Josh Wale was born on 8 April 1988 and is a British professional boxer.
14 Facts About Josh Wale
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Josh Wale held the British bantamweight title from 2017 to 2018.
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Josh Wale challenged for the Commonwealth bantamweight title in 2012; the Commonwealth super bantamweight title in 2016; the European bantamweight title in 2018; and the British super bantamweight title three times between 2014 and 2019.
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From Barnsley, Wale won a NABC schoolboy title and represented England as an amateur, and attended the National Boxing Academy at East Durham and Houghall Community College in Peterlee, where he studied hairdressing.
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Josh Wale made his professional debut in October 2006 with a first-round stoppage if Neil Read.
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Josh Wale won his next two fights but suffered a first defeat in September 2008 when he was forced to retire in the corner due to severe damage to the right eye.
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In 2010 Josh Wale entered the Prizefighter tournament, beating Esham Pickering in the first round, yet losing to Willie Casey in the semi-finals.
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In May 2012 he challenged Kid Galahad for the WBC International super bantamweight title, Josh Wale again forced to retire in the 9th round due to severe eye damage.
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Josh Wale again moved up to super bantamweight, and in September 2013 lost a British title eliminator to Gavin McDonnell.
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McDonnell went on to win the title, and in May 2014 defended against Josh Wale, the fight ending a controversial draw.
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Many believed Josh Wale had done enough to secure the title, whilst asking for a trilogy, McDonnell relinquished the belt.
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Josh Wale got another shot in March 2015, facing Jazza Dickens for the vacant title at the Echo Arena, Liverpool.
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In July 2016, Josh Wale challenged for Gamal Yafai's Commonwealth title, again losing on points.
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Josh Wale dropped back down to bantamweight, and in March 2017 beat Ramesh Ahmadi via a split decision to take the English title.