawDraw 16–0–1 Frankie Lewis PTS 8 5 Oct, 1971 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 16–0 Bouzid Ait Elmenceur PTS 8 4 May 1971 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Dante Pelaez PTS 8 16 Mar, 1971 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Yvon Mariolle KO 6 (8) 23 Feb, 1971 Shoreditch Town Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Teddy Cooper DQ 5 (8) 19 Jan, 1971 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Ferdinand Ahumibe TKO 4 (8) 8 Dec, 1970 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Willie Rea TKO 3 (8) 6 Oct, 1970 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Billy Seasman RTD 5 (8) 29 Sep, 1970 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 8–0 David Pesenti PTS 9 12 May 1970 Empire Pool, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Harri Piitulainen RTD 6 (8) 27 Apr, 1970 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Bernard Martin RTD 3 (8) 17 Mar, 1970 Shoreditch Town Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Tei Dovi TKO 3 (8) 10 Feb, 1970 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Tommy Carson TKO 7 (8) 20 Jan, 1970 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Bryn Lewis TKO 6 (8) 9 Dec, 1969 Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Ray Opuku TKO 3 (6) 18 Nov, 1969 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Ronnie Clifford TKO 2 (8) 2 Oct, 1969 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Santos Martins KO 2 (6) 17 Sep, 1969 York Hall, London, EnglandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

See also

References

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Sporting positions

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ABA light welterweight champion
1969 Template:S-ttl/check

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check British welterweight champion
5 June 1973 – 15 December 1975
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Pat Thomas
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check European welterweight champion
27 May 1974 – 9 April 1976
Vacated Template:S-ttl/check 		Vacant
Title next held by
Marco Scano

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Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/check WBC welterweight champion
6 December 1975 – 22 June 1976 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
The Ring welterweight champion
6 December 1975 – 22 June 1976 Template:S-ttl/check
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