Sam Webb (boxer)
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Sam Webb is an English professional boxer fighting in the light middleweight
division. He is a former holder of the British light middleweight title.
in Bethnal Green
. He fought once more that year defeating Vadzim Astapuk again at the York Hall
. Four fights the following year in 2006 resulted in three more wins but also a first career defeat for Webb. The defeat, on cuts on 30 May 2006, was to Alex Stoda a man who in three contests had yet to win any of them meaning that where Webb suffered his first loss, Stoda celebrated his first win. Webb continued to ply his trade with two fights and two wins in 2007 against the likes of Alex Spitko and Ben Hudson. In 2008 he fought five times and saw a gradual improvement in the level of fighter faced with victories over Paul Dyer (18-8) and Gilbert Eastman (20-6), winning each contest.
. On 2 May 2009 he travelled to Sunderland to face Thomas McDonagh in an eliminator for the full British title, winning on points over 10 rounds, it was the first time that Webb had gone such a distance. Despite the win, his chance to fight for the title did not happen that year with his opponent McDonagh actually getting the nod to fight the champion Anthony Small
before Webb in what was a voluntary defence for Small. Webb finished off the year with a six round points win over Paul Morby at the Newport Centre
in Newport
. In his first fight of 2010 and now boasting a record of 15-1 Webb got his chance on 26 March and defeated Small
on a close majority points decision at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham
. The fight went the distance despite Webb suffering a bad cut in the fifth round and a doctor's inspection of the cut in the sixth. Webb, who had also defeated Small on two occasions in the amateurs said following the win "I managed to dig deep and pull it out, I'm over the Moon". On 16 October 2010 Webb made the first defence of his title in Limehouse, London. His opponent Martin Concepcion
was the reigning Midlands Area champion but struggled throughout the fight as Webb built up to what looked like being a comfortable points victory prior to scoring an 11th round knockout.
Webb lost the title to Prince Arron
in his second defence of the title at Gillingham in Kent. The fight was stopped in the 12th round with Webb considered by the referee to be in no position to continue following a series of knockdowns during the fight.
Light middleweight
Light Middleweight , is a weight division in professional boxing, above 147 pounds and up to 154 pounds ....
division. He is a former holder of the British light middleweight title.
Professional career
Webb's professional debut came on 7 October 2005 with a first round KO victory over Geraint Harvey at the York HallYork Hall
The York Hall is a health and leisure centre and one of Britain's best known boxing venues.The venue is situated on Old Ford Road in Bethnal Green, London, England. The hall, opened in 1929 with a capacity of 1,200, stages boxing as well as providing a gymnasium and swimming pool.The hall is owned...
in Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green
Bethnal Green is a district of the East End of London, England and part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, with the far northern parts falling within the London Borough of Hackney. Located northeast of Charing Cross, it was historically an agrarian hamlet in the ancient parish of Stepney,...
. He fought once more that year defeating Vadzim Astapuk again at the York Hall
York Hall
The York Hall is a health and leisure centre and one of Britain's best known boxing venues.The venue is situated on Old Ford Road in Bethnal Green, London, England. The hall, opened in 1929 with a capacity of 1,200, stages boxing as well as providing a gymnasium and swimming pool.The hall is owned...
. Four fights the following year in 2006 resulted in three more wins but also a first career defeat for Webb. The defeat, on cuts on 30 May 2006, was to Alex Stoda a man who in three contests had yet to win any of them meaning that where Webb suffered his first loss, Stoda celebrated his first win. Webb continued to ply his trade with two fights and two wins in 2007 against the likes of Alex Spitko and Ben Hudson. In 2008 he fought five times and saw a gradual improvement in the level of fighter faced with victories over Paul Dyer (18-8) and Gilbert Eastman (20-6), winning each contest.
Fight with Gilbert Eastman
The fight with Eastman, the younger brother of two time world title challenger Howard Eastman, would not be remembered for Webb's victory but for the injury's suffered by his opponent. Having been floored in the final round of their eight round fight, the fight was stopped with Eastman returning to the dressing room only to collapse and be taken to hospital. Eastman's manager Winston Fuller said "It wasn't a punishing fight at all. He boxed brilliantly in the first four or five rounds and there wasn't a lot in it until he got caught by a couple of shots in the final round. He was well prepared for the fight and 100 per cent fit. There were no weight problems, nothing." Having been taken to the Royal London Hospital, doctor's worked to remove a blood clot on his brain saying that they expected him to make a "full recovery".British Champion
Now with a record of 12-1, Webb begun 2009 with a victory over Max Maxwell at the leisure centre in NewhamLondon Borough of Newham
The London Borough of Newham is a London borough formed from the towns of West Ham and East Ham, within East London.It is situated east of the City of London, and is north of the River Thames. According to 2006 estimates, Newham has one of the highest ethnic minority populations of all the...
. On 2 May 2009 he travelled to Sunderland to face Thomas McDonagh in an eliminator for the full British title, winning on points over 10 rounds, it was the first time that Webb had gone such a distance. Despite the win, his chance to fight for the title did not happen that year with his opponent McDonagh actually getting the nod to fight the champion Anthony Small
Anthony Small
Anthony Small is a professional boxer who has held both he British and Commonwealth belts at light middleweight. He goes by the alias 'Sugar Ray Clay Jones Jr.' , in homage to Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Cassius Clay, and Roy Jones Jr. Small converted to Islam at the age of 24 and is...
before Webb in what was a voluntary defence for Small. Webb finished off the year with a six round points win over Paul Morby at the Newport Centre
Newport Centre
The Newport Centre is the biggest leisure centre in the city of Newport in the United Kingdom. The Newport Centre is located in the city centre adjacent to the Kingsway Shopping Centre. It holds events such as concerts, conferences and exhibitions. The centre hosts the Welsh Open snooker...
in Newport
Newport
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in Wales. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, it is located about east of Cardiff and is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent...
. In his first fight of 2010 and now boasting a record of 15-1 Webb got his chance on 26 March and defeated Small
Anthony Small
Anthony Small is a professional boxer who has held both he British and Commonwealth belts at light middleweight. He goes by the alias 'Sugar Ray Clay Jones Jr.' , in homage to Sugar Ray Robinson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Cassius Clay, and Roy Jones Jr. Small converted to Islam at the age of 24 and is...
on a close majority points decision at the Goresbrook Leisure Centre in Dagenham
Dagenham
Dagenham is a large suburb in East London, forming the eastern part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham and located east of Charing Cross. It was historically an agrarian village in the county of Essex and remained mostly undeveloped until 1921 when the London County Council began...
. The fight went the distance despite Webb suffering a bad cut in the fifth round and a doctor's inspection of the cut in the sixth. Webb, who had also defeated Small on two occasions in the amateurs said following the win "I managed to dig deep and pull it out, I'm over the Moon". On 16 October 2010 Webb made the first defence of his title in Limehouse, London. His opponent Martin Concepcion
Martin Concepcion
Martin Concepcion is a professional boxer.Concepcion began boxing professionally on 6 December 2003, with his first bout being won by knockout, a theme that would be repeated 6 more times until 3 December 2004, when he won his first bout by decision. He racked up another KO before two more points...
was the reigning Midlands Area champion but struggled throughout the fight as Webb built up to what looked like being a comfortable points victory prior to scoring an 11th round knockout.
Webb lost the title to Prince Arron
Prince Arron
Prince Arron is an English professional boxer fighting in the light middleweight division. He was the winner of the tenth Prizefighter tournament featuring boxers in the light middleweight category...
in his second defence of the title at Gillingham in Kent. The fight was stopped in the 12th round with Webb considered by the referee to be in no position to continue following a series of knockdowns during the fight.