Josh Warrington
{{short description|English boxer (born 1990)}}
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{{Use British English|date=June 2015}}
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| birth_place = Leeds, England
| nickname = The Leeds Warrior
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| style = Orthodox
| total = 37
| wins = 32
| KO = 8
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Josh Warrington (born 14 November 1990) is an English professional boxer. He is a two-time featherweight world champion, having held the International Boxing Federation (IBF) title twice between 2018 and 2022.
In 2018, a documentary style movie filmed over two years called Fighting for a City premiered. The film follows Warrington during his pursuit of winning the IBF title in his home town at Elland Road Stadium, the home of Leeds United.{{cite web| title=Fighting for a City |url=https://www.screenyorkshire.co.uk/funding/productions/screen-yorkshire-bets-on-fighting-for-a-city/ |website=Screen Yorkshire |access-date=13 February 2021 }}
Professional career
=Early career=
Warrington turned professional in 2009 and won on his professional debut against Wolverhampton's Delroy Spencer (11-89-3) in October before defeating Latvia's Pavels Senkovs (2-10-2), winning both four-round contests by 40-36 points decision.
In 2010, Warrington won all three of his fights, defeating Danny McDermid (0-1), John Riley (0-0) and Youssef Al Hamidi (7-27-2), winning all of his four-round contests by points decision.
By the end of 2011, Warrington maintained his undefeated record with wins over Steve Gethin (11-56-3), Chris Riley (3-3-2), Marc Callaghan (19-21-1), Dougie Curran (5-8-1) and Ian Bailey (7-8), all by points decision.
In the first half of 2012, Warrington defeated Dan Naylor (1-8) and Ibrar Riyaz (4-34-1) by points decision.
In November, Warrington won his first professional title after he defeated the previously unbeaten Dudley-born prospect Chris Male (11-0) by unanimous decision in a ten-round contest to win the vacant English featherweight title. The fight took place at the Venue in Dudley on 9 November.
==Warrington vs. Speight==
On 22 March, Warrington made the first defence of his English featherweight title against former Southern Area super featherweight champion Jamie Speight (11-4). He won by unanimous decision over 10 rounds (scorecards of 100–91, 100–91, 100-90) when headlining a show at the Town Hall in Leeds.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/663081/1765724|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-11}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/boxing/boxing-leeds-town-hall-crowd-like-a-12th-man-warrington-1-5525911|title=Boxing: Leeds Town Hall crowd like a 12th man - Warrington|access-date=2018-05-11|language=en}}
==Warrington vs. Bailey==
On 27 September, Warrington made the second defence of his English featherweight title after he defeated Southern Area featherweight champion Ian Bailey (9-14) by unanimous decision over 10 rounds.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/671606/1799750|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-11}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.morleyobserver.co.uk/sport/more-sport/central-boxer-warrington-defends-english-title-in-style-1-6112388|title=Central boxer Warrington defends English title in style|access-date=2018-05-11|language=en}} The scorecards read 100–91, 98–92, 100–90 in Warrington's favour. The fight took place at the Banqueting Suite at the Elland Road Stadium in Leeds.
==Warrington vs. Mouneimne==
On 2 November, Warrington won the vacant Commonwealth featherweight title after he defeated the previously undefeated Hull-born prospect Samir Mouneimne by 12th-round stoppage in a 12-round contest.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/678393/1835610|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-11}} The fight took place at the Ice Arena in Hull and was Warrington's first fight on a Matchroom Boxing show.
=2014=
==Warrington vs. Munroe==
In early April, it was announced that Warrington would make the first defence of his Commonwealth featherweight title against former super-bantamweight world title challenger Rendall Munroe (28-4-1) on 19 April. The fight would take place at the Manchester Arena on the undercard to Scott Quigg vs Tshifhiwa Munyai.{{Cite news|url=https://www.eurosport.com/boxing/rendall-munroe-gets-shot-at-josh-warrington-s-commonwealth-title_sto4201257/story.shtml|title=Rendall Munroe gets shot at Josh Warrington's Commonwealth title|date=2014-04-04|work=Eurosport|access-date=2018-05-11}}
Warrington won by technical knockout in the seventh-round after Munroe's corner threw in the towel.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/686684/1870441|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-11}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9274358/rendall-munroe-issued-a-tearful-farewell-after-losing-to-josh-warrington|title=Rendall Munroe issued a tearful farewell after losing to Josh Warrington|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-05-11|language=en}} Later that month, Munroe announced his retirement from boxing.
==Warrington vs.Lindsay==
On 28 April, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington would make the second defence of his Commonwealth featherweight title and fight for the vacant British featherweight title against former British champion Martin Lindsay (21-2) at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 21 May.{{Cite news|url=http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/josh-warrington-face-martin-lindsay-commonwealth-defence/|title=Josh Warrington to face Martin Lindsay in Commonwealth defence - Matchroom Boxing|date=2014-04-28|work=Matchroom Boxing|access-date=2018-05-11|language=en-US}}
Warrington won by unanimous decision over twelve rounds with all three judges scoring the fight 119–110.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/690703/1883258|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-11}}
Five-fight Matchroom deal
On 27 August, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington had signed a five-fight deal with the promotional company.{{Cite news|url=http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/warrington-pens-five-fight-deal-matchroom-boxing/|title=Warrington pens five-fight deal with Matchroom Boxing - Matchroom Boxing|date=2014-08-27|work=Matchroom Boxing|access-date=2018-05-11|language=en-US}} Speaking of the deal, Warrington said: "It’s great to have signed the deal so that I know that there’s going to be more big nights in Leeds in the next year."
Promoter Eddie Hearn said: "Josh is the biggest ticket seller in the country right now, and we have an opportunity to do something very big in Leeds. We dipped our toe in the water in May and now we’re diving in headfirst. It’s a huge opportunity for Josh and I think we could see one of the most memorable atmosphere in a British arena for some time."
==Warrington vs. Dieli==
On 4 October, Warrington won the vacant EBU European featherweight title after he defeated Italy's Davide Dieli (15-3) by fourth-round stoppage in a twelve-round contest.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/695628/1902955|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-11}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/josh-warrington-beats-down-dieli-euro-crown--82847|title=Josh Warrington Beats Down Dieli For Euro Crown|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-05-11|language=en-us}} The fight took place at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.
=2015=
==Warrington vs. Tellez==
On 15 December, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington would fight on the undercard to Arthur Abraham vs Paul Smith in Berlin on 21 February, his first fight of the year.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/abraham-smith-ii-josh-warrington-added-undercard--85391|title=Warrington vs Tellez announcement|date=15 December 2014 }}
Later it was confirmed that Warrington would fight Nicaragua's Edwin Tellez (9-11-5) in an eight-round contest.
Prior to the fight, Warrington told the Yorkshire Evening Post: "Even though he's not got an excellent record, he's a fighter that I cannot take lightly."{{Cite web|url=https://www.sportsmole.co.uk/boxing/news/warrington-im-switched-on-for-tellez-fight_206812.html|title=Warrington on Edwin Tellez fight|date=21 February 2015 }}
Warrington won by fifth-round stoppage{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/705069/1956237|title=Warrington vs Tellez result}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9726287/leeds-josh-warrington-made-light-work-of-his-first-foreign-fight-in-berlin|title=Warrington vs Tellez fight report}}
==Warrington vs. Tubieron==
On 7 January, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington would fight Philippines' Dennis Tubieron (19-3-2) in a WBC world title eliminator and for the vacant WBC International featherweight title.{{Cite news|url=http://www.joshwarrington.com/blog/2015/1/07/josh-to-fight-dennis-tubieron-in-world-title-eliminator-in-leeds|title=Josh to Fight Dennis Tubieron In World Title Eliminator in Leeds|work=Josh Warrington|access-date=2018-05-10|language=en-GB}} The fight would headline a show at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 11 April.
Warrington was accompanied by former Leeds United footballer Vinnie Jones during his ringwalk.{{Citation|last=iFL TV|title=JOSH WARRINGTON WALKS TO THE RING WITH VINNIE JONES & HIS DAD|date=2015-04-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vuloGhiLMQs|access-date=2018-05-10}}
Warrington won by unanimous decision over twelve rounds, with all three judges scoring the fight 119–109.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/705404/1941863|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-10}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9801630/josh-warrington-extends-unbeaten-record-with-one-sided-points-win-over-dennis-tubieron|title=Josh Warrington extends unbeaten record with one-sided points win over Dennis Tubieron|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-05-10|language=en}}
After the fight, he admitted that he wasn't at his best, telling Sky Sports: "Looking back, I don’t think it was my best performance, but it’s all about learning. Maybe if I’d listened to my instructions a little bit more, I’d have got him out of there, but it’s all about experience. I can take so much from that fight."{{Cite news|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/9803082/josh-warrington-i-wasnt-at-my-best-in-dennis-tubieron-win|title=Josh Warrington: I wasn't at my best in Dennis Tubieron win|work=Sky Sports|access-date=2018-05-10|language=en}}
Later that month, Warrington vacated his EBU European featherweight title after suffering a slight injury.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/josh-warrington-injured-vacates-ebu-title--90317|title=Josh Warrington Injured, Vacates The EBU Title|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-05-10|language=en-us}}
==Warrington vs. Brunker==
On 22 June, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington would defend his WBC International and Commonwealth featherweight titles against Australia's Joel Brunker (28-1) at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 5 September.{{Cite news|url=http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/warrington-to-defend-titles-against-brunker-on-september-5/|title=Warrington to defend titles against Brunker on September 5 - Matchroom Boxing|date=2015-06-22|work=Matchroom Boxing|access-date=2018-05-10|language=en-US}}
Warrington won by unanimous decision over twelve rounds, with all three judges scoring the fight 120–108.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/716284/1989266|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-10}}
=2016=
==Warrington vs. Amagasa==
On 15 February, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington would make the second defence of his WBC International featherweight title against Japan's Hisashi Amagasa (30-5-2), a former world title challenger at super-bantamweight.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/josh-warrington-to-face-former-guillermo-rigondea/|title=Warrington vs Amagasa confirmed|access-date=9 May 2018|archive-date=10 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510115145/http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/josh-warrington-to-face-former-guillermo-rigondea/|url-status=dead}} The fight would headline the show at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 16 April.
Promoter Eddie Hearn said of the fight: "Josh is hunting a summer clash with IBF champion Lee Selby, so he cannot afford any slip-ups against Japanese banger Amagasa."
Warrington won by unanimous decision over twelve rounds, with the scorecards reading 117–111, 118-111 and 120–107.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/728331/2046219|title=Warrington vs Amagasa result}}
==Warrington vs. Hyland==
On 14 June, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington would make the third defence of his WBC International featherweight title against Patrick Hyland (31-2), headlining a show at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 30 July.{{Cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/josh-warrington-vs-patrick-hyland-headlines-july-30-leeds--105674|title=Warrington vs Hyland announcement|date=14 June 2016 }}
The WBC International featherweight title wasn't on the line for Hyland as he came in 2lbs and 6oz over weight at the weigh-in.{{Cite web|url=http://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/10516485/patrick-hyland-weighs-in-heavy-for-josh-warrington-fight|title=Warrington vs Hyland weigh in}}
Warrington won by ninth-round technical knockout after he knocked Hyland down once in round eight and again round nine.{{Cite web|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/josh-warrington-dismantles-patrick-hyland-in-leeds/|title=Warrington vs Hyland fight report|date=30 July 2016 }}{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/734919/2083712|title=Warrington vs Hyland result}}
==Leaving Matchroom and joining Frank Warren==
On 2 December 2016, Matchroom Boxing announced that Warrington's promotional contract with them had expired. Warrington's promoter and Matchroom managing director Eddie Hearn said in a statement "we did not share the same plans as his team and decided not to make any further offers."{{Cite news|url=http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/matchroom-boxing-statement-on-josh-warrington/|title=MATCHROOM BOXING STATEMENT ON JOSH WARRINGTON - Matchroom Boxing|date=2016-12-02|newspaper=Matchroom Boxing|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-24}}
After much speculation, Warrington officially signed for rival British promoter Frank Warren in a "long-term promotional deal" later in December.{{Cite news|url=https://www.frankwarren.com/leeds-warrior-josh-warrington-signs-long-term-promotional-deal-with-frank-warren/|title=Josh Warrington signs promotional deal with Frank Warren|date=2016-12-15|newspaper=Frank Warren|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-12-24}} Warren said he was confident of delivering a first world title shot for Warrington as well as a number of shows in Leeds in 2017.{{Cite news|url=http://www.britishboxers.co.uk/2016/12/frank-warren-josh-warrington-will-go-back-to-leeds-with-a-bang/|title=Frank Warren: 'Josh Warrington will go back to Leeds with a bang!'|date=2016-12-21|newspaper=British Boxing News|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-24}}
=2017=
==Warrington vs. Martinez==
In February, Warren announced that Warrington would be making his return to the ring on 13 May at the First Direct Arena in Leeds.{{Cite news|url=https://www.frankwarren.com/tickets-on-sale-for-leeds-first-direct-arena-fight-night/|title=Tickets on sale for May 13 at First Direct Arena, Leeds|date=2017-02-02|work=Frank Warren|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en-GB}} It was initially announced that Warrington would fight WBO Inter-Continental champion Marco McCullough. However, it was since announced that Warrington would not fight McCullough and would instead fight former IBF super-bantamweight world champion Kiko Martinez (36-7-1).{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/josh-warrington-vs-kiko-martinez-confirmed-13-leeds--113577|title=Josh Warrington vs. Kiko Martinez Confirmed, May 13 In Leeds|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en-us}}
Warrington defeated Martinez by a majority decision over 12 rounds, with scorecards of 116-112 (twice) and 114–114, in the third defence of his WBC International title.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/josh-warrington-defeats-kiko-martinez/|title=Josh Warrington defeats Kiko Martinez - Boxing News|date=2017-05-14|work=Boxing News|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/745700/2136553|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-09}}
==Warrington vs. Ceylan==
In August, it was announced that Warrington would fight the undefeated EBU European champion Dennis Ceylan (18-0-2) in an IBF world title final eliminator, to the title held by champion Lee Selby, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds on 21 October.
Commenting on the fight, Warrington said: "With Selby not taking a fight with me, it’s left me annoyed and even more hungry to produce a massive performance on October 21."
Warrington defeated Ceylan by tenth-round technical knockout after twice knocking down Ceylan in the same round.{{Cite news|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/josh-warrington-stops-dennis-ceylan-ten-earn-selby-results--121660|title=Josh Warrington Stops Dennis Ceylan in Ten To Earn Selby Shot|work=BoxingScene.com|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en-us}}{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/754225/2177189|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-09}}
Speaking of Lee Selby, Warrington told BT Sport in his post-fight interview that: "I want to get the Welshman up here. If we can make it at Elland Road, let's have it. I've waited so long and now I'm there."
=2018=
==World title shot==
==Warrington vs. Selby==
On 23 January, it was confirmed that Warrington would fight IBF world champion Lee Selby (26-1) in his first world title fight on 19 May.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/date-set-for-lee-selby-vs-josh-warrington/|title=Date set for Lee Selby vs Josh Warrington - Boxing News|date=2018-01-23|work=Boxing News|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510050906/http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/date-set-for-lee-selby-vs-josh-warrington/|archive-date=10 May 2018|url-status=dead}} On 30 January Elland Road Stadium was confirmed as the venue for the fight.{{Cite news|url=http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/venue-for-lee-selby-vs-josh-warrington-announced/|title=Venue for Lee Selby vs Josh Warrington announced - Boxing News|date=2018-01-30|work=Boxing News|access-date=2018-05-09|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142420/http://www.boxingnewsonline.net/venue-for-lee-selby-vs-josh-warrington-announced/|archive-date=12 June 2018|url-status=dead}}
Warrington commented on the fight: "By winning this fight, not only do I get my hands on a world title, but it’s a chance to show everyone that I’m the best featherweight in the UK and propel myself onto the world level." Warrington was accompanied to the ring by ex Leeds United player Lucas Radebe whilst band Kaiser Chiefs performed live.{{Cite web|url=http://boxrec.com/en/event/762276/2214237|title=BoxRec|website=boxrec.com|access-date=2018-05-30}}
Warrington secured a split-decision victory over Selby by thoroughly outworking him for the majority of the twelve rounds to claim the title, and hand Selby his second career loss.
==Warrington vs. Frampton==
A fight between Warrington and Carl Frampton had been scheduled for 22 December the same day as when Dillian Whyte fought Derek Chisora but that match was in the o2 The Warrington vs. Frampton match was in Manchester. In a fight that people thought was the fight of the year Warrington beat Frampton by Unanimous Decision after 12 rounds with two judges scoring the fight 116-112 and the third scoring it 116–113.
=2019=
==Warrington vs. Takoucht==
On 7 August, it was confirmed that Warrington would defend the IBF featherweight championship for the third time against Sofiane Takoucht. The fight took place on 12 October, at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England. This was the 13th time Warrington fought as a professional in his hometown of Leeds.{{Cite web|url=https://www.dazn.com/en-US/news/boxing/josh-warrington-to-defend-ibf-featherweight-title-vs-sofiane-takoucht-october/az4dzcibkpyj1489syb9eeq0r|title=Josh Warrington to defend IBF featherweight title vs. Sofiane Takoucht in october|website=DAZN|access-date=2018-05-30}} In a one sided fight Warrington beat Takoucht by TKO in the second round.
==Warrington vs. Galahad==
On 15 June 2019, Warrington had his second title defense against domestic rival and IBF #1 contender Kid Galahad in his hometown of Leeds.{{Cite web|title=Warrington vs Galahad - News, Tape, Ringwalk, TV, Streaming & Tickets|url=https://box.live/fights/warrington-vs-galahad/|access-date=2021-04-30|website=Box.Live|language=en-US}} In a messy bout, with a lot of holding and clinching from both sides, Warrington proved to be the aggressor more often than his counterpart, which was sufficient to edge the victory and retail his world title. The scorecards read 116-113 and 116-112 in favor of Warrington, while the third judge scored the fight 115-113 for Galahad.{{Cite web|date=2019-06-15|title=Josh Warrington retains IBF featherweight title with split decision over Kid Galahad|url=https://www.ringtv.com/568300-josh-warrington-retains-title-with-split-decision-over-kid-galahad/|access-date=2021-04-30|website=The Ring}}
=2021=
==Warrington vs. Lara==
Warrington faced Mauricio Lara, a relatively unknown 22-year-old Mexican prospect, on 13 February after over a year of inactivity. No title was on the line as Warrington had vacated his IBF featherweight title a month prior.{{Cite web|url= https://www.matchroomboxing.com/news/josh-warrington-vacates-ibf-belt/|title=JOSH WARRINGTON VACATES IBF BELT |website=Matchroom|access-date=2021-02-13}} Warrington started off the fight slower than usual, and in the fourth round, he was hurt by a left hook before ultimately being knocked down. Despite getting up, Warrington never regained his legs, though he was able to land a few effective combinations on Lara in the subsequent rounds. In the ninth round, Lara once again knocked Warrington down with a left hook, and the fight was immediately called off by the referee, handing Warrington his first career loss.{{cite web |title=Josh Warrington stunned by Mauricio Lara in knockout defeat at Wembley Arena |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/56058359 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=13 February 2021 |date=13 February 2021}} Lara's victory was considered a major upset, as he had been rated as an 11/1 (+1100) pre-fight underdog, compared to Warrington having been rated as the 1/33 (-3300) betting favourite.{{Cite web|title=Josh Warrington vs Mauricio Lara fight preview|url=https://britishboxingnews.co.uk/blogs/josh-warrington-vs-mauricio-lara-fight-preview|access-date=2021-07-27|website=britishboxingnews.co.uk|date=12 February 2021 |language=en}} The Ring magazine opined that the result was an early candidate for its Upset of the Year award.{{Cite web|date=2021-02-13|title=Mauricio Lara shocks Josh Warrington, stops him in 9 rounds in Upset of the Year candidate|url=https://www.ringtv.com/617631-mauricio-lara-shocks-josh-warrington-stops-him-in-9-rounds-in-upset-of-the-year-candidate/|access-date=2021-07-26|website=The Ring}}
==Warrington vs. Lara II==
It was announced on 14 July 2021 that Warrington and Lara would face each other in a rematch on 4 September at Emerald Headingley Stadium in the former's hometown of Leeds.{{Cite web|date=2021-07-14|title=Mauricio Lara-Josh Warrington 2 set for September 4 in Leeds, Katie Taylor returns|url=https://www.ringtv.com/624275-mauricio-lara-josh-warrington-2-set-for-september-4-in-leeds-katie-taylor-returns/|access-date=2021-07-26|website=The Ring}} The fight ended in a technical draw after 2 rounds, after Lara was badly cut above his left eye due to a head clash.{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=BoxingScene|title=Mauricio Lara-Josh Warrington Ends in Two Round Technical Draw Due To Head Clash|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/mauricio-lara-josh-warrington-ends-two-round-technical-draw-due-head-clash--160341|access-date=2021-09-04|website=BoxingScene.com|date=4 September 2021 |language=en-us}}
Professional boxing record
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!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
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| 37
|{{yes2}}Win |32-4-1 | align="left" |Asad Asif Khan |UD |10 |25 Apr 2025 |align=left|{{small|Park Community Arena, Sheffield}} | align="left" | |
| 36
|{{no2}}Loss |31-4–1 | align="left" |Anthony Cacace |UD |12 | align="left" |{{small|Wembley Stadium, London, England}} | align="left" |{{small|For IBO super-featherweight title}} |
| 35
|{{no2}}Loss |31–3–1 |align=left|Leigh Wood |TKO |7 (12), {{small|3:00}} |7 Oct 2023 |align=left|{{small|Utilita Arena Sheffield, Sheffield, England}} |align=left|{{small|For WBA featherweight title}} |
| 34
|{{no2}}Loss |31–2–1 |align=left|Luis Alberto Lopez |MD |12 |10 Dec 2022 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Lost IBF featherweight title}} |
| 33
|{{yes2}}Win |31–1–1 |align=left|Kiko Martínez |TKO |7 (12), {{small|2:12}} |26 Mar 2022 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won IBF featherweight title}} |
| 32
|{{draw}}Draw |30–1–1 |align=left|Mauricio Lara |{{abbr|TD|Technical draw}} |2 (12), {{small|3:00}} |4 Sep 2021 |align=left|{{small|Headingley Stadium, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Fight stopped after Lara cut from an accidental head clash}} |
| 31
|{{no2}}Loss |30–1 |align=left|Mauricio Lara |TKO |9 (12), {{small|0:54}} |13 Feb 2021 |align=left|{{small|Wembley Arena, London, England}} |align=left| |
| 30
|{{yes2}}Win |30–0 |align=left|Sofiane Takoucht |TKO |2 (12), {{small|2:54}} |12 Oct 2019 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF featherweight title}} |
| 29
|{{yes2}}Win |29–0 |align=left|Kid Galahad |SD |12 |15 Jun 2019 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF featherweight title}} |
| 28
|{{yes2}}Win |28–0 |align=left|Carl Frampton |UD |12 |22 Dec 2018 |align=left|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained IBF featherweight title}} |
| 27
|{{yes2}}Win |27–0 |align=left|Lee Selby |{{abbr|SD|Split decision}} |12 |19 May 2018 |align=left|{{small|Elland Road, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won IBF featherweight title}} |
| 26
|{{yes2}}Win |26–0 |align=left|Dennis Ceylan |TKO |10 (12), {{small|1:43}} |21 Oct 2017 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left| |
| 25
|{{yes2}}Win |25–0 |align=left|Kiko Martínez |{{abbr|MD|Majority decision}} |12 |13 May 2017 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC International featherweight title}} |
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|{{yes2}}Win |24–0 |align=left|Patrick Hyland |TKO |9 (12), {{small|0:45}} |30 Jul 2016 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left| |
| 23
|{{yes2}}Win |23–0 |align=left|Hisashi Amagasa |UD |12 |16 Apr 2016 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC International featherweight title}} |
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|{{yes2}}Win |22–0 |align=left|Joel Brunker |UD |12 |5 Sep 2015 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained WBC International and Commonwealth featherweight titles}} |
| 21
|{{yes2}}Win |21–0 |align=left|Dennis Tubieron |UD |12 |11 Apr 2015 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBC International featherweight title}} |
| 20
|{{yes2}}Win |20–0 |align=left|Edwin Tellez |TKO |5 (8), {{small|1:51}} |21 Feb 2015 |align=left|{{small|Mercedes-Benz Arena, Berlin, Germany}} |align=left| |
| 19
|{{yes2}}Win |19–0 |align=left|Davide Dieli |TKO |4 (12), {{small|1:42}} |4 Oct 2014 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant European featherweight title}} |
| 18
|{{yes2}}Win |18–0 |align=left|Martin Lindsay |UD |12 |21 May 2014 |align=left|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained Commonwealth featherweight title; |
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|{{yes2}}Win |17–0 |align=left|Rendall Munroe |{{abbr|RTD|Corner retirement}} |7 (12), {{small|3:00}} |19 Apr 2014 |align=left|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained Commonwealth featherweight title}} |
| 16
|{{yes2}}Win |16–0 |align=left|Samir Mouneimne |{{abbr|TKO|Technical knockout}} |12 (12), {{small|1:27}} |2 Nov 2013 |align=left|{{small|Hull Ice Arena, Hull, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant Commonwealth featherweight title}} |
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |align=left|Ian Bailey |UD |10 |27 Sep 2013 |align=left|{{small|Elland Road, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained English featherweight title}} |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |align=left|Jamie Speight |UD |10 |22 Mar 2013 |align=left|{{small|Town Hall, Leeds, England}} |align=left|{{small|Retained English featherweight title}} |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |align=left|Chris Male |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous decision}} |10 |9 Nov 2012 |align=left|{{small|The Venue, Dudley, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant English featherweight title}} |
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|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |align=left|Ibrar Riyaz |PTS |4 |2 Jun 2012 |align=left|{{small|Bowlers Exhibition Centre, Manchester, England}} |align=left| |
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|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |align=left|Dan Naylor |PTS |6 |3 Mar 2012 |align=left|{{small|Hillsborough Leisure Centre, Sheffield, England}} |align=left| |
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|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |align=left|Ian Bailey |PTS |4 |18 Dec 2011 |align=left|{{small|De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England}} |align=left| |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |align=left|Dougie Curran |PTS |6 |22 Oct 2011 |align=left|{{small|De Vere Whites, Bolton, England}} |align=left| |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |align=left|Marc Callaghan |PTS |6 |28 Apr 2011 |align=left|{{small|City Hall, Hull, England}} |align=left| |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |align=left|Chris Riley |PTS |6 |9 Apr 2011 |align=left|{{small|Rainton Meadows Arena, Houghton-le-Spring}} |align=left| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |align=left|Steve Gethin |PTS |4 |22 Jan 2011 |align=left|{{small|Doncaster Dome, Doncaster, England}} |align=left| |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |align=left|Youssef al-Hamidi |PTS |4 |2 Oct 2010 |align=left|{{small|Elland Road, Leeds, England}} |align=left| |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |align=left|John Riley |PTS |4 |28 May 2010 |align=left|{{small|Leisure Centre, Huddersfield, England}} |align=left| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |align=left|Danny McDermid |PTS |4 |5 Mar 2010 |align=left|{{small|Leisure Centre, Huddersfield, England}} |align=left| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |align=left|Pavels Senkovs |PTS |4 |20 Dec 2009 |align=left|{{small|De Vere Whites Hotel, Bolton, England}} |align=left| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |align=left|Delroy Spencer |{{abbr|PTS|Points decision}} |4 |31 Oct 2009 |align=left|{{small|Leisure Centre, Huddersfield, England}} |align=left| |
Team
Warrington was signed to Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing in the early stages of his career. He split from Matchroom to join Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions in 2016,{{Cite news|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/boxing/leeds-boxer-josh-warrington-joins-frank-warren-after-split-with-eddie-hearn-s-matchroom-boxing-1-8291999|title=Leeds boxer Josh Warrington joins Frank Warren after split with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing|access-date=2018-05-30|language=en}} before rejoining Matchroom in February 2020.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/boxing/51472869|title=Josh Warrington: World featherweight champion joins Eddie Hearn after split with Frank Warren|date=2020-02-12|work=BBC Sport|access-date=2020-02-12|language=en-gb}} He is trained by his father, Sean O'Hagan. He is managed by Steve Wood, from VIP Boxing, who also manages former WBO lightweight world champion Terry Flanagan.
Personal life
Warrington and his wife Natasha have twin daughters. He was excluded from John Smeaton Academy and didn't achieve the grades he needed to continue his education. He re-sat his exams on the advice of his father, Sean O'Hagan. He subsequently attended University of Leeds and gained a degree in 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/news/boxing-s-tooth-fairy-on-his-dream-come-true-1-6993702|title=Boxing's 'Tooth Fairy' on his dream come true|website=Yorkshire Evening Post|access-date=2018-12-19|df=dmy-all}}{{cite web |last1=McRae |first1=Donald |title=Josh Warrington: 'This is very real … this could be about me losing my life' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/nov/19/josh-warrington-ibf-featherweight-world-champion-boxing-carl-frampton |website=The Guardian |access-date=13 February 2021 |date=19 November 2018}}
See also
References
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External links
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- [https://box.live/boxers/josh-warrington/ Josh Warrington - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings] at [https://Box.Live Box.Live]
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