Wayne Alexander, born on July 17, 1973, is a retired British professional boxer with a career spanning from 1995 to 2006. Here are some highlights from his amateur and professional boxing journey:
Amateur Highlights:
In 1994, Wayne Alexander secured the Amateur Boxing Association British light-middleweight title while representing Lynn ABC.
Notable achievements in the amateur circuit include winning the London ABA Class B 67 kg championship in 1990, becoming the National Junior ABA Class B 67 kg champion, and claiming the London ABA Light middleweight championship in 1994.
Represented England in various international competitions, including the 1994 and 1995 Liverpool Multi-Nations and matches against Denmark and Scotland.
Professional Highlights:
Wayne Alexander transitioned to the professional boxing scene and had a successful career.
On February 19, 2000, he won the vacant BBBofC British Light Middleweight Title by defeating Paul Samuels.
In 2001, he challenged for the WBO World Light Middleweight Title against Harry Simon but lost by TKO in the fifth round.
Alexander defended the BBBofC British Light Middleweight Title on November 17, 2001, by beating Joe Townsley.
He held the EBU (European) Light Middleweight Title after winning it on January 19, 2002, against Paolo Pizzamiglio.
The World Boxing Union (WBU) Light Middleweight Title became part of his achievements when he won it on September 10, 2004, against Mehrdud Takaloo.
In his last professional defense on March 4, 2006, Wayne Alexander successfully defended the WBU Light Middleweight Title by defeating Thomas McDonagh.
Wayne Alexander's fights were showcased on Sky TV, and he made an appearance on Box Nation.
In November 2013, he took on a new role by joining the board of WBU Europe.
Wayne Alexander's career reflects his prowess in both the amateur and professional boxing realms, earning titles and recognition in the ring.