21 Facts About Nicky Piper

Nicky Piper MBE was born on 5 May 1966 and is a retired Welsh super middleweight and light heavyweight boxer from Culverhouse Cross, Cardiff.

Nicky Piper's career was at its peak in the 1990s; he became the Commonwealth Light-heavyweight champion in 1995.

Nicky Piper was trained by Charlie Pearson and managed by Frank Warren.

Since retiring from boxing, Piper has become a notable administrator in British boxing and currently works for The City Hospice as their Corporate Partnerships Manager.

Nicky Piper won the match in the second round via a knockout.

Nicky Piper then won nine of his next ten encounters, all scheduled for either six or eight rounds.

Nicky Piper stopped his other nine opponents through retirement, knockout, or technical knockout.

The next month, Nicky Piper was back in the ring, beating Franky Moro in a contest at the Royal Albert Hall.

Nicky Piper completed 1991 with a sixth-round knockout over Carlos Christie.

Nicky Piper won his first three fights of 1992, all on points decisions, the first of which, over Frank Eubank, was an eliminator for the British Super Middleweight title.

Nicky Piper's next fight was against WBC Super Middleweight champion Nigel Benn, in a challenge for the title.

Two months later, on 10 April 1993, Nicky Piper successfully defended his title against Chris Sande in Swansea.

Nicky Piper completed the year with a victory over Trevor Ambrose, and a drawn match with Frank Rhodes.

Nicky Piper started 1994 with a challenge for the WBO Light-heavyweight title, then held by Leeonzer Barber.

Nicky Piper failed in his bid when he was again stopped by technical knockout, this time in the ninth round.

Nicky Piper fought twice more in 1994, a win over Charles Oliver, and a failed bid for the vacant Commonwealth Light-heavyweight title, where he was beaten by Crawford Ashley.

Nicky Piper's next fight was a win in an uneven contest against American Tim Bryan in June 1995, followed by a victory over John Keeton, both fights held in Cardiff.

In 1996, Nicky Piper fought in two bouts: a win over Danny Juma in Cardiff, and a successful defence of his Commonwealth belt to Bruce Scott at Tylorstown.

Nicky Piper was retired by his corner after the seventh round and soon after retired from boxing.

Nicky Piper served as Chairman of the Professional Boxing Association, and in 2005 he was awarded the MBE for his services to the sport.

Nicky Piper is a member of Mensa, and currently works for The City Hospice as their Corporate Partnership Manager.