Scott Gammer

Infobox_Boxer|name=Scott Gammer


realname=Scott Gammer
nickname=The Hammer
weight=Heavyweight
nationality= Flagicon|UK British|
birth_date=birth date and age|1976|10|24
home=Pembroke Dock, Wales, UK
birth_place=Pembroke Dock, Wales, UK
style= Orthodox
total=22
wins=18
KO=9
losses=3
draws=1
no contests=0|

Scott Gammer (born 24 October, 1976 in Pembroke Dock, Wales) is a British boxer, based in Wales he is a former holder of the British Heavyweight Title.

Biography

Professional career

Gammer turned professional in 2002, he is currently trained by his father Ralph Gammer and managed by Paul Boyce.

On June 16th 2006 after 16 professional fights undefeated, he earned the right to challenge Mark Krence for the British Heavyweight Title, Gammer won in the 9th round via TKO.

In his first defence of the title on the 13th October 2006 he defeated Micky Steeds by a unanimous points decision. Steeds was brought in as a replacement for Danny Williams who was the mandatory challenger for the British Heavyweight Championship at the time, however he pulled out of the fight due to the date coinciding with Ramadan.

A second title defence against Williams was originally scheduled for 9th February 2007, however the fight was re-arranged due to Williams' defeat by Audley Harrison on the 9th December 2006. Gammer finally fought Williams on the 2nd of March 2007 at the Neath Sports Centre, Glamorgan. Williams won the bout by 9th round KO, giving Gammer his first ever defeat as a professional. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/6401525.stm BBC SPORT | Boxing | Williams recaptures British title ] ]

Gammer had an opportunity to fight for the British title once again when he boxed John McDermott later that year in an eliminating bout. The contest took place in Sheffield but ended up with another defeat for the Welshman. Following this setback Gammer announced his retirement from boxing and McDermott went on to challenge for the title. The retirement didn't last that long however as Gammer returned to action in August 2008 when he challenged Francesco Pianeta for the EU Heavyweight championship over in Germany. The fight ended with another defeat for Gammer although this time it was due to a corner retirement when Gammer broke his hand in the 2nd round. Despite the injury Gammer fought bravely and looked good throughout until the handicap became too much and his corner pulled him out. [ [http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/boxing/7588450.stm BBC Sport | Boxing |Gammer defeated in comeback bout ] ]

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