Chad Sugden

Chad Sugden (born 27 April 1994) is a British professional boxer and former kickboxer. As a boxer, he challenged for the British light-heavyweight title in August 2020.[1] As a kickboxer, he held the ISKA World and Intercontinental title at 72.5 kg.[2]

Chad Sugden
Born (1994-04-27) 27 April 1994
Newark, Nottinghamshire, England
Other names2Slick
NationalityBritish
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
DivisionLight-heavyweight
StyleBoxing
Orthodox
TrainerDean Sugden
Years active2012 – present
Professional boxing record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout4
Losses2
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total18
Wins14
By knockout3
Losses4

Amateur career

Sugden began his fighting career at the age of 5, alongside his younger brother Regis (4yrs),[3] under the guidance of his father and WKA Light Middleweight World Champion Dean Sugden.[4] During his time as an amateur Sugden collected an impressive array of accolades and gained notable media coverage as a kickboxer and boxer, often referred to as "the best in the world"[5] and even earning a place at the WOF Asian Intercontinental games after a personal invite from the President of the Philippines.[6]

In April 2008 Sugden travelled to Bangkok, Thailand to compete in the International Martial Arts Games where he won a Gold medal "in clinical fashion"[7] solidifying his nickname "2Slick".[8]

Sugden won the IKF Junior Amateur FCR Lightweight World Title on 29 November 2009 in Rochester, Kent, England when he defeated Charlie Ward by unanimous decision, 45-50, 47-48, 46-50. When Sugden turned 18 in 2012, it moved him to an adult fighter and his "JUNIOR" (8-17) title was retired.

Sugden won the IKF Junior Amateur FCR Welterweight World Title on 16 October 2010 in Kelham, England when he defeated David Lenson (USA) Staten Island, New York USA, 18-2 by unanimous decision. 50-44, 49-45, 49-45. When Sugden turned 18 in 2012, it moved him to an adult fighter and his "JUNIOR" (8-17) title was retired.

Sugden enjoyed great success as an amateur with a record of 100W-5L-0D, including a notable victory, at the age of 16, over the previously unbeaten, London based, Salah Khalifa [9] under K-1 rules. Khalifa's calibre as an opponent and world-class fighter is verified by his Sept 2014 match up with the great Yodsanklai.[10]

Pro career

On 31 March 2012, at just 17 years old, Sugden made his professional debut on the first "Main Event" and has since fought on Enfusion, Glory and more recently in Super Fights at the K-1 World Max Final 16 in Majorca,[11] the K-1 World Max Final 8 in Gran Canaria[12] and the K-1 World Max Final 4 in Azerbaijan.[13]

Sugden is the first UK fighter signed up to a long term contract with K-1 Global[14] and as well as being the youngest ever holder of the ISKA Professional World Title,[15] in 2013 Peter Aerts presented Sugden with the ISKA Pro K-1 fighter of the year above many seasoned professionals.

One of the highlights of Sugden's career so far is his victory in the Fight Sport 8 Man Grand Prix in Warrington, England, where he beat Solomon Wickstead, Peter Tiarks and Kerrith Bella in one night to be crowned the UK K-1 Grand Prix 2012 8 Man Tournament Champion at 70 kg.[16]

Titles

Pro:

  • ISKA Oriental Rules World Champion defeated Paolo Fiorio Italy (current) 72.3 kg[17][18]
  • ISKA K-1 Intercontinental Champion defeated Costel Panicius Romania (current) 72.3 kg[19]
  • UK K-1 Grand Prix 2012 8 Man Tournament Champion 70 kg max[20][21][22]

Amateur:

  • Golden Belt World Champion
  • 2 x IKF World Champion [23]
  • 3 x EFK titles (Commonwealth, European and World Champion)
  • ISKA National and British Full Contact Kickboxing Champion
  • 2 x WKA British Kickboxing Champion
  • BLCC British Champion

Professional kickboxing record

DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRound
07.08.15WinMurthel Groenhart (NED)Glory 23: Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada, USADecision (split)3
05.23.15LossMichael WAKELING (UK)The Main EventBirmingham, UKDecision3
03.04.15WinAtakan Arslan (TUR)Glory 20: DubaiDubai, UAEDecision3
07.06.14WinNathan Epps (ENG)The Main Event, USN ArenaBolton, EnglandDecision3
26.04.14LossEnriko Kehl (GER)Mix Fight Gala 15Darmstadt, GermanyDecision3
23.02.14LossAlim Nabiev (UKR)K-1 World max Final 4Baku, AzerbaijanDecision3
11.01.14WinJorge Falcon (SPN)K-1 max Quarter FinalGran Canaria, SpainKO1
01.12.13WinAhmed Astitou (NED)The Lancastrian SuiteGateshead, EnglandDecision3
14.09.13LossCristopher Mena (SPN)K-1 max Final 16 (reserve bout)Palma, MallorcaDecision3
18.05.13WinPaolo Fiorio (ITALY)ISKA Oriental Rules World Title 72.5 kgNewark, EnglandDecision5
23.03.13WinSam Wilson (ENG)Glory 5: LondonLondon, EnglandDecision3
15.12.12WinCostel Pasniciuc (ROM)ISKA Intercontinental title 72.5 kg Pure forceLuton, EnglandDecision5
28.10.12WinKerrith Bhella (ENG)Fight Sport Grand Prix 70 kg MAX Tournament FinalWarrington, EnglandDecision3
28.10.12WinPeter Tiarks (ENG)Fight Sport Grand Prix 70 kg MAX Tournament S-FinalWarrington, EnglandDecision3
28.10.12WinSoloman Wickstead (ENG)Fight Sport Grand Prix 70 kg MAX Tournament Q-FinalWarrington, EnglandDecision3
07.07.12WinJake Barton (ENG)Xplosion at the indigO2 ArenaLondon, EnglandTKO2
19.05.12WinAmar Singh (ENG)History in the MakingNewark, EnglandTKO4
31.03.12WinJoe Roberts (ENG)The Main EventManchester, EnglandDecision3

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
14 fights 11 wins 2 losses
By knockout 4 0
By decision 7 2
Draws 1
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
14 Loss 11–2–1 Shakan Pitters UD 12 22 Aug 2020 Production Park Studios, Redditch, England For vacant British light-heavyweight title
13 Draw 11–1–1 Craig Richards PTS 8 19 Dec 2019 York Hall, London, England
12 Win 11–1 Farouk Daku PTS 8 12 Oct 2019 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England
11 Win 10–1 Luke Blackledge PTS 8 6 Jul 2019 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England
10 Win 9–1 Taha Mirhosseini TKO 4 (6), 2:53 22 Dec 2018 Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
9 Win 8–1 Jevgenijs Andrejevs PTS 4 20 Oct 2018 Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham, England
8 Win 7–1 Daniel Borisov TKO 3 (6), 2:50 3 Nov 2017 Rockingham Forest Hotel, Corby, England
7 Win 6–1 Norbert Szekeres TKO 1 (4), 2:15 1 Sep 2017 Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
6 Win 5–1 Raimonds Sniedze PTS 4 24 Jun 2017 Bingham Leisure Centre, Bingham, England
5 Loss 4–1 Alistair Warren PTS 6 15 Dec 2016 iPro Stadium, Derby, England
4 Win 4–0 Kieron Gray KO 3 (6), 2:29 24 Sep 2016 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England
3 Win 3–0 Christian Hoskin-Gomez PTS 6 24 Jul 2016 Chase Leisure Centre, Cannock, England
2 Win 2–0 Vaidas Balciauskas PTS 6 14 May 2016 Banks's Stadium, Walsall, England
1 Win 1–0 Deividas Sajauka PTS 4 19 Mar 2016 Walsall Town Hall, Walsall, England

References

  1. Lewis, Ron (22 August 2020). "Shakan Pitters, Isaac Chamberlain Pick Up Big Wins in Redditch". BoxingScene.com. Retrieved 23 August 2020.
  2. "Chad '2 Slick' Sugden". Glory Kickboxing. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
  3. "Kickboxing brothers Chad and Regis Sugden gain vital wins in Bolton". Newark Advertiser. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  4. An interview with Dean Sugden
  5. "Mixed martial arts: Newark's Chad Sugden is 'world's best' junior - Nottingham Post". Nottingham Post. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  6. "Kickboxing: Newark youngsters take on Asia's best - Nottingham Post". Nottingham Post. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  7. "Fighters prove gold winners". Newark Advertiser. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  8. "Fighters prove gold winners". Newark Advertiser. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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  10. "Yodsanklai Fairtex Faces Salah Khalifa for Middleweight Title in Lion Fight 18 Main Event". Sherdog.
  11. "Sugden launches K-1 career in Majorca". Newark Advertiser. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  12. "Jorge Falcón Vs chad Suegen, K-1 WORLD MAX quater final[sic] Gran Canaria". YouTube.
  13. "Chad is determined to be king of the ring". Newark Advertiser. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  14. "Kickboxer signs for top worldwide promotion". Newark Advertiser. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  15. "Chad becomes youngest champion". Newark Advertiser. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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  17. Administrator. "ISKA Masters Pro-division Champions".
  18. "Change of opponent for Chad Sugden". Nottingham Post. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  19. Administrator. "ISKA Masters Pro-division Champions".
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  21. "Fights Sport Grandprix_1 P.Tiarks v C. Sugden". YouTube.
  22. "Fightsport Grandprix_1 Final K. Bella v C. Sugden". YouTube.
  23. IKF. "Former IKF Amateur Champions".
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