Scott Fitzgerald (boxer)
{{short description|English boxer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{Infobox boxer
| name = Scott Fitzgerald
| image =
| realname = Scott William Fitzgerald
| nickname = Fitzy
Mad Man Fitzy
| weight = {{plainlist|
}}
{{cite web|url=https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/744799|title=Profile of Scott Fitzgerald|publisher=Boxrec.com|access-date=2024-05-15}}
| reach =
| nationality = English
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|13 December 1991}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/210795-scott-fitzgerald-fitzy|title=Scott Fitzgerald|publisher=tapology.com|access-date=2024-05-15}}
| birth_place = Preston, Lancashire, England
| style = Orthodox
| total = 15
| wins = 15
| KO = 10
| losses = 0
| draws =
| no contests =
| show-medals = yes
| medaltemplates =
{{MedalSport | Men's Boxing }}
{{MedalCountry | {{ENG}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | Commonwealth Games }}
{{MedalGold | 2014 Glasgow | Welterweight}}
{{MedalCompetition | English National Championships }}
{{MedalGold | 2013 Houghton-le-Spring | Light-middleweight}}
{{MedalBronze | 2015 Liverpool | Welterweight}}
}}
Scott William Fitzgerald (born 13 December 1991) is an English professional boxer who is a former British super-welterweight champion. As an amateur, he won a gold medal in the welterweight division at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
Biography
Representing England, Fitzgerald won a gold medal in the welterweight division at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, knocking opponent Mandeep Jangra from India to the canvas three times during the final which he took by unanimous decision.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/antony-fowler-scott-fitzgerald-grab-gold-england--80627|title=Antony Fowler, Scott Fitzgerald Grab Gold For England|date=3 August 2014 |publisher=Boxing Scene |access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/commonwealth-games/28625293|title=Glasgow 2014: England's boxers win five golds|date=2 August 2014 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=2024-05-15}} He was a member of the Team GB squad and competed for the British Lionhearts in the World Series of Boxing.{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/boxing-results-the-british-lionhearts-lose-to-russia-in-london/|title=Boxing Results: The British Lionhearts lose to Russia in London|date=9 April 2015 |publisher=boxingnewsonline.net|access-date=2024-05-15}}
Fitzgerald turned professional in September 2015 signing a promotional deal with Eddie Hearn's Matchroom Boxing{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/scott-fitzgerald-inks-pact-with-eddie-hearns-matchroom--96070|title=Scott Fitzgerald Inks Pact With Eddie Hearn's Matchroom|date=21 September 2015 |publisher=Boxing Scene|access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite web|url=https://boxingnewsonline.net/scott-fitzgerald-turns-professional/|title=Scott Fitzgerald turns professional|date=20 September 2015 |publisher=boxingnewsonline.net|access-date=2024-05-15}} and made his pro-debut on 27 February 2016, stopping Ben Heap in the third of a scheduled four rounds at Manchester Arena.{{cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/boxing/fitzgerald-catches-the-eye-on-his-pro-debut-791494|title=Fitzgerald catches the eye on his pro debut|publisher=Lancashire Evening Post |access-date=2024-05-15}}
He claimed his first professional title on 30 March 2019, winning the vacant WBA International super-welterweight belt thanks to a split decision success over Anthony Fowler in Liverpool.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/scott-fitzgerald-rallies-decision-anthony-fowler-results--137538|title=Scott Fitzgerald Rallies Hard To Drop, Decision Anthony Fowler|date=30 March 2019 |publisher=Boxing Scene |access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite web|url=https://www.skysports.com/boxing/news/12183/11680032/smith-vs-eggington-scott-fitzgerald-drops-anthony-fowler-in-the-final-round-to-secure-split-decision-win|title=Scott Fitzgerald drops Anthony Fowler in the final round to secure split decision win|publisher=Sky Sports |access-date=2024-05-15}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.ringtv.com/557810-scott-fitzgerald-stuns-anthony-fowler-by-split-decision-in-10-round-thriller/|title=
SCOTT FITZGERALD STUNS ANTHONY FOWLER BY SPLIT DECISION IN 10-ROUND THRILLER|date=
30 March 2019|publisher=The Ring |access-date=2024-05-15}}
Fitzgerald won the British super-welterweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Ted Cheeseman
at Newcastle Arena on 19 October 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/other-sport/preston-boxer-scott-fitzgerald-is-the-new-super-welterweight-british-champion-930498|title=Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald is the new super welterweight British champion|publisher=Lancashire Evening Post |access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/scott-fitzgerald-beats-ted-cheeseman-results--143512|title=Scott Fitzgerald Beats Ted Cheeseman With Controversial Decision|date=19 October 2019 |publisher=Boxing Scene |access-date=2024-05-15}}
In early 2020 he spent 12 days in rehab at Tony Adams’ Sporting Chance Clinic in a bid to tackle problems with gambling, drugs and alcohol.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/scott-fitzgeralds-father-on-his-sons-battle-overcome-substance-abuse--147870
|title=Scott Fitzgerald's Father On His Son's Battle To Overcome Substance Abuse|date=26 March 2020 |publisher=Boxing Scene|access-date=2024-05-15}} Fitzgerald vacated his British title due to his personal issues and having served time in prison on remand following his arrest for an alleged assault and subsequently admitting a charge of breach of the peace at Preston Magistrates' Court in November 2020.
{{cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/boxing/preston-boxer-scott-fitzgerald-is-looking-to-be-a-good-role-model-after-overcoming-his-demons-3220762|title=Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald is looking to be a good role model after overcoming his demons|publisher=Lancashire Evening Post|access-date=2024-05-15}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2020/11/19/scott-fitzgerald-british-title-cleared/|title=Scott Fitzgerald to vacate British title, cleared of assault charges|date=19 November 2020 |publisher=World Boxing News|access-date=2024-05-15}}
He returned to the boxing ring on 1 May 2021 at Manchester Arena where he defeated France's Gregory Trenel via third-round stoppage.{{cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/sport/boxing/preston-boxer-scott-fitzgerald-gains-third-round-stoppage-in-comeback-fight-3221920|title=Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald gains third round stoppage in comeback fight|publisher=Lancashire Evening Post|access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite web|url=https://www.worldboxingnews.net/2021/05/02/scott-fitzgerald-meltdown-return/|title=Scott Fitzgerald wins at super-middleweight after returning from problems|date=2 May 2021 |publisher=World Boxing News|access-date=2024-05-15}}
In February 2022, Fitzgerald appeared at Preston Magistrates' Court where he admitted assaulting his girlfriend and was sentenced to an 18 month community order which included completing 30 days of rehabilitation activities to address his substance misuse and anger problems as well as being ordered to carry out 40 hours of unpaid work and pay a total of £180.{{cite web|url=https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/boxer-scott-fitzgerald-kicked-girlfriend-23194472|title=Boxer Scott Fitzgerald kicked girlfriend in the back and pushed her to the ground after three day drink and drugs session|date=23 February 2022 |publisher=LancsLive|access-date=2024-05-15}}
Fitzgerald was sentenced to 46 weeks in prison in May 2023 after pleading guilty at Preston Crown Court to causing grievous bodily harm relating in a fight outside a pub on 22 November 2022 during which he broke a man’s jaw although he was released from custody soon after the court hearing due to having already spent six months behind bars on remand.{{cite web|url=https://www.boxingscene.com/scott-fitzgerald-former-british-champ-jailed-pub-attack--174693|title=Scott Fitzgerald, Former British Champ, Jailed For Pub Attack|date=18 May 2023 |publisher=Boxing Scene|access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime/scott-fitzgerald-boxing-champions-fall-from-grace-due-to-drink-and-drugs-laid-bare-as-he-is-jailed-for-grievous-bodily-harm-4147874|title=Scott Fitzgerald: Boxing champion's fall from grace due to drink and drugs laid bare as he is jailed for grievous bodily harm|publisher=Lancashire Evening Post|access-date=2024-05-15}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/preston-boxer-scott-fitzgerald-jailed-26936095|title=Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald jailed after using trained fist as a weapon when he broke a man's jaw outside city pub|date=17 May 2023 |publisher=LancsLive|access-date=2024-05-15}} The following month he was fined £150 at Preston Magistrates' Court after admitting two assault charges relating to an incident at a different pub on 13 November 2022.{{cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/news/people/scott-fitzgerald-boxer-fined-ps150-after-pleading-guilty-to-assaulting-two-pub-workers-on-night-out-4167790|title=Scott Fitzgerald: Boxer fined £150 after pleading guilty to assaulting two pub workers on night out|publisher=Lancashire Evening Post|access-date=2024-05-15}}
{{cite web|url=https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/preston-boxer-scott-fitzgerald-pay-27045511|title=Preston boxer Scott Fitzgerald to pay just £150 after attacking door staff at city pub|date=2 June 2023 |publisher=LancsLive|access-date=2024-05-15}}
In February 2024, Fitzgerald told the media he wanted to relaunch his boxing career after he was found not guilty of rape following a trial at Preston Crown Court stemming from an allegation for which he was first arrested in April 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/boxing-champion-scott-fitzgerald-found-not-guilty-of-rape-after-trial-at-preston-crown-court-4536830|title=Boxing champion Scott Fitzgerald found not guilty of rape after trial at Preston Crown Court|publisher=Blackpool Gazette|access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lancs.live/news/lancashire-news/preston-boxing-champion-scott-fitzgerald-28721023|title=Preston boxing champion Scott Fitzgerald found NOT GUILTY of rape|date=28 February 2024 |publisher=LancsLive|access-date=2024-05-15}}{{cite web|url=https://www.lep.co.uk/news/crime/preston-boxing-champion-scott-fitzgerald-ready-to-relaunch-career-after-being-found-not-guilty-of-rape-4536880|title=Preston boxing champion Scott Fitzgerald ready to relaunch career after being found not guilty of rape|publisher=Lancashire Evening Post|access-date=2024-05-15}}
Professional boxing record
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|ko-wins=10
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|dec-wins=5
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| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" |
| {{abbr|No.|Number}}
!Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |
|---|
| 15
|{{yes2}}Win |15–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Gregory Trenel |TKO |3 (8), {{small|2:43}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|AO Arena, Manchester, England}} | |
| 14
|{{yes2}}Win |14–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ted Cheeseman |UD |12 |19 Oct 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Utilita Arena, Newcastle, England}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Won British super-welterweight title}} |
| 13
|{{yes2}}Win |13–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Anthony Fowler |SD |10 |30 Mar 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |align=left|{{small|Won vacant WBA International super-welterweight title}} |
| 12
|{{yes2}}Win |12–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Filip Rzadek |TKO |2 (6), {{small|1:24}} |2 Feb 2019 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|The O2 Arena, London, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 11
|{{yes2}}Win |11–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Craig Morris |TKO |10 (10), {{small|2:13}} |8 Sep 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Arena Birmingham, Birmingham, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 10
|{{yes2}}Win |10–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Laszlo Fazekas |PTS |8 |21 Apr 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 9
|{{yes2}}Win |9–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ishmael Tetteh |TKO |1 (6), {{small|2:10}} |25 Feb 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Victoria Warehouse Hotel, Manchester, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 8
|{{yes2}}Win |8–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Bradley Pryce |TKO |5 (8), {{small|1:37}} |30 Sep 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 7
|{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Raimonds Sniedze |TKO |2 (4), {{small|1:10}} |15 Jul 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Winter Gardens, Blackpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 6
|{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Andrej Cepur |TKO |4 (8), {{small|1:57}} |11 Mar 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Guild Hall, Preston, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 5
|{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Adam Jones |PTS |6 |15 Oct 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 4
|{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Darryl Sharp |PTS |4 |30 Jul 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|First Direct Arena, Leeds, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 3
|{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Gabor Balogh |TKO |2 (4), {{small|1:52}} |29 May 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Goodison Park, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 2
|{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Robert Studzinski |TKO |2 (4), {{small|2:45}} |2 Apr 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Echo Arena, Liverpool, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
| 1
|{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|Ben Heap |TKO |3 (4), {{small|1:45}} |27 Feb 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Manchester Arena, Manchester, England}} |style="text-align:left;"| |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Boxrec|744799}}
{{Footer Commonwealth Champions Welterweight}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Fitzgerald, Scott}}
Category:Commonwealth Games gold medallists for England
Category:Boxers at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Category:Sportspeople from Preston, Lancashire
Category:England Boxing champions
Category:Medallists at the 2014 Commonwealth Games
Category:Light-middleweight boxers