Chloe Watson (boxer) explained

Chloe Watson
Birth Date:13 January 2000[1]
Birth Place:Birkenhead, Merseyside, England[2]
Nationality:English
Weight:Flyweight
Height:165cm[3]
Style:Orthodox
Total:8
Wins:8
Ko:0

Chloe Watson (born 13 January 2000) is an English professional boxer who is the European female flyweight champion.

Amateur career

Fighting for Birkenhead Venture Boxing Club, Watson became England Amateur Boxing Association national schools champion in the Class One 40-42 kg category shortly before her 14th birthday.[4] [5]

She went on to capture the England Boxing Youth national 51 kg title in March 2017 [6] before becoming England's first ever women's boxing Commonwealth Youth Games medalist by winning gold in the 51 kg category at the event in the Bahamas in July the same year.[7]

In April 2019, Watson lost in the England Boxing national championship elite under 51 kg final to Tori-Ellis Willetts.[8]

Professional career

Watson joined the professional boxing ranks in July 2021, signing a promotional deal with Wasserman Boxing.[9]

Trained by International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee and former world champion, Ricky Hatton,[10] [11] [12] she made her pro debut on 25 November 2021 at York Hall in London with a points win over Judit Hachbold.[13]

Having gone undefeated in her first six fights, Watson took on France's Justine Lallemand for the vacant European female flyweight title in a contest held in Bolton on 1 December 2023, claiming the belt by unanimous decision.[14] [15] [16] [17]

Watson is scheduled to make the first defense of her title against Poland's Jasmina Zapotoczna at York Hall in London on 27 September 2024.[18] [19]

Personal life

Watson has a twin brother named Curtis [20] and is a supporter of Everton.[21]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
8Win8–0Kate RadomskaPTS6 (6)2024-06-14
7Win7–0Justine LellemandUD10 (10)2023-12-01
6Win6–0Laura Belen ValdebenitoPTS8 (8)2023-07-15
5Win5–0Romina Gisel SosaPTS4 (4)2023-03-24
4Win4–0Minerva GutierrezPTS6 (6)2022-11-25
3Win3–0Fara El BousairiPTS6 (6)2022-06-17
2Win2–0Gemma RueggPTS4 (4)2022-04-02
1Win1–0Judith HachboldPTS4 (4)2021-11-25

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chloe Watson. tapology.com. 2024-04-25.
  2. Web site: Boxrec profile of Chloe Watson. boxrec.com. 2024-04-25.
  3. Web site: Current stats. chloewatsonboxer.co.uk. 2024-04-25.
  4. Web site: Boxing is elementary for Wirral schoolgirl. Wirral Globe. 2024-04-25.
  5. Web site: England Boxing national schools championships 2014. englandboxing.org. 2024-04-25.
  6. Web site: Chloe Watson crowned England Youth National Champion. Liverpool Echo. 2024-04-25.
  7. Web site: Bahamas 2017 Commonwealth Games. teamengland.org. 2024-04-25.
  8. Web site: Roll of honour - female championships. englandboxing.org. 2024-04-25.
  9. Web site: Harvey Horn, Chloe Watson, Matty Harris ink pacts with Wasserman. Boxing Scene. 2024-04-25.
  10. Web site: Chloe Watson, trained by Ricky Harris and inspired by Natasha Jonas, targets Seniesa Estrada. skysports.com. 2024-04-25.
  11. Web site: The Hitman's apprentice: Ricky Hatton and his protege Chloe Watson. The Telegraph. 2024-06-27.
  12. Web site: Undefeated boxer Chloe Watson tipped to 'shine' in Liverpool by Ricky Hatton. Liverpool Echo. 2024-06-27.
  13. Web site: Stewart and Harris win, Majiha upsets Horn. fightnews.com. 2024-04-25.
  14. Web site: Chloe Watson makes British boxing history as she lands European title. Liverpool Echo. 2024-04-25.
  15. Web site: Chloe Watson crowned European flyweight champion after points win over Justine Lallemand. Sky Sports. 2024-06-12.
  16. Web site: Chloe Watson Wins Big in Bolton, Bohdan Myronets Shocks Nathan Gorman. Boxing Scene. 2024-06-12.
  17. Web site: Birkenhead boxer Chloe Watson crowned European flyweight champion. Wirral Globe. 2024-06-15.
  18. Web site: Chloe Watson-Jasmina Zapotoczna confirmed for September 27. Boxing Scene. 27 July 2024.
  19. Web site: CHLOE WATSON PUTS EUROPEAN TITLE ON THE LINE AGAINST JASMINA ZAPOTOCZNA. Fight Post. 27 July 2024.
  20. Web site: Girl, 14, intimidates the boys with dreams of becoming an Olympic boxer. express.co.uk. 2024-04-25.
  21. Web site: My Everton #114: Boxer Watson's blue roots. evertonfc.com. 2024-04-25.