New research reveals Wales have better boxers than England

New research reveals Wales have better boxers than England

·       Wales’ boxers have a better win rate than those from England (68% v 61%)

·       Wales has the sixth-best record of active UK fighters

·       81% win rate for active Scottish boxers makes them the toughest in the UK 

·       South West worst performing region, wins just 37% of fights

·       North West is the biggest producer of active fighters (15%)

JD analysed the profiles of each current boxer born in the UK to answer a number of questions such as; which region is responsible for producing the most fighters, which region produces the most of each weight class, and which areas have the best win percentage.

Wales continued to live up to its boxing heritage with a highly respectable win rate of 68%.

Throughout the years, the country has consistently produced a steady stream of championship pugilists. Perhaps most remembered for undefeated pound-for-pound great, Joe Calzaghe (46-0-0), ‘The Pride of Wales’ became a fan favourite with victories over boxing greats such as Chris Eubank Sr., Roy Jones Jr. and Bernard Hopkins.

Active Welsh boxers fighting in the ring today include: Commonwealth welterweight champ, Chris Jenkins; lightweight prospect Craig Evans and ‘The Welsh Mayweather’, Lee Selby.

JD’s campaign also analysed which areas of the UK produce the most fighters and where weight classes are most prominent.

At 15%, the North West accounts for the biggest proportion of fighters from any one area.

In addition to this, nearly one-quarter (23%) of all active UK-born heavyweight boxers come from London, the research has revealed.

London comfortably produces the most fighters from the sport’s heaviest division, besting the East of England – who are responsible for 13% – which includes two-time world champion Anthony Joshua.

Delving into the data for other weight divisions reveals an interesting pattern. Lighter weight classes tend to come from regions more to the north, with most fly and featherweights coming from Yorkshire; whereas some of the heavier-weighted boxers seem to come from further south, with welter, cruiser and heavyweights most likely to come from London.