Luke Campbell (boxer)
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Born | Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England | 27 September 1987|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nationality | British | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other names | Cool Hand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Weight(s) | Lightweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reach | 71 in (180 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stance | Southpaw | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total fights | 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins | 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wins by KO | 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Website | lukecampbellofficial.co.uk |
Luke Campbell
Amateur career
Senior ABA titles
Campbell competed for
2008 European Championships
He represented England at the 2008 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Liverpool. At the Championships, Campbell defeated Olympic bronze medalist Veaceslav Gojan of Moldova in the quarterfinals and Denis Makarov of Germany in the semifinals before facing the experienced Detelin Dalakliev of Bulgaria in the final.[3]
After four rounds the Bulgarian levelled the scores in the fight to 5 each after he scored a point in the last two seconds of the fight. The decision then went to countback and Campbell was awarded the title making Campbell the first Englishman to win a European amateur title since 1961.[4]
2010 Four Nations Challenge
Following his successful return, following a year long sabbatical to recover from tendon surgery, to International competition at the WBC Night Of Champions in Cardiff in July, Luke started his 2012 London Olympics preparations by securing gold at the Four Nations Challenge in Sheffield.
On the Saturday Luke, who convincingly won his Featherweight (57 kg) fight by an 11–5 points margin over China's Jun Tan at the WBC Night Of Champions,[5] continued his winning ways by beating Kazakhstan's Shulakov Madi by 6 – 4 in the semi-final of the Four Nations Challenge.
In Sunday's final Luke again faced Jun Tan from China, his adversary the previous week at the WBC Night of Champions. As before Luke dominated the proceedings, this time winning by an increased points margin of 11–3.[6]
2011 World Championships
Campbell qualified for the
2012 Summer Olympics
At the
A first class postage stamp, depicting Campbell, was issued by Royal Mail and a post box in Hessle Road, Hull was painted gold to commemorate his gold medal win.[8] Local telephone network provider, KC, have also commemorated the win by painting one of their telephone boxes, near to St Paul's Boxing Club, gold.[9]
Campbell was appointed
Campbell ended his amateur career with a record of 153–24.
Professional career
Early career
Campbell's first professional fight took place on 13 July 2013 at Craven Park in his home city of Hull.[12] His opponent was Andy Harris who he beat in the first round.[13] Campbell continued his undefeated start to his career with a fifth-round stoppage of Lee Connelly in Hull on 2 November 2013.[14] In his fifth professional bout Campbell carried on his undefeated record and became the first person to stop Scott Moises.[15]
In April 2014, Campbell announced that he would be taking a break from boxing, pulling out of his next scheduled bout, following his father being diagnosed with cancer.[16]
Despite announcing he would be taking a break from boxing, Campbell fought a further four times in 2014. A points win over Craig Woodruff, a knockout win of Steve Trumble, a technical knockout (TKO) victory over Krzysztof Szot and another TKO win over Daniel Eduardo Brizuela. In March 2015, Campbell faced off against 24 year old Nicaraguan Levis Morales (11–1–1, 4 KOs) at the Ice Arena in Hull. Campbell knocked down Morales in round two and three, before the referee Howard John Foster stopped the fight resulting in a TKO victory for Campbell.
On 1 August, Campbell claimed the vacant
After a three-month lay off, Campbell started a comeback trail in March on the undercard of Brook-Bizier at the Sheffield Arena in Sheffield, fighting British boxer Gary Sykes (28–4, 6 KOs) for the vacant Commonwealth lightweight title.[19] Campbell made a winning return to the ring in spectacular fashion only needing two rounds to finish Sykes off in his first fight since losing his unbeaten professional record. A left hook that landed hard on the top of Sykes' head had him struggling before a straight right put him down. Although Sykes beat the count, Campbell was all over him. It was the left-hook that opened the door again, this time in the midsection, followed by a right to the temple. Referee Steve Gray moved swiftly in as Sykes' corner was throwing their towel to halt the fight.[20]
Promoter
Rise up the ranks
Campbell vs. Mathews, Lopez
Campbell fought former
On 3 January 2017, it was announced that Campbell would defend his WBC Silver title against Jairo Lopez (21–6, 14 KOs) at the Ice Arena in Hull on 25 February. The title defence would be part of a triple header, also including fellow Hullensian Tommy Coyle and Gavin McDonnell challenging for the vacant WBC super-bantamweight title.[26] Campbell won the fight in round two after a well timed uppercut floored Lopez. Referee Ian-John Lewis halted the fight. Lopez was also dropped in round one just before the bell rang. Campbell retained his WBC Silver lightweight title.[27] After the fight, Campbell and promoter Eddie Hearn both said the fight they were chasing next is a rematch with French boxer Yvan Mendy, to avenge his sole loss. "Mendy has done the worst thing possible in beating me", Campbell said after the fight.[28]
Campbell vs. Pérez
On 10 April 2017,
World title challenge
Campbell vs. Linares
Campbell believed he won the fight, speaking to
Regaining composure
On 3 May 2018, it was announced by Matchroom that Campbell would appear on the Bellew-Haye II card the next day at the O2 Arena in London in a six-round fight.[43] Campbell fought and defeated Troy James (20-5-1, 5 KOs). In round two, Campbell hit James with a left uppercut followed by a right hand that dropped him. James quickly recovered and survived the remainder of the round. In round four, Campbell dropped James with a hard shot, again James showed heart in getting up off the canvas. In the following round, Campbell started to unload and landed a barrage of unanswered punches before the referee stepped in to stop the fight.[44]
On 31 July, Campbell announced Shane McGuigan as his new trainer. Speaking on the partnership, Campbell said, "I'm incredibly excited to be teaming up with Shane. I've always heard good things about him within boxing but having trained under him for a few weeks now I can vouch for just how good he is. We've already struck up a great relationship and I have no doubt he is going to help take me to the next level. I want to become a world champion and Shane has a proven track record of achieving that with his fighters. It's a thriving gym with a great atmosphere and world class fighters, and that's where I want to be." In his statement, McGuigan said he would help Campbell become an elite as well as win a world title.[45]
Campbell vs. Mendy II
On 6 August, Sky Sports announced the rematch between Campbell and 33 year old French boxer Yvan Mendy (40-4-1, 19 KOs) was confirmed to take place on the
Campbell vs. Yung
On 15 March 2019, Campbell, who was now the mandatory challenger to Mikey Garcia's WBC lightweight title, travelled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to take on Adrian Yung. Both men had never been stopped prior to the bout, but that changed when Campbell landed a left hook in the fifth round followed by a flurry of punches which forced the referee to halt the fight, making Campbell the winner by fifth-round technical knockout.[52]
Second world title challenge
Campbell vs. Lomachenko
On 31 August 2019, Campbell challenged the top pound-for-pound fighter and three-division world champion, Vasiliy Lomachenko, for the WBA (Super), WBO, The Ring, and vacant WBC lightweight titles at The O2 Arena in London.[53]
Prior to the fight on 22 August 2019, Sky Sports released "The Gloves are Off: The Debate (Lomachenko vs. Campbell)" segment, hosted by former cruiserweight world champion Johnny Nelson, with retired, former world champions Tony Bellew, Carl Froch, David Haye and Paulie Malignaggi giving their pre-fight analysis as part of the lead up to the fight. Although all parties agreed Campbell will be the underdog going into the fight, with the odds being stacked in Lomachenko's favour, all praised Campbell's skill and amateur pedigree, with Malignaggi insisting Campbell is "one of the better fighters in the world to have not won a world championship."[54]
On the night of the fight, Lomachenko put on a dominant display, dropping Campbell in the eleventh round and winning a wide unanimous decision with scores of 119-108, 119-108, 118-109.[53]
Final fight and retirement
Campbell vs. García
On 2 January 2021, Campbell faced undefeated
On 30 July 2021, Campbell announced his retirement from boxing. He released a statement on Twitter, saying, "Every fight, right the way from my debut on 13th June 2013, up to my last on 2nd January 2021, the cheers and messages of encouragement have always been monumental. Throughout my career I've tried to test myself against the very best in the industry and never shied away from anyone. I'm so grateful this hasn't gone unnoticed from supporters and I appreciate you all."[56]
Personal life
Campbell was born in Hull and supports local football team Hull City.[57] He has three sons with his wife Lynsey Kraanen who is a model.[58] Campbell has a notable boxing heritage, with his grandfather having been an Irish boxing champion. Many of Campbell's relatives still live in Ireland.[59]
Two weeks before Campbell fought for the WBA and ring lightweight titles against Jorge Linares his father passed away. Campbell did not tell anyone as he did not want the Linares camp thinking it was a weakness. Speaking on this he said "I probably cried once a day. I had to try and shut my feelings off. After the fight I had a good cry. The only thing that kept me going is I know what my dad would have wanted for me."
In the media
In December 2012 it was announced that Campbell would take part in
Professional boxing record
24 fights | 20 wins | 4 losses |
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By knockout | 16 | 1 |
By decision | 4 | 3 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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24 | Loss | 20–4 | Ryan Garcia | TKO | 7 (12), 1:58 | 2 Jan 2021 | American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas, US | For vacant WBC interim lightweight title |
23 | Loss | 20–3 | Vasiliy Lomachenko | UD | 12 | 31 Aug 2019 | The O2 Arena, London, England | For WBA (Super), WBO, The Ring, and vacant WBC lightweight titles |
22 | Win | 20–2 | Adrian Yung | TKO | 5 (10), 1:37 | 15 Mar 2019 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania , US
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21 | Win | 19–2 | Yvan Mendy | UD | 12 | 22 Sep 2018
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Wembley Stadium, London, England | |
20 | Win | 18–2 | Troy James | TKO | 5 (6), 2:18 | 5 May 2018 | The O2 Arena, London, England | |
19 | Loss | 17–2 | Jorge Linares | SD | 12 | 23 Sep 2017 | The Forum, Inglewood, California , US
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For WBA and The Ring lightweight titles |
18 | Win | 17–1 | Darleys Pérez | TKO | 9 (12), 1:28 | 29 Apr 2017
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Wembley Stadium, London, England | |
17 | Win | 16–1 | Jairo Lopez | TKO | 2 (12), 1:19 | 25 Feb 2017 | Hull Arena, Hull, England | Retained WBC Silver lightweight title |
16 | Win | 15–1 | Derry Mathews | KO | 4 (12), 2:46 | 15 Oct 2016 | Echo Arena, Liverpool, England | Retained WBC Silver and Commonwealth lightweight titles |
15 | Win | 14–1 | Argenis Mendez | UD | 12 | 30 Jul 2016 | First Direct Arena, Leeds , England
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Won vacant WBC Silver lightweight title
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14 | Win | 13–1 | Gary Sykes | TKO | 2 (12), 2:58 | 26 Mar 2016 | Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England | Won vacant Commonwealth lightweight title |
13 | Loss | 12–1 | Yvan Mendy | SD | 12 | 12 Dec 2015
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The O2 Arena, London, England | Lost WBC International lightweight title |
12 | Win | 12–0 | Tommy Coyle | TKO | 10 (12), 1:41 | 1 Aug 2015 | Craven Park, Hull, England | Won vacant WBC International lightweight title |
11 | Win | 11–0 | Aboubeker Bechelaghem | TKO | 3 (8), 1:03 | 9 May 2015 | Barclaycard Arena, Birmingham , England
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10 | Win | 10–0 | Levis Morales | TKO | 3 (8), 0:55 | 7 Mar 2015 | Hull Arena, Hull, England | |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Daniel Brizuela | TKO | 5 (10), 2:34 | 25 Oct 2014 | Hull Arena, Hull, England | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Krzysztof Szot | TKO | 7 (8), 2:09 | 20 Sep 2014 | The SSE Arena Wembley , London, England
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7 | Win | 7–0 | Steve Trumble | KO | 2 (6), 1:56 | 16 Aug 2014 | StubHub Center, Carson, California , US
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6 | Win | 6–0 | Craig Woodruff | UD | 6 | 12 Jul 2014 | Echo Arena, Liverpool , England
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5 | Win | 5–0 | Scott Moises | TKO | 8 (8), 1:38 | 22 Feb 2014 | Hull Arena, Hull, England | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Chuck Jones | UD | 4 | 23 Nov 2013 | Manchester Arena, Manchester, England | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Lee Connelly | TKO | 5 (6), 2:00 | 2 Nov 2013 | Hull Arena, Hull, England | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Neil Hepper | KO | 1 (6), 1:59 | 5 Oct 2013 | The O2 Arena, London, England | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Andy Harris | TKO | 1 (6), 1:28 | 13 Jul 2013 | Craven Park, Hull, England |
See also
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External links
- Official website
- Boxing record for Luke Campbell from BoxRec (registration required)
- Luke Campbell - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live