Rhys Roberts is a super-bantamweight boxer from Manchester

Manchester

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England

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He made his professional debut in 2007, defeating Delroy Spencer on points after six completed rounds.

Since then he's picked up another 12 victories, including a victory over tough Georgian George Gachechiladze for the vacant International Masters featherweight title in late 2010.

His only pro loss so far came against Daniel Kodjo Sassou when he sustained an hand injury in the opening round and was forced to retire on his stool.

He is signed to Ricky Hatton

Ricky Hatton

Richard John Hatton MBE, more commonly known as Ricky "the Hitman" Hatton, , is a former British professional boxer, and currently a promoter....

's Hatton Promotions

Hatton Promotions

Hatton Promotions is a promotional company headed by former two-weight world champion Ricky Hatton with Richard Poxon as Director of Boxing and Gareth Williams as CEO -Starting up:...

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