Tony Booth

Tony Booth (born 30 January 1970) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 1990 to 2008. At regional level, he challenged once for the Commonwealth cruiserweight title in 1994, and once for the British and Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles in 1998. During his career, Booth held the record for the most wins of any active British professional boxer.

Professional career Booth faced Ralf Rocchigiani in Berlin on 1 May 1993, fighting to an eight-round draw. The following month, Booth faced former world super-middleweight champion Víctor Córdoba in Marseille, losing a points decision (PTS).

Booth challenged Franco Wanyama on 28 January 1994, for the vacant Commonwealth cruiserweight title, losing by technical knockout in the second round.

Booth faced light-heavyweight contender Montell Griffin on 4 June 1995, losing by TKO in the second round.

Booth faced former two-time world cruiserweight title challenger Johnny Nelson on 20 January 1996, losing by knockout (KO) in the second round.

Booth challenged Crawford Ashley on 9 June 1998, for the British and vacant Commonwealth light-heavyweight titles, losing by TKO in the sixth round. Following his loss to Ashley, Booth defeated undefeated American boxer Omar Sheika (14–0, 9 KOs), by PTS.

Booth faced undefeated cruiserweight Firat Arslan in London on 31 October 2000, losing by TKO in the second round.

Booth faced Enzo Maccarinelli at the International Arena in Cardiff on 20 April 2002, losing on PTS, by 40–36. Booth faced Maccarinelli for the second time at the Cardiff Castle on 17 August, losing by TKO in the second round.

Booth faced World Amateur Championships silver medalist David Haye at the York Hall in London on 8 December 2002, in what was Haye's professional debut, losing by corner retirement in the second round.

Booth faced undefeated heavyweight Derek Chisora at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 7 April 2007, on the undercard of Joe Calzaghe's successful WBO super-middleweight title defence against Peter Manfredo Jr., losing on PTS, by 40–36.

Life after boxing In 2012, Booth was jailed for drug offences.

Personal life In 2006, Setanta Sports broadcast a documentary on Booth's career, I could have been a Contender. In 2008, Booth published his autobiography, Boxing Booth.

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