Chloe Watson (born 13 January 2000) is an English professional boxer who is the European female flyweight champion.
Chloe Watson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 2000[2] |
| Nationality | English |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Flyweight |
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1] |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 7 |
| Wins | 7 |
| Wins by KO | 0 |
Amateur career edit
Fighting for Birkenhead Venture Boxing Club, Watson became England Amateur Boxing Association national schools champion in the Class One 40-42 kg category shortly before her 14th birthday.[4][5]
She went on to capture the England Boxing Youth national 51 kg title in March 2017 [6] before becoming England's first ever women's boxing Commonwealth Youth Games medalist by winning gold in the 51 kg category at the event in the Bahamas in July the same year.[7]
In April 2019, Watson lost in the England Boxing national championship elite under 51 kg final to Tori-Ellis Willetts.[8]
Professional career edit
Watson joined the professional boxing ranks in July 2021 signing a promotional deal with Wasserman Boxing.[9]
Trained by former world champion Ricky Hatton[10] she made her pro debut on 25 November 2021 at York Hall in London with a points win over Judit Hachbold.[11]
Having gone undefeated in her first six fights, Watson took on France's Justine Lallemand for the vacant European female flyweight title in a contest held in Bolton on 1 December 2023 claiming the belt by unanimous decision.[12]
Personal life edit
Watson has a twin brother named Curtis [13] and is a supporter of Everton.[14]
Professional boxing record edit
| 7 fights | 7 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By decision | 7 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Justine Lellemand | UD | 10 (10) | 2023-12-01 | Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton, England | Won the vacant European female flyweight title |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Laura Belen Valdebenito | PTS | 8 (8) | 2023-07-15 | Vertu Motors Arena, Newcastle, England | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Romina Gisel Sosa | PTS | 4 (4) | 2023-03-24 | Bolton Whites Hotel, Bolton, England | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Minerva Gutierrez | PTS | 6 (6) | 2022-11-25 | York Hall, London, England | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Fara El Bousairi | PTS | 6 (6) | 2022-06-17 | Echo Arena, Liverpool, England | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Gemma Ruegg | PTS | 4 (4) | 2022-04-02 | Newcastle Arena, Newcastle, England | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Judith Hachbold | PTS | 4 (4) | 2021-11-25 | York Hall, London, England |
References edit
- ^ "Current stats". chloewatsonboxer.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Chloe Watson". topology.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Boxrec profile of Chloe Watson". boxrec.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Boxing is elementary for Wirral schoolgirl". Wirral Globe. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "England Boxing national schools championships 2014". englandboxing.org. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Chloe Watson crowned England Youth National Champion". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Bahamas 2017 Commonwealth Games". teamengland.org. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Roll of honour - female championships". englandboxing.org. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Harvey Horn, Chloe Watson, Matty Harris ink pacts with Wasserman". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Chloe Watson, trained by Ricky Harris and inspired by Natasha Jonas, targets Seniesa Estrada". skysports.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Stewart and Harris win, Majiha upsets Horn". fightnews.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Chloe Watson makes British boxing history as she lands European title". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "Girl, 14, intimidates the boys with dreams of becoming an Olympic boxer". express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ "My Everton #114: Boxer Watson's blue roots". evertonfc.com. Retrieved 2024-04-25.