Josh Warrington Record & Stats
13 years and one month into his professional boxing career, Josh Warrington has fought 34 times with 31 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw. As of June 2023, Warrington's boxing record stands at 31-2-1 (8 KO wins, 1 KO loss).
- Born
- Nov 14, 1990
- Age
- 32
- Debut
- Oct 31, 2009
- Record
- 31-2-1
- Rounds
- 261
- KOs
- 8 (23.5%)
- Height
- 170 cm
- Reach
- 170 cm
- Ape Index
- 0 cm
- Stance
- Orthodox
- Last Fight
| IBF |
|---|
| FT w2 d3 |
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Josh Warrington (The Leeds Warrior) is a British professional boxer. He was born in Leeds, England on November 14, 1990. Warrington made his professional boxing debut at the age of 18, on October 31, 2009. He is a featherweight world champion. Warrington is 32 years old, he will turn 33 in five months and four days.
Fight Record
| Total Fights | 34 |
|---|---|
| Wins | 31 |
| Losses | 2 |
| Draws | 1 |
| No-Contests | 0 |
| KO Wins | 8 |
|---|---|
| Total Title Wins | 2 |
| Title Defenses | 3 |
| Title-Fight KO Wins | 2 |
| Losses via KO | 1 |
| # | Date | Age | Opponent | Result | Via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | Dec 10, 2022 | 32 | Luis Alberto Lopez | Loss * | MD |
| 33 | Mar 26, 2022 | 31 | Kiko MartĂnez | Win * | TKO7 |
| 32 | Sep 4, 2021 | 30 | Mauricio Lara | Draw | TD |
| 31 | Feb 13, 2021 | 30 | Mauricio Lara | Loss | TKO9 |
| 30 | Oct 12, 2019 | 28 | Sofiane Takoucht | Win * | TKO2 |
| 29 | Jun 15, 2019 | 28 | Kid Galahad | Win * | SD |
| 28 | Dec 22, 2018 | 28 | Carl Frampton | Win * | UD |
| 27 | May 19, 2018 | 27 | Lee Selby | Win * | SD |
| 26 | Oct 21, 2017 | 26 | Dennis Ceylan | Win | TKO10 |
| 25 | May 13, 2017 | 26 | Kiko MartĂnez | Win | MD |
| 24 | Jul 30, 2016 | 25 | Patrick Hyland | Win | TKO9 |
| 23 | Apr 16, 2016 | 25 | Hisashi Amagasa | Win | UD |
| 22 | Sep 5, 2015 | 24 | Joel Brunker | Win | UD |
| 21 | Apr 11, 2015 | 24 | Dennis Tubieron | Win | UD |
| 20 | Feb 21, 2015 | 24 | Edwin Tellez | Win | TKO5 |
| 19 | Oct 4, 2014 | 23 | Davide Dieli | Win | TKO4 |
| 18 | May 21, 2014 | 23 | Martin Lindsay | Win | UD |
| 17 | Apr 19, 2014 | 23 | Rendall Munroe | Win | RTD7 |
| 16 | Nov 2, 2013 | 22 | Samir Mouneimne | Win | TKO12 |
| 15 | Sep 27, 2013 | 22 | Ian Bailey | Win | UD |
| 14 | Mar 22, 2013 | 22 | Jamie Speight | Win | UD |
| 13 | Nov 9, 2012 | 21 | Chris Male | Win | UD |
| 12 | Jun 2, 2012 | 21 | Ibrar Riyaz | Win | PTS |
| 11 | Mar 3, 2012 | 21 | Dan Naylor | Win | PTS |
| 10 | Dec 18, 2011 | 21 | Ian Bailey | Win | PTS |
| 9 | Oct 22, 2011 | 20 | Dougie Curran | Win | PTS |
| 8 | Apr 28, 2011 | 20 | Marc Callaghan | Win | PTS |
| 7 | Apr 9, 2011 | 20 | Chris Riley | Win | PTS |
| 6 | Jan 22, 2011 | 20 | Steve Gethin | Win | PTS |
| 5 | Oct 2, 2010 | 19 | Youssef al-Hamidi | Win | PTS |
| 4 | May 28, 2010 | 19 | John Riley | Win | PTS |
| 3 | Mar 5, 2010 | 19 | Danny McDermid | Win | PTS |
| 2 | Dec 20, 2009 | 19 | Pavels Senkovs | Win | PTS |
| 1 | Oct 31, 2009 | 18 | Delroy Spencer | Win | PTS |
* World-title fight
World Titles
Warrington is a featherweight world champion. He has held two world titles at the featherweight weight division, both of which were lineal championship wins.
| Weight Division | World Titles Held |
|---|---|
| Featherweight | IBF 2x |
Statistics
Josh Warrington is 170 cm tall (5' 6.93") with a reach of 170 cm (5' 6.93"). He fights out of the orthodox stance and presents an ape-index of 0.
Warrington has a 23.5% KO rate.
Career Summary
Josh Warrington made his professional boxing debut against Delroy Spencer at the age of 18 on October 31, 2009, defeating Spencer via 4 round PTS. He went on to win 29 more consecutive fights after the debut, which included 7 wins via stoppage.
Warrington had his first world title fight at the age of 27 on May 19, 2018 after 26 professional fights, against Lee Selby for the featherweight IBF title. He defeated Selby via 12 round split-decision to become the featherweight champion of the world.
Warrington has won two world titles at featherweight. For all the details about Warrington's world title wins and defenses refer to "Josh Warrington World Titles".
Some of Warrington's best fights and notable victories include wins over Sofiane Takoucht, Carl Frampton, Lee Selby, Kiko MartĂnez, Kid Galahad, Dennis Ceylan, and Patrick Hyland.
Warrington has had a total of two losses in his professional boxing career so far.
His most recent fight was a featherweight title defense bout against Mexican boxer Luis Alberto Lopez on December 10, 2022. Warrington lost the fight via 12 round majority decision — and lost his IBF title. It's been 6 months since this fight.
Career Highlights
Warrington has fought a total of 34 times till today, which includes 6 world-title fights at the featherweight division. These four fights are the highlight of his career.
May 19, 2018: Warrington wins his first world title by defeating Lee Selby via 12 round split-decision. He is now the IBF featherweight world champion.
December 22, 2018: Warrington successfully defends the IBF featherweight title against Carl Frampton, winning the fight via 12 round unanimous decision.
October 12, 2019: Warrington successfully defends the IBF featherweight title against Sofiane Takoucht, winning the fight via 2nd round TKO.
March 26, 2022: Warrington wins the IBF featherweight title from Kiko MartĂnez, by beating MartĂnez via 7th round TKO.
Josh Warrington Fights
The following is a fight-by-fight progression of Warrington's boxing career; all the way from his debut, to winning world-titles, to his latest loss against Luis Alberto Lopez, and all the other wins and losses of his career.
Josh Warrington vs. Luis Alberto Lopez
Fight page: Warrington vs. LopezOn December 10, 2022, a 32-year old Josh Warrington (31-1-1, 8 KO) faced Mexican boxer Luis Alberto Lopez, who was 29 years old with a record of 26-2 in a featherweight title-defense fight. Lopez was on a nine-fight win streak with 15 KO wins. Warrington was the taller of the two by 7 cms and also had a 1 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Lopez had two losses, but had never been stopped.
Warrington lost to Lopez via 12 round majority decision and lost the IBF featherweight title.
Josh Warrington vs. Kiko MartĂnez II
Fight page: Warrington vs. MartĂnez IIOn March 26, 2022, in their 2nd fight, a 31-year old Josh Warrington (30-1-1, 7 KO) faced Kiko MartĂnez again, who was now 36 years old with a record of 43-10-2 for MartĂnez' IBF featherweight title. MartĂnez was on a two-fight win streak with 30 KO wins. Warrington was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, MartĂnez had 10 losses, four of which were via stoppage.
Warrington defeated MartĂnez via 7th round TKO to win the IBF featherweight title.
Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara II
Fight page: Warrington vs. Lara IIOn September 4, 2021, in their 2nd fight, a a 30-year old Josh Warrington (30-1, 7 KO) fought Mauricio Lara again, who was now 23 years old with a record of 23-2. Warrington had lost to Lara in their last fight. Both the boxers were of the same height and same reach. Coming into this fight, Lara had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.
The fight ended in a 2 round technical-decision draw and both the boxers added a draw to their respective records. A good performance, nonetheless.
Josh Warrington vs. Mauricio Lara
Fight page: Warrington vs. LaraOn February 13, 2021, a 30-year old Josh Warrington (30-0, 7 KO) fought Mexican boxer Mauricio Lara for the first time, who was 22 years old with a record of 22-2. Lara was on a 11-fight win streak with 15 KO wins. Both the boxers were of the same height and same reach. Coming into this fight, Lara had two losses, one of which was via stoppage.
Warrington lost to Lara via 9th round TKO. He suffers the first loss of his career, and his 30-fight win streak comes to an end with this loss.
Josh Warrington vs. Sofiane Takoucht
On October 12, 2019, a 28-year old Josh Warrington (29-0, 6 KO) faced Sofiane Takoucht in a featherweight title-defense fight. He defeated Takoucht via 2nd round TKO to retain the IBF featherweight title. He is now on a 30-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Kid Galahad
Fight page: Warrington vs. GalahadOn June 15, 2019, a 28-year old Josh Warrington (28-0, 6 KO) faced an undefeated fellow British boxer Kid Galahad, who was 29 years old with a record of 26-0 in a featherweight title-defense fight. Galahad was on a 26-fight win streak with 15 KO wins. Warrington was the taller of the two by 1 cm and also had a 1 cm reach advantage.
Warrington defeated Galahad via 12 round split-decision to retain the IBF featherweight title. He handed Galahad the first loss of his career, and put an end to Galahad's 26-fight win streak. Warrington is now on a 29-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Carl Frampton
Fight page: Warrington vs. FramptonOn December 22, 2018, a 28-year old Josh Warrington (27-0, 6 KO) faced Irish boxer Carl Frampton, who was 31 years old with a record of 26-1 in a featherweight title-defense fight. Frampton was on a three-fight win streak with 15 KO wins. Warrington was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 13 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, Frampton had a single loss, but had never been stopped.
Warrington defeated Frampton via 12 round unanimous decision to retain the IBF featherweight title. He is now on a 28-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Lee Selby
Fight page: Warrington vs. SelbyOn May 19, 2018, in his 27th professional fight, a 27-year old Josh Warrington (26-0, 6 KO) had his first world title fight against Welsh boxer Lee Selby for Selby's IBF featherweight belt. Selby was 31 years old with a record of 26-1. Selby was on a 22-fight win streak with 9 KO wins, and was the taller of the two by 3 cms and also had a 7 cm reach advantage over Warrington. Coming into this fight, Selby had a single loss, but had never been stopped.
Warrington defeated Selby via 12 round split-decision to win the IBF featherweight title. He is now on a 27-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Dennis Ceylan
On October 21, 2017, a 26-year old Josh Warrington (25-0, 5 KO) fought Dennis Ceylan in his 26th professional fight. He defeated Ceylan via 10th round TKO. He is now on a 26-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Kiko MartĂnez
Fight page: Warrington vs. MartĂnezOn May 13, 2017, a 26-year old Josh Warrington (24-0, 5 KO) fought Spanish boxer Kiko MartĂnez for the first time, who was 31 years old with a record of 36-7-1. MartĂnez was on a one-fight win streak with 26 KO wins. Warrington was the taller of the two by 5 cms and also had a 2 cm reach advantage. Coming into this fight, MartĂnez had seven losses, three of which were via stoppage.
Warrington defeated MartĂnez via 12 round majority decision. He is now on a 25-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Patrick Hyland
On July 30, 2016, a 25-year old Josh Warrington (23-0, 4 KO) fought Patrick Hyland in his 24th professional fight. He defeated Hyland via 9th round TKO. He is now on a 24-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Hisashi Amagasa
On April 16, 2016, a 25-year old Josh Warrington (22-0, 4 KO) fought Hisashi Amagasa in his 23rd professional fight. He defeated Amagasa via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 23-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Joel Brunker
On September 5, 2015, a 24-year old Josh Warrington (21-0, 4 KO) fought Joel Brunker in his 22nd professional fight. He defeated Brunker via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 22-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Dennis Tubieron
On April 11, 2015, a 24-year old Josh Warrington (20-0, 4 KO) fought Dennis Tubieron in his 21st professional fight. He defeated Tubieron via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 21-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Edwin Tellez
On February 21, 2015, a 24-year old Josh Warrington (19-0, 3 KO) fought Edwin Tellez in his 20th professional fight. He defeated Tellez via 5th round TKO. He is now on a 20-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Josh Warrington vs. Davide Dieli
On October 4, 2014, a 23-year old Josh Warrington (18-0, 2 KO) fought Davide Dieli in his 19th professional fight. He defeated Dieli via 4th round TKO. He is now on a 19-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Martin Lindsay
On May 21, 2014, a 23-year old Josh Warrington (17-0, 2 KO) fought Martin Lindsay in his 18th professional fight. He defeated Lindsay via 12th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 18-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Rendall Munroe
On April 19, 2014, a 23-year old Josh Warrington (16-0, 1 KO) fought Rendall Munroe in his 17th professional fight. He defeated Munroe via 7th round RTD. He is now on a 17-fight winning streak, with two back-to-back KO wins.
Josh Warrington vs. Samir Mouneimne
On November 2, 2013, a 22-year old Josh Warrington (15-0) fought Samir Mouneimne in his 16th professional fight. He defeated Mouneimne via 12th round TKO. He is now on a 16-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Ian Bailey II
On September 27, 2013, in their 2nd fight, a a 22-year old Josh Warrington (14-0) fought Ian Bailey in his 15th professional fight. He defeated Bailey via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 15-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Jamie Speight
On March 22, 2013, a 22-year old Josh Warrington (13-0) fought Jamie Speight in his 14th professional fight. He defeated Speight via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 14-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Chris Male
On November 9, 2012, a 21-year old Josh Warrington (12-0) fought Chris Male in his 13th professional fight. He defeated Male via 10th round unanimous decision. He is now on a 13-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Ibrar Riyaz
On June 2, 2012, a 21-year old Josh Warrington (11-0) fought Ibrar Riyaz in his 12th professional fight. He defeated Riyaz via 4th round PTS. He is now on a 12-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Dan Naylor
On March 3, 2012, a 21-year old Josh Warrington (10-0) fought Dan Naylor in his 11th professional fight. He defeated Naylor via 6th round PTS. He is now on a 11-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Ian Bailey
On December 18, 2011, a 21-year old Josh Warrington (9-0) fought Ian Bailey in his 10th professional fight. He defeated Bailey via 4th round PTS. He is now on a 10-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Dougie Curran
On October 22, 2011, a 20-year old Josh Warrington (8-0) fought Dougie Curran in his 9th professional fight. He defeated Curran via 6th round PTS. He is now on a nine-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Marc Callaghan
On April 28, 2011, a 20-year old Josh Warrington (7-0) fought Marc Callaghan in his 8th professional fight. He defeated Callaghan via 6th round PTS. He is now on a eight-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Chris Riley
On April 9, 2011, a 20-year old Josh Warrington (6-0) fought Chris Riley in his 7th professional fight. He defeated Riley via 6th round PTS. He is now on a seven-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Steve Gethin
On January 22, 2011, a 20-year old Josh Warrington (5-0) fought Steve Gethin in his 6th professional fight. He defeated Gethin via 4th round PTS. He is now on a six-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Youssef al-Hamidi
On October 2, 2010, a 19-year old Josh Warrington (4-0) fought Youssef al-Hamidi in his 5th professional fight. He defeated al-Hamidi via 4th round PTS. He is now on a five-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. John Riley
On May 28, 2010, a 19-year old Josh Warrington (3-0) fought John Riley in his 4th professional fight. He defeated Riley via 4th round PTS. He is now on a four-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Danny McDermid
On March 5, 2010, a 19-year old Josh Warrington (2-0) fought Danny McDermid in his 3rd professional fight. He defeated McDermid via 4th round PTS. He is now on a three-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Pavels Senkovs
On December 20, 2009, a 19-year old Josh Warrington (1-0) fought Pavels Senkovs in his 2nd professional fight. He defeated Senkovs via 4th round PTS. He is now on a two-fight winning streak.
Josh Warrington vs. Delroy Spencer
On October 31, 2009, an 18-year old Josh Warrington successfully debuted against Delroy Spencer. He defeated Spencer via 4th round PTS.
FAQs
How many KOs does Josh Warrington have on his record?
Warrington has knocked out 8 of his 34 opponents so far. His KO ratio currently stands at 23.5%. Of his total 31 wins, eight of them have been via KO (25.8%).