Anthony McCracken
{{short description|Australian boxer}}
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Anthony McCracken (born 11 January 1983, Sydney, Australia) is a retired Australian professional boxer.
The biggest win in McCracken's career was against David Aloua in their second fight in November 2014, to win the WBA Pan African, WBC – OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific Cruiserweight title.{{cite news |title=As It Happened: Super 8 Fight Night Shane Cameron v Kali Meehan |url=https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/archive/as-it-happened-super-8-fight-night-shane-cameron-v-kali-meehan-6156920 |work=TVNZ |date=23 November 2014 |access-date=22 October 2016 |archive-date=17 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217142332/https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/archive/as-it-happened-super-8-fight-night-shane-cameron-v-kali-meehan-6156920 |url-status=dead }} With this McCraken received a top 15 ranking in WBA,{{cite news |title=WBA Rankins July 2015 |url= http://www.wbaboxing.com/?page_id=2513 |work=WBA |date=12 August 2015 |access-date=22 October 2016}} WBO{{cite news |title=WORLD BOXING ORGANIZATION RANKING JUNE 2015 |url= http://www.wboboxing.com/rankings |work=WBO |date= June 2015 |access-date=22 October 2016}} and top 40 in WBC and IBO. Aloua defeated McCracken in April 2012 in their first fight.{{cite news |title=David Aloua V Anthony McCracken WPBF Asia Pacific Cruiserweight Title |url= https://vimeo.com/40551301 |work=Vimeo |date=13 April 2012 |access-date=22 October 2016}} There was a contract clause where if McCracken won the bout, the two must fight again for a trilogy, however the fight did not end up happening as boxing boxers retired.{{cite news |title=Trilogy planned for boxer David Aloua |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/63665034/trilogy-planned-for-boxer-david-aloua |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=29 November 2014 |access-date=22 October 2016}}
McCracken has been offered a world title fight in the past, however he turned it down due to himself not feeling ready and instead went to fought in New Zealand against in March 2015. McCracken as not fought since his three title defense in New Zealand against Samoan Vaitele Soi.{{cite news |title=Israel Adesanya earns split decision win over American Brian Minto in Super 8 final|url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/67539280/israel-adesanya-earns-split-decision-win-over-american-brian-minto-in-super-8-final |work=Stuff.co.nz |date=29 March 2015 |access-date=22 October 2016}}
Professional boxing titles
- Australian New South Wales State
- Australian New South Wales State cruiserweight title (188½ Ibs)
- World Boxing Foundation
- WBF Asia Pacific cruiserweight title (199 Ibs)
- World Boxing Council
- Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation cruiserweight title (196½ Ibs)
- World Boxing Association
- WBA Pan African cruiserweight title (196½ Ibs)
- World Boxing Organisation
- WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight title (196½ Ibs)
Professional boxing record
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| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |18–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Vaitele Soi |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |10 |28 March 2015 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|WBA Pan African & WBC – OPBF & WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight titles}} |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |17–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} David Aloua |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |7 (10) {{small|2:45}} |22 November 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|North Shore Event Centre, North Shore, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|WBA Pan African & WBC – OPBF & WBO Asia Pacific cruiserweight titles}} |
| 24
|{{yes2}}Win |16–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Kurtis Pegoraro |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |4 |18 October 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia}} | |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |15–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Peter Brennan |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |3 (6) {{small|1:09}} |22 February 2014 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia}} | |
| 22
|{{no2}}Lose |14–7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Daniel Ammann |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |10 |16 June 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Newcastle Panthers Club, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Australian cruiserweight title}} |
| 21
|{{no2}}Lose |14–6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} David Aloua |{{abbr|SD|Split Decision}} |10 |13 April 2012 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Tattersalls Club, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant World Professional Boxing Federation Asia Pacific cruiserweight title}} |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |14–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Shane Tilyard |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |4 (6) {{small|2:59}} |30 November 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont, Western Australia, Australia}} | |
| 19
|style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw |13–5–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Algeria}} Mohamed Azzaoui |{{abbr|TD|Technical Decision}} |1 (12) {{small|2:50}} |1 April 2011 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant WBA – PABA cruiserweight title}} |
| 18
|{{no2}}Lose |13–5 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Shane Cameron |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |12 |17 November 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Challenge Stadium, Mt Claremont, Western Australia, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant International Boxing Organization Asia Pacific cruiserweight title |
| 17
|{{yes2}}Win |13–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Tonga}} Walter Pupu'a |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |5 (10) {{small|2:41}} |17 July 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant World Boxing Foundation Asia Pacific cruiserweight title}} |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |12–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Dominic Vea |{{abbr|SD|Split Decision}} |8 |8 April 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Le Montage, Lilyfield, New South Wales, Australia}} | |
| 15
|{{no2}}Lose |11–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Adam Forsyth |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |8 |13 November 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Brisbane Convention Centre, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia}} | |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |11–3 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Fiji}} Oscar Talemaira |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |2 (8) {{small|1:11}} |23 October 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Kyeamba Smith Hall, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia}} | |
| 13
|{{no2}}Lose |10–3 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Dominic Vea |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |7 (8) {{small|2:39}} |9 July 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Luna Park, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia}} | |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |10–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Hungary}} Balazs Varga |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |6 |20 February 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Southport RSL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia}} | |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |9–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Kim Heta |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |6 |14 November 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Town Hall, Coburg, Victoria, Australia}} | |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |8–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Hungary}} Balazs Varga |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |6 |13 July 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Coburg Basketball Stadium, Coburg, Victoria, Australia}} | |
| 9
|{{no2}}Lose |7–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Daniel Ammann |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |10 |31 August 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Newcastle Panthers Club, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Australian cruiserweight title}} |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |7–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Dennis Arthur |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |8 |21 July 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia}} | |
| 7
|{{no2}}Lose |6–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Jamie Withers |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |6 |27 June 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia}} | |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Damien Smith |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |8 (8) {{small|1:03}} |17 March 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Bolton Park Sports Stadium, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant Australia – New South Wales State cruiserweight title}} |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Joel Bourke |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |21 January 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|State Netball & Hockey Centre, Parkville, Victoria, Australia}} | |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Joel Bourke |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |6 |15 December 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Fraternity Bowling Club, Fairy Meadow, New South Wales, Australia}} | |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Jason Larsen |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |2 (6) {{small|0:33}} |22 September 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Southport Sharks AFL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia}} | |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Sam Hamze |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |2 (4) {{small|0:56}} |15 July 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Badminton Stadium, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia}} | |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} Michael O'Donnell |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |17 June 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|AUS}} {{small|Newcastle Panthers Club, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Professional debut}} |