Joey Singleton


Joey "The Jab" Singleton is a former British professional boxer who competed from 1973 to 1982. He is a former British light-welterweight champion.

Early life

Singleton was born on 2 June 1951 in Kirkby, Liverpool, England. He won a full set of titles as a talented amateur fighter, including National Schools, Junior ABA and then senior ABA crown in 1971. He represented Britain a dozen times, winning gold medals at two multi-national tournaments before turning professional under revered fight guru Charles Atkinson.

Professional career

Singleton made his professional debut on 27 March 1973, when he beat Barton McAllister on points. On 5 May, in his third professional bout, he beat Jess Harper for the vacant BBBofC central area light-welterweight title. On 21 November 1974, he beat Part McCormack for the British light-welterweight title. Singleton successfully retained the title twice, beating Alan Salter after the referee stopped the bout in the ninth round, due to a cut on Salter's left eyebrow, and then Des Morrison, beaten on points. On 1 June 1976, Singleton lost the title to Dave Boy Green after he was forced to retire from the bout, due to cuts over both eyes.
Singleton moved up to welterweight, and on 4 February 1980, beat Terry Peterson on points to claim the BBBofC central area welterweight title. On 17 April 1980, he challenged Jørgen Hansen for the European welterweight title, losing by a unanimous decision. On 26 October 1980 he successfully defended his central area welterweight title by beating Lee Hartshorn on points.

Professional boxing record

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
40Loss26–11–2 Frank RopisTKO6 17 Jun, 1982 Dallas Brooks Hall, East Melbourne, Victoria
39Win26–10–2 Cliff GilpinPTS826 Apr, 1982 Elephant and Castle Centre, Southwark, London
38Win25–10–2 Cor EversteijnTKO4 6 Mar, 1982 Hilton Rotterdam, Rotterdam
37Win24–10–2 Toney MarteyPTS81 Feb, 1982 Elephant and Castle Centre, Southwark, London
36Win23–10–2 Lee HartshornPTS817 Jul, 1981 Elephant and Castle Centre, Southwark, LondonRetained BBBofC central area welterweight title
35Draw22–10–2 Frankie DecaesteckerPTS817 Jul, 1981 Middelkerke
34Win22–10–1 Sylvester GordonPTS816 Feb, 1981 Elephant and Castle Centre, Southwark, London
33Loss21–10–1 Lloyd HibbertPTS821 Jan, 1981 Midland Sporting Club, Solihull
32Loss21–9–1 Kirkland LaingPTS1226 Nov, 1980 Midland Sporting Club, Solihull
31Win21–8–1 Martyn GalleozzieRTD5 6 Oct, 1980 Elephant and Castle Centre, Southwark, London
30Loss20–8–1 Jørgen HansenUD1017 Apr, 1980 Brøndbyhallen, BrøndbyFor European welterweight title
29Win20–7–1 Terry PetersonPTS1016 Oct, 1979 Cunard International Hotel, Hammersmith, LondonWon BBBofC central area welterweight title
28Win20–7–1 Achille MitchellPTS816 Oct, 1979 Gala Baths, West Bromwich
27Win19–7–1 Carl BaileyPTS824 Sep, 1979 Cunard International Hotel, Hammersmith, London
26Win18–7–1 Sylvester GordonPTS821 May, 1979 Manor Place Baths, Walworth, London
25Win17–7–1 Carl BaileyPTS824 Sep, 1979 Cunard International Hotel, Hammersmith, London
24Loss16–7–1 Hans-Henrik PalmPTS815 Feb, 1979 Randers Hallen, Randers
23Win16–6–1 Sylvester GordonPTS815 Jan, 1979 Great International Sporting Club, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
22Loss15–6–1 Des MorrisonTKO7 16 Nov, 1978 The Stadium, Liverpool
21Win15–5–1 Mick BellPTS812 Oct, 1978 The Stadium, Liverpool
20Win14–5–1 Kevin DaviesTKO6 24 Apr, 1978 Manor Place Baths, Walworth, London
19Win13–5–1 George McGurkTKO8 12 Apr, 1978 Cunard International Hotel, Hammersmith, London
18Win12–5–1 Des GwilliamPTS815 Mar, 1978 Midland Sporting Club, Solihull
17Win11–5–1 Tommy GlencrossRTD4 31 Jan, 1978 Regents Crest Hotel, Marylebone, London
16Loss10–5–1 Colin PowersPTS86 Dec, 1976 Cunard International Hotel, Hammersmith, London
15Loss10–4–1 George TurpinPTS818 Nov, 1976 The Stadium, Liverpool
14Loss10–3–1 Charlie NashTKO9 22 Sep, 1976 Midland Sporting Club, Solihull
13Loss10–2–1 Dave Boy Green6 1 Jun, 1976 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, LondonLost British light-welterweight title
12Draw10–1–1 Carlos FoldesPTS812 Apr, 1976 Paris
11Win10–1 Des MorrisonPTS1511 Nov, 1975 Kings Hall, ManchesterRetained British light-welterweight title
10Win9–1 Alen SalterTKO9 30 Sep, 1975 Empire Pool, Wembley, LondonRetained British light-welterweight title
9Win8–1 Alen SalterPTS103 Jun, 1975 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, London
8Win7–1 Pat McCormackPTS1521 Nov, 1974 The Stadium, LiverpoolWon British light-welterweight title
7Win6–1 Jim Melrose2 5 Sep, 1974 The Stadium, Liverpool
6Win5–1 Noel McLvorPTS818 Dec, 1973 Blackpool
5Loss4–1 Jim Montague8 26 Nov, 1973 Great International Sporting Club, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
4Win4–0 Jimmy FairweatherPTS101 Nov, 1973 The Stadium, Liverpool
3Win3–0 Jess HarperPTS1020 Sep, 1973 The Stadium, LiverpoolWon vacant BBBofC central area light-welterweight title
2Win2–0 Angus McMillanPTS87 May, 1973 Hilton Hotel, Mayfair, London
1Win1–0 Barton McAllisterPTS827 Mar, 1973 Royal Albert Hall, Kensington, LondonProfessional debut