Luke McCormack (boxer) explained

Luke McCormack
Weight:Light-welterweight
Height:5 ft 9+1/2 in
Nationality:British
Birth Date:8 June 1995
Birth Place:Washington, Tyne & Wear, England[1]
Wins:2
Ko:2

Luke McCormack (born 8 June 1995) is a British amateur boxer who is affiliated with Birtley ABC.[2] He won a silver medal in the 2017 European Championships.[3]

In May 2019, McCormack was selected to compete at the 2019 European Games in Minsk, Belarus.[4] He also competed at the 2019 World Championships in Yekaterinburg, Russia,[5] where he lost by split decision (3:2) to Leonel de los Santos in the third round.[6] He represented Great Britain at the delayed 2020 Summer Olympics, losing in the round-of-16 to eventual gold medalist Andy Cruz from Cuba.[7]

He is the twin brother of fellow boxer Pat McCormack.[8]

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
2Win2-0Petr BrodskyTKO2 (6),2:086 Sept 2024York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England
1Win1-0Robin ZamoraKO2 (6),0:1522 Mar 2024York Hall, Bethnal Green, London, England

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Copley. James. 28 April 2021. Washington-born boxing duo Pat and Luke McCormack step up Olympic hopes in return to action. 26 July 2021. Sunderland Echo.
  2. Web site: Luke McCormack – England Boxing Team. Commonwealth Games England. 2 April 2018.
  3. News: European Boxing Championships 2017: Peter McGrail claims gold for England. 1 April 2018. BBC Sport. BBC. 24 June 2017.
  4. Web site: Team GB squad announcement for the European Games . . 29 May 2019 . 21 May 2019.
  5. News: Thirteen boxers from GB Boxing squad selected to compete at 2019 World Championships in Russia . 17 September 2019 . boxing247.com . East Side Boxing . 15 August 2019.
  6. Web site: Thirteen boxers from GB Boxing squad selected to compete at 2019 World Championships in Russia . GB Boxing . 17 September 2019.
  7. Web site: Luke McCormack shares classy message to opponent, fans and family after Olympic exit in Tokyo. Sunderland Echo. 29 October 2024.
  8. News: Twin success for the McCormack brothers!. 2 April 2018. Sunderland Echo. Johnston Publishing Ltd. 29 April 2015.

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