Gary Sykes

Quick Facts

Full Name	Gary Sykes
Occupation	Boxer
Date Of Birth	Feb 13, 1984(1984-02-13)
Age	40
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Horoscope	Aquarius

Gary Sykes Biography

Gary Sykes is one of the most popular and richest Boxer who was born on February 13, 1984 in England, United Kingdom. Gary Sykes (Born 13 February 1984) is a British former professional boxer who fought between 2006 and in the year. The title he held was the British super-featherweight title two times in the years 2010-2014. He competing twice in 2014 for an attempt at the Commonwealth super-featherweight crown in 2014 and twice for the Commonwealth lightweight title in 2016.

The 20th November of 2010, Sykes made the decision to join the knockout style Prizefighter series that was promoted by Barry Hearn and televised live by Sky Sports. The contest, which could give the winner with PS32,000, pitted Sykes against his former British as well as European title contender Scott Lawton in the quarter finals of a match that Sykes won comfortably. In the semi-final, Sykes had hoped to participate in the tournament in order to increase his profile, took on Welshman Gary Buckland and suffered an unexpected knockout loss within 45 seconds in the opening round. It was his first loss in his professional career. Fortunately for Sykes that, due to how the tournament was structured tournament the British title was not at stake. Buckland who was an earlier European title competitor, went on take the title beating Derry Mathews in the final.

On 18 September 2016, Sykes announced his retirement from boxing on his Facebook page. He cited a lack of hunger and desire at his older age, and a lack of motivation to continue to fight.

On May 29, 2009, Sykes faced his biggest test yet with Anthony Crolla in an eliminator for the British super featherweight title and won over the 10- rounds. Then he won two more times in the fight against Ibrar Riyaz as well as Dean Mills before getting the chance to compete for the title on the 5th of March 2010. The fight, which was fought against Andy Morris a former British featherweight champion, was an impressive win on points in 12 bouts at Huddersfield Leisure Centre. Morris has also won the Commonwealth games bronze medal as an amateur, stepped into the fight on short notice after the defection of the former competitor Ricky Burns. On May 28, 2010, Sykes completed a successful debut defense of his belt by over Kevin O’Hara again over 12 rounds at the Huddersfield Leisure Centre.

Gary Sykes Net Worth

Gary Sykes is one of the richest Boxer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gary Sykes 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Sykes boxing in the ring for Cleckheaton ABC had an amateur career that lasted 62 rounds as an amateur record that included at one time an unbeaten streak of 32 fights and a win over current European champion in the lightweight division, John Murray. While amateur Sykes also took home title in the Junior ABA’s, as well in winning the entire ABA champion in the 2005 season, beating Mike Robinson in the 60 kg class at the event that took place on the Excel Arena in London. Despite being recognized among England’s best amateurs Sykes did not get the chance to compete in Melbourne for the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne following Stephen Smith, another star amateur, made the decision to step up and play at the same weight category as Sykes. In regards to the uncertainty, at the time, Sykes coach Keith Tate said “everything is uncertain…because Smith’s moved up to featherweight, and I know he’s highly rated by Terry Edwards…I think Gary’s earned his selection already but I have a feeling that this is going to come down to the next ABA Championships later this year ….It seems like they’re moving the goalposts and I’ll feel sorry for Gary if he doesn’t get the opportunity. He’s had a great year.” In 2006, Smith was a participant in the ABA championships, which actually took place on the 2nd of December, 2005 in order to prepare to prepare for Commonwealth Games. Smith defeated Akaash Bhatia to win the 57kg weight class.

Sykes began his professional debut boxing on February 23rd, in 2006, at Leeds’ Town Hall in Leeds fighting journeyman Dave Hinds and running out with a win over six rounds. Sykes then followed his win with another win in 2006, beating Dai Davies once again at the Town Hall with a 3rd round knockout. In 2007, Sykes beat Kristian Laight Eduards Krauklis Deniss Sirjatovs Dwayne Hill, and Carl Allen fighting in venues throughout northern England which included Barnsley, Wigan, Doncaster and Altrincham. In 2008, Sykes kept his streak of wins going, with victories in the fight against Peter Allen, Harry Ramogoadi and Jason Nesbitt before starting 2009 on a high note with victory over fellow his fellow journeyman Johnny Greaves.

On 5 March 2011 Sykes returned to the ring for the second defence of his British title against former champion Carl Johanneson of Leeds, the mandatory challenger for the title. The fight, at the Huddersfield Sports Centre, resulted in a close points victory for Sykes after suffering a knockdown in the 9th round, eventually running out a 116–112, 115–112 and 115–113 winner. After the fight Sykes paid tribute to former champion Johanneson saying “To beat him means the world to me…when I first sparred with him I never thought I could last 12 rounds let alone beat him.” For his third defence Sykes faced Gary Buckland with the two meeting on 24 September 2011. In a close back and forth contest Sykes lost the title to Buckland with the Welshman being awarded the decision over 12 rounds resulting in a second career defeat for Sykes.

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Facts & Trivia

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Top Facts about Gary Sykes

1. Gary Sykes is a retired British professional boxer.
2. He was born on June 13, 1984, in Dewsbury, England.
3. Sykes fought in the super featherweight and lightweight divisions.
4. He had a professional record of 32 wins (12 by KO), 14 losses, and 1 draw.
5. Sykes won the British super featherweight title twice.
6. His first title win came in 2010 against Andy Morris.
7. In his second title win in 2014, he defeated Jon Kays.
8. Sykes also challenged for the Commonwealth and European titles but lost both fights.
9. He retired from boxing in March 2018 at the age of 33.
10. Sykes now works as a personal trainer and boxing coach.