Clinton Woods ( Eng. Clinton Woods ; May 1, 1972 , Sheffield , Yorkshire , UK ) is a British professional boxer who performed in the light heavyweight category. Light heavyweight world champion ( IBF version, 2005-2008) in the weight category.
 Clinton Woods | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Full name | Clinton Woods |
| Citizenship |  Great Britain |
| Date of Birth | May 1, 1972 (aged 47) |
| Place of Birth | Sheffield , Yorkshire , UK |
| Accommodation | Sheffield , Yorkshire , UK |
| Weight category | Light heavy (up to 79.378 kg) |
| Rack | Righty |
| Professional career | |
| First fight | November 17, 1994 |
| The last battle | August 28, 2009 |
| Number of battles | 48 |
| Number of wins | 42 |
| Knockout wins | 24 |
| Defeat | five |
| No one's | one |
1994-2002
Debuted in November 1994 . 8 years boxing boxing in the UK.
In September 2001, in the qualifying fight, he won on points of Yavi Davis .
2002-09-07 
Roy Jones - 
Clinton Woods
| Total hits | Jones | Woods |
|---|---|---|
| I hit the target | 140 | 39 |
| Thrown out | 300 | 166 |
| Percent | 47% | 23% |
| Power bumps | Jones | Woods |
| I hit the target | 122 | thirty |
| Thrown out | 201 | 115 |
| Percent | 61% | 26% |
- Location: Rose Garden, Portland, Oregon, USA
- Result: Jones defeated by technical knockout in the 6th round in a 12-round battle.
- Status: WBC light heavyweight championship title fight (Jones 11th defense); WBA light heavyweight championship title fight (Jones 11th defense); IBF light heavyweight champion title fight (Jones 7th defense); IBO light heavyweight championship title fight (Jones 5th defense)
- Referee: Jay Neidi
- Time: 1:29
- Weight: Jones 79.30 kg; Woods 78.90 kg
- Broadcast: HBO
- Informal Judge Account: Harold Lederman (50-45 Jones)
In September 2002, Clinton Woods met with undisputed light heavyweight world champion Roy Jones . This was Woods' first battle outside the UK. Jones beat his opponent in his manner. In the 6th round, a corner of the Briton threw a towel. [1] .
2003-2007
In November 2003, a fight for the vacant IBF light heavyweight title fight between Clinton Woods and Glen Johnson took place . The fight ended in a draw. [2]
In February 2004, between the 2nd battle took place between Clinton Woods and Glen Johnson . Johnson won on points. [3] [4]
In October 2004, Woods met in an eliminator with Australian Jason De Lyle . Woods was knocked down in the 1st round, and De Lyle in the 7th. In the 10th round, the Briton knocked out the opponent.
In March 2005, a fight for the vacant IBF light heavyweight title was fought between Clinton Woods and undefeated American Rico Hoye . Woods knocked out the opponent in the 5th round. [5] [6]
In September 2005, Woods defeated Julio Cesar Gonzalez on points. [7] [8]
In May 2006, the 2nd battle between Woods and Jason De Lyle took place . The champion knocked out the challenger in the 6th round. [9] [10]
In September 2006, the 3rd battle between Woods and Glen Johnson took place . The Briton defeated the opponent by a separate decision of the judges. [11] [12]
In September 2007, Woods met for the second time with Julio Cesar Gonzalez . As in the 1st meeting, the Briton won on points. [13] [14]
2008-04-12 Antonio Tarver - Clinton Woods
- Location: Art. Pete Times Forum, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
- Result: Tarver wins by unanimous decision in a 12-round battle
- Referee: Frank Santory Jr
- Judges' score: Howard John Foster (119-109), John Rupert (117-111), Steve Marshall (116-112) - all in favor of Tarver
- Weight: Tarver 78.80 kg; Woods 79.40 kg
- Status: IBF Light Heavyweight Championship Champion Battle (Woods 5th defense); IBO light heavyweight championship title fight (2nd defense of Tarver)
- Broadcast: Showtime
- The score of unofficial judges: Eddie Daniels (119-109), Martin Rogers (115-113), Patrick Sheehan (115-114) - all in favor of Tarver
In April 2008, a clash between Clinton Woods and American Antonio Tarver is due to take place. Tarver dominated the battle: he kept Woods at a distance and was more accurate in attacks. According to the results of the 12th round, all the judges gave the victory to the American.
Notes
- ↑ World Light Heavyweight Champion Roy Jones on Saturday in Oregon defended his title in a fight against Briton Clinton Woods without any difficulty. Archived May 3, 2008 on Wayback Machine
- ↑ Glenkoff Johnson from Jamaica and Briton Clinton Woods have learned that they will fight for the vacant IBF title in the under 79.4 kg category. Archived November 9, 2004 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN FEBRUARY (announcement) Archival copy of March 1, 2005 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ FEBRUARY 2004: MONTH OF ONE FIGHT Archived January 23, 2005 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN MARCH (announcement) (inaccessible link)
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN MARCH Archived September 15, 2005 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN SEPTEMBER (announcement) Archived copy of December 5, 2005 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN SEPTEMBER Archived February 28, 2008 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN MAY (announcement) (inaccessible link)
- ↑ MAY 2006: THE GOLDEN MONTH OF THE GOLDEN BOY Archival copy of June 27, 2006 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN SEPTEMBER (announcement) (inaccessible link)
- ↑ SEPTEMBER 2006: A BROKEN JAW AND A SHEARED BAOBAB Archived November 6, 2006 on the Wayback Machine
- ↑ MAIN BATTLES IN SEPTEMBER (announcement) Archived copy of January 15, 2008 on Wayback Machine
- ↑ MONTH NOT OUR PAVLIK Archived on June 10, 2008.
Links
- Woods, Clinton - professional boxing statistics for BoxRec