Chris Burton (boxer)

Chris Burton
Statistics
Real name	Chris Burton
Nickname(s)	High Tower
Rated at	Heavyweight
Height	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Nationality	British
Born	27 February 1981 (1981-02-27) (age 30) Dumfries, Scotland
Stance	Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights	15
Wins	14
Wins by KO	6
Losses	1
Draws	0
No contests	0

Chris Burton (born 27 February 1981 in Dumfries) is a British heavyweight boxer, nicknamed "High Tower" and based in Darlington, County Durham. His record stands at 14 wins, and one loss in 15 bouts.

On 12 September 2008, Burton competed in the "Prizefighter" competition in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, going into the competition as the only undefeated contestant.^[1] He defeated David Ingleby in the quarter-final and Lee Swaby in the semi-final, both by unanimous decision. In the final was defeated by Sam Sexton, after the fight was stopped 2:10 into the third and final round.^[2]

References

1. ^ "Burton boxing clever at Prizefighter 2". Peterlee Mail. 2008-09-12. http://www.peterleemail.co.uk/sport/Burton-boxing-clever-at-Prizefighter.4486106.jp. Retrieved 2008-09-12. 
2. ^ "Chris Burton v Sam Sexton - LIVE!". The Northern Echo. 2008-09-12. http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/3670637.Chris_Burton_v_Sam_Sexton___LIVE_/. Retrieved 2008-09-12. 

External links

• Professional boxing record for Chris Burton (boxer) from BoxRec
• Chris Burton profile at BritishBoxing.net

Persondata
Name	Burton, Chris
Alternative names
Short description
Date of birth	27 February 1981
Place of birth	Dumfries, Scotland
Date of death
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