Gary Sykes was born on 13 February 1984 and is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2006 to 2016.
12 Facts About Gary Sykes
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Gary Sykes held the British super-featherweight title twice between 2010 and 2014, and challenged for the Commonwealth super-featherweight and lightweight titles in 2014 and 2016, respectively.
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Gary Sykes made his professional boxing debut on 23 February 2006 at the Town Hall in Leeds fighting journeyman Dave Hinds and running out a winner over six rounds.
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Gary Sykes followed up the victory with on further win in 2006, defeating Dai Davies at the Town Hall with a third-round knockout.
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In 2007 Gary Sykes defeated Kristian Laight, Eduards Krauklis, Deniss Sirjatovs, Dwayne Hill and Carl Allen fighting in venues across the north of England including Barnsley, Wigan, Doncaster and Altrincham.
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In 2008 Gary Sykes continued his winning streak with wins over Peter Allen, Harry Ramogoadi and Jason Nesbitt before starting 2009 on a high with a win over journeyman Johnny Greaves.
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On 29 May 2009 Gary Sykes faced his biggest challenge so far against Anthony Crolla in an eliminator for British super featherweight Title, winning over the 10 round distance.
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On 28 May 2010 Gary Sykes made a successful first defence of his belt beating Kevin O'Hara again over 12 rounds at the Huddersfield Leisure Centre.
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On 20 November 2010 Gary Sykes chose to enter the knock out style Prizefighter series promoted by Barry Hearn and televised live by Sky Sports.
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On 5 March 2011 Gary Sykes returned to the ring for the second defence of his British title against former champion Carl Johanneson of Leeds, the mandatory challenger for the title.
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On 18 September 2016, Gary Sykes announced his retirement from boxing on his Facebook page.
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Gary Sykes cited a lack of hunger and desire at his older age, and a lack of motivation to continue to fight.