JJ Bird
JJ Bird | |
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Born | Joseph-John Bird 9 September 1986 Orthodox |
Boxing record | |
Total fights | 14 |
Wins | 6 |
Losses | 6 |
Draws | 2 |
Joseph-John Daniel "JJ" Bird
Bird started his boxing career at the age of 14, joining Peterborough Phoenix ABC, run by
He has also made several television appearances outside of the ring, appearing as a contestant on the respective gameshows
Boxing career
Bird boxes out of a gym run by former British Featherweight champion
However, Bird lost his next fight in September 2008, again on points, 38–39, in a fight against Dale Miles in Newark.[8] After the match-up, Bird said he was "robbed of success", claiming he thought he "won all four rounds".[8] Two months later, he lost on points once again, losing 38–39 to unbeaten Steve O'Meara in a televised fight at the York Hall.[9] Despite the defeat, trainer Gary De Roux said "JJ did the stable proud, I was very happy with his performance and a lot of top people at ringside said it was a cracking fight".[9] Bird returned to the York Hall just three weeks later, losing to Grant Skehill of Wanstead by 37–40.[3][10] The loss was Bird's third consecutive defeat.[3] He dropped seven pound in weight for his next fight against then–unbeaten Callum Archer in February 2009,[3] winning the fight 79–76 in Birmingham, meaning Bird only lost one round.[11] The victory seemingly revived Bird's title ambitions, as he "stylishly boxed his way to a convincing points win".[12] However, just a month later, Bird lost 37–39 in Kensington to Nathan Graham in a fight that could have earned Bird an area title shot.[13][14] His loss was said to be "controversial", with trainer De Roux saying, "there is no way JJ lost that fight".[14] In April 2009, Bird fought Rob Kenney, who had won all eight of his previous fights, and "battled" to a 38–38 draw in Wolverhampton.[15] He was scheduled to fight on prizefighter on 15 September 2011.[3] However, just hours before his boxing return match with prizefighter, Bird collapsed backstage and was unable to compete in the match. JJ stated on his Twitter that he was "gutted"[16] about not being able to compete, but "would be back soon".[17]
On 9 March 2012 Bird made his return to the ring with Spencer Oliver in his corner. Despite fighting a fighter who had lost his first twelve fights, Bird was outclassed by his opponent and lost by referees decision after 4 rounds. It has been suggested by people in the game that Bird should consider moving into selling male cosmetics that he appears to wear in pictures featured on his website.
TV appearances
Bird's first televised fight was his points victory against David Walker, with the fight being televised on Sky Sports in June 2008.[6] Bird's fight with Steve O'Meara at York Hall in November 2008 was televised on ITV4.[3][18]
In 2008, Bird turned to television gameshows in an attempt to fund his boxing career, having not been able to fund his medicals. JJ also appeared in the three-part documentary following Josie Gibson and her Big Brother boyfriend John James Parton in the show named There's Something About Josie, airing for 3 weeks on
Personal life
Bird was born in
Bird is friends with Aston Merrygold from JLS.[25][26]
References
- ^ a b "JJ Bird". BritishBoxing.net. Archived from the original on 1 March 2012. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ "Search 1984 to 2006 – Birth, Marriage and Death indexes". Findmypast.co.uk. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "JJ Bird". BoxRec.com. Retrieved 24 July 2010.
- ^ a b c d "CRIME: Thief's KO blow for boxer Joe". Peterborough Today. 3 September 2003. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ "Bird so unlucky not to return to winning ways". Peterborough Today. 3 December 2007. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Bird flying high after his big upset win in London". Peterborough Today. 30 June 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ "It's a big night for city boxers JJ and Maguire". Peterborough Today. 19 September 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Boxing: Bird claims the ref robbed him of success". Peterborough Today. 21 September 2008. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- ^ a b "No disgrace in defeat for boxer Bird". Peterborough Today. 10 November 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ "Tough tests tonight for city boxing pair". Peterborough Today. 21 November 2008. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ "City boxer Bird ends Archer's fine record". Peterborough Today. 24 February 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ "Boxer Bird flies back into the title picture". Peterborough Today. 24 February 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ "Boxer Bird is aiming to clinch a title shot". Peterborough Today. 25 March 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ a b "Boxing: De Roux fuming as Bird suffers controversial points defeat". Peterborough Today. 30 March 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ "Boxer Bird wants a rematch after latest draw". Peterborough Today. 27 April 2009. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
- ^ JJ Bird [@JJ8ird] (16 September 2011). "Still so gutted after last night! Looking to be back in the ring as soon as possible!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "TwitLonger — when you talk too much for Twitter".
- ^ "British Boxing Prospect Steve O'Meara Proving Popular". SaddoBoxing.com. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ a b c d "Bird swoops on 'Golden Balls' in desperate search for cash". Peterborough Today. 28 April 2008. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
- ^ a b "JJ Bird". starnow. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
- ^ "Bird is mixing it with the best". Peterborough Today. 30 August 2007. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
- ^ "The Cube Episode Guide". LocateTV. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- ^ Big Brother UK, series 11
- ^ "JJ Finishes Fourth". Big Brother. 24 August 2010. Retrieved 24 August 2010.
- British Sky Broadcasting. Retrieved 1 August 2010.
- ^ "Big Brother 11: JJ Bird eyes Ibiza trip with JLS pal Aston". Daily Star. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2010.