Martin Joseph Ward

Martin Joseph Ward (born 13 July 1991) is a British professional boxer. He held the British super-featherweight title from 2016 to 2017, and the Commonwealth and European super-featherweight titles from 2017 to 2018.

Martin Joseph Ward
Born	(1991-07-13) 13 July 1991 Leeds, England
Nationality	British
Other names	Wardy
Statistics
Weight(s)	Super-featherweight Lightweight
Height	5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	28
Wins	24
Wins by KO	11
Losses	2
Draws	2

Life

Martin Ward is the son of a builder, and one of five children. Some of his brothers were boxers, including John Ward, who in 2010 was the Junior European champion in his weight class. He attended Sawyers Hall College, but left school at age 14. He trains at the Repton Boxing Club in Bethnal Green. In August 2012, he and his brother John Ward were shot on farmland in Essex in what Essex police called a "neighbour feud." Francis O'Donoghue was sentenced to sixteen and half years for the shooting.

Amateur career

Martin Ward won the title in 2007 at the Junior European Union Championships (Cadets) of the European Union in Porto Torres in the weight class under 46 kg, just edging out Hamza Touba from Germany in points (23-22). At the Junior European Championship (Cadets) of the same year in Siofok, he earned the bronze medal. He also won a bronze at the Junior World Championship (Cadets) 2007 in Baku, where he lost in the semi-final against Elvin Isayev from Azerbaijan by points (5-18).

In 2008, he earned a silver in flyweight at the Brandenburg Cup in Frankfurt an der Oder, losing to Qualid Berlaoura from France to points (9-18). In 2009, he won another international title, the European Youth Championship (formerly Junior Championship) in Szczecin in featherweight, defeating in the final round Bunjamin Aydin from Turkey by points (4-0).

In 2010, Martin Ward became the first English featherweight champion with a points victory in the final over Ryan Farrag (18-4). Later that year he won the 1st Championship of Great Britain, where he defeated lightweight Josh Taylor from Scotland in the finals (10-9). He qualified in England for participation in the 2011 European Amateur Boxing Championships in Ankara in lightweight. He started there in lightweight, defeating Tomas Vano from Slovakia (20-6) and Ildar Vaganov from Russia (16-10) to points. His victory over Vaganov, in particular, caused a stir, but in the quarterfinals, he was defeated by Vladimir Saruhanyan from Armenia to points (15-22) and thus finished fifth.

Based on these successes, he was hopeful of being able to participate in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. However, in the 2011 World Championships in Baku he was defeated in the second round by Robson Conceição of Brazil (20-21), after being docked two points by the referee. For this reason, he was not selected to participate in the Olympic Games in London.

International championships

Year	Place	Competition	Weight class	Notes
2007	1	Junior European Union Championships (Cadets) in Porto Torres, Italy	under 46 kg	Points win over Erdi Alfaslan, Turkey (19-12), referee stopped contest in the first round over Alessandro Cubedau, Italy and points win over Hamza Touba, Germany (23-22)
2007	3	Junior European Championships (Cadets) in Siofok	under 46 kg	Points win over Catalin Gheorghe, Romania (21-20), referee stopped contest in the second round over Mikola Buzenko, Ukraine
2007	3	Junior World Championships (Cadets) in Baku	under 46 kg	Points victory over Robert Kanalas, Hungary (21-13) and Luis Cortes, USA (21:10) and points defeat against Elvin Isajew, Azerbaijan (5-18)
2008	2	Brandenburg-Cup (Junioren) in Frankfurt an der Oder	Flyweight	Points win over Alkan Özdemir, Turkey (18-5) and Dieter Geier, Germany (15-8) and points defeat against Qualid Belaoura, France (9-18)
2008	9	European Union Championship in Cetniewo	Flyweight	Points defeat against Kerem Guren, Turkey (12-14)
2009	1	Youth European Championship in Stettin	Featherweight	Points win over David Kanalas, Hungary (9-2), Wassili Tocu, Moldova (7-2), Elvin Alijew, Azerbaijan (8-0) und Bunjamin Aydin, Turkey (4-0)
2009	1	Tammer-Turnier in Tampere	Featherweight	Points win over Mikka Lehtinen, Finland (11-3) and Joe Ham, Scotland (9-4)
2010	1	Nations Cup in Wiener Neustadt	Lightweight	Points win over Ciaran Bates, Ireland (9-6) and Janosz Török, Hungary (4-2)
2010	1	British Championships in Manchester	Lightweight	Points win over Josh Taylor, Scotland (10-9)
2011	2	62nd Strandja-Memorial in Pazardzhik	Lightweight	Points win over Vage Saruhanjan, Armenia (3-2), Ildar Waganow, Russia (+1:1) and Elvin Isajew (5-3) and points defeat against Airin Ismetow, Bulgaria (2-2+)
2011	5	Gee-Bee-Tournament in Helsinki	Lightweight	Points defeat against David Oliver Joyce, Ireland (4-16)
2011	5	European Championship in Ankara	Lightweight	Points win over Tomas Vano, Slovakia (20-6) and Ildar Waganaow (16:10) and points defeat against Vladimir Saruhanyan, Armenia (15-22)
2011	17	World Championship in Baku	Lightweight	Points win over Dragos Marin, Romania (15-7) and points defeat against Robson Conceição of Brazil (20-21)
2011	1	London International Invitational	Lightweight	Points win over Eugen Burhard (10-5) in final

English championships

Year	Place	Weight class	Notes
2009	3	Bantamweight	disqualifying loss in the semi-final against James Allen
2010	1	Featherweight	points win in the final over Ryan Farrag (18-4)

International matches

Year	Place	Weight class	Notes
2007	Dublin	Ireland vs. England (Junior)	bis 46 kg	points win over Neil Walker (21-4)
2008	Westport	Ireland vs. England	Featherweight	Points defeat against Carl Frampton (14-14+)
2008	Sligo/Irland	Ireland vs. England	Featherweight	points defeat against Willie Carey (11-11+)
2008	Gyöngyös	Hungary vs. England	Featherweight	points win over Miklós Ráth
2008	Hajdúszoboszló	Hungary vs. England	Featherweight	referee stopped contest in the second rough against Róbert Könnyű
2010	Stockholm	Sweden vs. England	Featherweight	points win over Bashir Hassan (2-1)

Professional career

He began his professional career on 8 September 2012, where he has had considerable success.

Ward vs. Boschiero

Ward fought Devis Boschiero on 30 November 2018. Boschiero went into the fight ranked at #11 by the IBF at super featherweight. The scorecards were announced as in favor of Ward, who won by split decision.

Ward vs. Amparan

On 8 February 2020, Ward beat Jesus Amparan by points in the 10th round.

Ward. vs Fuzile

On 29 May 2021, Azinga Fuzile beat Ward by technical knockout in the 8th round. Fuzile was ranked number 5 by the IBF at super featherweight.

Professional boxing record

28 fights	24 wins	2 losses
By knockout	11	2
By decision	13	0
Draws	2

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
28	Loss	24–2–2	Azinga Fuzile	TKO	7 (12), 2:55	29 May 2021	Michelob Ultra Arena, Paradise, Nevada, US
27	Win	24–1–2	Jesus Amparan	PTS	10	8 Feb 2020	FlyDSA Arena, Sheffield, England
26	Win	23–1–2	Josue Bendana	TKO	5 (8)	31 Aug 2019	The O2 Arena, London, England
25	Win	22–1–2	Antonio Rodriguez	PTS	6	18 May 2019	SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland
24	Win	21–1–2	Devis Boschiero	SD	12	30 Nov 2018	Teatro Obi Hall, Florence, Italy	Won vacant WBC International Silver super-featherweight title
23	Win	20–1–2	Mohammed Kambuluta	KO	2 (6), 1:37	27 Oct 2018	Copper Box Arena, London, England
22	Loss	19–1–2	James Tennyson	TKO	5 (12), 2:24	5 May 2018	The O2 Arena, London, England	Lost European, and Commonwealth super-featherweight titles; For WBA International super-featherweight title
21	Win	19–0–2	Juli Giner	TKO	6 (12), 1:30	13 Dec 2017	York Hall, London, England	Won vacant European super-featherweight title
20	Win	18–0–2	Anthony Cacace	UD	12	15 Jul 2017	Wembley Arena, London, England	Retained British super-featherweight title; Won vacant Commonwealth super-featherweight title
19	Win	17–0–2	Maxi Hughes	UD	12	25 Mar 2017	Manchester Arena, Manchester, England	Retained British super-featherweight title
18	Win	16–0–2	Ronnie Clark	UD	12	26 Nov 2016	Wembley Arena, London, England	Retained British super-featherweight title
17	Win	15–0–2	Andy Townend	TKO	8 (12), 0:54	10 Sep 2016	The O2 Arena, London, England	Won vacant British super-featherweight title
16	Win	14–0–2	Ruddy Encarnacion	UD	10	16 Apr 2016	First Direct Arena, Leeds, England	Retained WBC International super-featherweight title
15	Win	13–0–2	Mario Pisanti	TKO	3 (10), 2:44	30 Jan 2016	Copper Box Arena, London, England	Retained WBC International super-featherweight title
14	Win	12–0–2	Sergio Blanco	UD	10	1 Aug 2015	Craven Park, Hull, England	Retained WBC International super-featherweight title
13	Win	11–0–2	Maxi Hughes	RTD	5 (10), 3:00	11 Apr 2015	First Direct Arena, Leeds, England	Won vacant WBC International super-featherweight title
12	Draw	10–0–2	Maxi Hughes	MD	10	6 Dec 2014	York Hall, London, England
11	Win	10–0–1	Kakhaber Avetisian	TKO	8 (8), 2:57	20 Sep 2014	Wembley Arena, London, England
10	Draw	9–0–1	Ian Bailey	TD	1 (4), 1:41	31 May 2014	Wembley Stadium, London, England
9	Win	9–0	Reynaldo Cajina	PTS	4	21 May 2014	First Direct Arena, Leeds, England
8	Win	8–0	Craig Woodruff	TKO	4 (6), 1:36	1 Mar 2014	Scottish Exhibition Centre, Glasgow, Scotland
7	Win	7–0	Ben Wager	TKO	6 (6), 0:58	14 Dec 2013	ExCel Arena, London, England
6	Win	6–0	Andy Harris	TKO	3 (6), 2:30	25 May 2013	The O2 Arena, London, England
5	Win	5–0	Kevin Hanks	TKO	5 (6), 0:56	9 Mar 2013	Wembley Arena, London, England
4	Win	4–0	Dougie Curran	PTS	4	8 Dec 2012	Olympia, London, England
3	Win	3–0	Dan Carr	PTS	4	17 Nov 2012	Capital FM Arena, Nottingham, England
2	Win	2–0	Simas Volosinas	PTS	4	22 Sep 2012	Odyssey Arena, Belfast, Northern Ireland
1	Win	1–0	Kristian Laight	PTS	4	8 Sep 2012	Alexandra Palace, London, England

External links

• Boxing record for Martin Joseph Ward from BoxRec (registration required)
• Martin Joseph Ward - Profile, News Archive & Current Rankings at Box.Live