JAMIE COX PROFESSIONAL BOXER

An exciting, hard-hitting and stylish southpaw, Jamie Cox is attracting the same level of attention in the professional ranks that made him an amateur boxing star.

Although just 24 years old, he has crammed more into a decade than most boxers can manage in a lifetime. After winning a NABC light welterweight title that underlined his status as the best UK teenager at his weight, Jamie went on to capture the 2004/05 English ABA crown with a stunning performance over Eddie Corcoran – the first member of the Walcot Boys ABC to triumph on Amateur Boxing’s Night of the Year. Not surprisingly, he was quickly added to the England Senior squad (he had previously represented his country at junior level) and immediately proved himself by capturing the Four Nations crown – seeing off the best that Ireland, Scotland and Wales had to offer.

Standing at the top of the podium at major international tournaments became a regular occurrence, culminating with a gold medal around his neck at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Jamie then faced a dilemma about which way his talent should be directed – should he look to add Olympic Gold to his collection or was this the time to trade in his vest and go professional? Countless managers were knocking on his door before he decided to sign with Frank Warren. A polished points win over Johnny Greaves heralded his entry into the paid ranks at London’s 02 Arena on July 14, 2007 and he has had his arm raised in triumph at all of his professional contests. Six of those wins came inside the distance, with 3 first round knock- outs. After initially being guided by Richie Woodhall in Birmingham when he began his professional career, Jamie then trained with Paddy Fitzpatrick at his Swindon Boxing Academy Gym. Jamie now trains in Birmingham with experienced trainer John Costello.