Kenny Anderson (boxer)

Kenny Anderson (boxer)

Infobox Boxer
name = Kenneth Anderson


imagesize =
realname = Kenneth Anderson
nickname = Kenny
weight = Super Middleweight
height =
reach =
nationality = Scottish
birth_date = 5 January 1983
birth_place = Edinburgh
death_date =
death_place =
style = Orthodox
total = 6
wins = 6
losses = 0
draws =
no contests =
KO = 6

Kenneth ("Kenny") Anderson (born January 5, 1983 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish amateur boxer, who is the reigning Commonwealth Games light-heavyweight champion. Hailing from Craigmillar, he defeated Adura Olalehin of Nigeria (23-19) in the final of the 2006 Commonwealth Games.

After those Games Anderson revealed he psyched himself up for his fights by watching Braveheart and reciting the Haka, the traditional Māori war dance which is performed by the New Zealand All Blacks rugby team before matches. He also stated his desire to remain an amateur and fight for Great Britain at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.Kenny Anderson turned pro in Oct 2006 and at present has a outstanding record of 6 fights 6 wins all by way of knockout.

External links

* [http://news.google.co.uk/news/url?sa=t&ct=uk/6-0&fp=442f9f88e110e4b9&ei=2OsvRMj0Da_ywQGovqy0CQ&url=http%3A//sport.scotsman.com/boxing.cfm%3Fid%3D469552006&cid=0 Scotsman coverage] of Kenny Anderson's triumph at the 2006 Commonwealth Games
* [http://www.britishboxing.net/boxers_76484-Kenny-Anderson.html British Boxing]
* [http://www.boxrec.com/list_bouts.php?human_id=371747&cat=boxer Kenny Anderson Professional record]


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