Nathan Gorman (boxer)

Nathan Gorman (born 25 June 1996) is a British professional boxer. At regional level, he has challenged twice for the British heavyweight title in 2019 and 2022.

Early life Gorman was born on 25 June 1996 in Nantwich, Cheshire. He used to playfully spar with his dad as a child and credits his dad with being a big influence on his boxing career, giving his full backing when he chose to take up boxing. and the cousin of heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Hughie Fury, and light-heavyweight boxer and former Love Island contestant Tommy Fury.

Amateur career Gorman won the youth ABA in Manchester and the Three Nations in Scotland before joining Team GB where he trained and sparred with Daniel Dubois.

Professional career

Early career Gorman made his professional debut, under the tutelage of Ricky Hatton and promoted by Hatton Promotions, on 15 December 2015 against Jindrich Velecky at the Walsall Town Hall, winning via in third round technical knockout (TKO).

In his sixth fight on 1 October 2016, he beat David Howe to win the vacant Central Area heavyweight title.

In July 2017, it was announced that Gorman has signed a promotional contract with Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions, with his future fights set to be televised on BoxNation and BT Sport.

He stopped Mohamed Soltby in five rounds in November 2017 to win the vacant WBC International Silver title.

Gorman vs. Cojanu He retained his title with a unanimous decision (UD) victory over former WBO heavyweight title challenger Răzvan Cojanu in December 2018.

Gorman vs. Johnson He defeated former world title challenger Kevin Johnson by UD over ten rounds in March 2019.

Gorman vs. Dubois In July 2019, he fought Daniel Dubois for the vacant British heavyweight title, losing by knockout (KO) in the fifth round, his first loss in 17 fights. Dubois was ranked #11 by the WBO at heavyweight at the time.

In his next bout, Gorman fought and defeated Richard Lartey via unanimous decision, winning 100–90, 100–90 and 98–92 on the scorecards.

In his next bout, Gorman defeated Pavel Sour via TKO in the second round.

In his next bout, Gorman beat Tomas Salek by technical knockout in the first round, winning the IBF International title.

Gorman vs. Wardley For his next bout, Gorman fought Fabio Wardley for the vacant British heavyweight title. He lost by 3rd round TKO.

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