Chris Burton (boxer)
| Chris Burton | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Real name | Chris Burton |
| Nickname(s) | High Tower |
| Rated at | Heavyweight |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Nationality | British |
| Born |
27 February 1981 Dumfries, Scotland |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 17 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Wins by KO | 6 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
Chris Burton (born 27 February 1981 in Dumfries) is a British heavyweight boxer, nicknamed "High Tower" and based in Darlington, County Durham. His record stands at 14 wins, and one loss in 15 bouts.
On 12 September 2008, Burton competed in the "Prizefighter" competition in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, going into the competition as the only undefeated contestant.[1] He defeated David Ingleby in the quarter-final and Lee Swaby in the semi-final, both by unanimous decision. In the final was defeated by Sam Sexton, after the fight was stopped 2:10 into the third and final round.[2]
On 23 March 2015, Burton was convicted of kidnap and is now facing jail.
References
- ↑ "Burton boxing clever at Prizefighter 2". Peterlee Mail. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ↑ "Chris Burton v Sam Sexton - LIVE!". The Northern Echo. 2008-09-12. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
External links
- Professional boxing record for Chris Burton from BoxRec
- Chris Burton profile at BritishBoxing.net
- Burton convicted of kidnap at the northern echo