Scott Belshaw
Encyclopedia
Scott Belshaw is a professional boxer
from Lisburn
, Northern Ireland
who fights in heavyweight
division.
, Belshaw fought for the Lisburn ABC in Lisburn and won five Irish
titles and a number of Ulster
championship titles. It was during his amateur days that Belshaw perfected his unorthodox style of fighting, known in some circles as the angry dancing Andrew 'Andy' Fyfe technique. After what Belshaw considered a poor decision during a quarter final fight of the 2006 Irish senior championship when he was disqualified for holding despite being ten points up in a fight with Michael McDonagh, Belshaw left the amateur ranks and decided to become a professional with Frank Maloney
.
and Martin Rogan
. In his debut Belshaw defeated fellow debutant Englishman
Lee Webb with a brutal first round knockout
within the first ten seconds of the fight.At this point in his career Belshaw had seven professional wins, six coming by knockout and was starting to gain attention as a prospect to watch for the future (even appearing on channel four programme transworld sport where his manager Frank Maloney tipped him to be the next Lennox Lewis). However in 2008 he was defeated by journeyman Daniel Peret. Belshaw gained revenge on Peret in a rematch. On 23 May 2009, Belshaw fought Tyson Fury
, and was stopped in the second round.
: The Heavyweights III' tournament on October 2, 2009. The contest includes fellow heavyweights Danny Williams
, Michael Sprott
and Audley Harrison
- whom Belshaw faced at the quarter final stage. He was beaten by the eventual winner Audley Harrison. Since an embarrassing first round knockout defeat where it appeared he was floored by his opponents gut, Belshaw stepped away from the ring for over a year. Rumours are that Belshaw will take on lowly journeyman Jim "Sign the Contract" Hands in his comeback fight, his promoter thinking he will be no match with his primitive skills.
Boxing
Boxing, also called pugilism, is a combat sport in which two people fight each other using their fists. Boxing is supervised by a referee over a series of between one to three minute intervals called rounds...
from Lisburn
Lisburn
DemographicsLisburn Urban Area is within Belfast Metropolitan Urban Area and is classified as a Large Town by the . On census day there were 71,465 people living in Lisburn...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
who fights in heavyweight
Heavyweight
Heavyweight is a division, or weight class, in boxing. Fighters who weigh over 200 pounds are considered heavyweights by the major professional boxing organizations: the International Boxing Federation, the World Boxing Association, the World Boxing Council, and the World Boxing...
division.
Amateur career
At amateur levelAmateur boxing
Amateur boxing is practised at the collegiate level, at the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games, and in many other venues sponsored by amateur boxing associations. Amateur boxing bouts are short in duration and fighters wear head protection, so this type of competition prizes point-scoring rather...
, Belshaw fought for the Lisburn ABC in Lisburn and won five Irish
Irish Amateur Boxing Association
The Irish Amateur Boxing Association is the governing body of amateur boxing in Ireland. It was founded in 1911 following a meeting in Dublin.-Structure:...
titles and a number of Ulster
Ulster
Ulster is one of the four provinces of Ireland, located in the north of the island. In ancient Ireland, it was one of the fifths ruled by a "king of over-kings" . Following the Norman invasion of Ireland, the ancient kingdoms were shired into a number of counties for administrative and judicial...
championship titles. It was during his amateur days that Belshaw perfected his unorthodox style of fighting, known in some circles as the angry dancing Andrew 'Andy' Fyfe technique. After what Belshaw considered a poor decision during a quarter final fight of the 2006 Irish senior championship when he was disqualified for holding despite being ten points up in a fight with Michael McDonagh, Belshaw left the amateur ranks and decided to become a professional with Frank Maloney
Frank Maloney
Frank Maloney is a boxing manager and promoter and United Kingdom Independence Party politician. He is most famous for managing Lennox Lewis to the Undisputed Heavyweight Championship of the World.-Early life:...
.
Debut
Belshaw turned professional in October 2006 in Belfast, Northern Ireland on an undercard of bill that included James GormanJames Gorman
James Gorman VC was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces....
and Martin Rogan
Martin Rogan
Martin Rogan , is a heavyweight boxer and former Commonwealth heavyweight title holder. -Boxing career:...
. In his debut Belshaw defeated fellow debutant Englishman
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
Lee Webb with a brutal first round knockout
Knockout
A knockout is a fight-ending, winning criterion in several full-contact combat sports, such as boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, mixed martial arts, Karate and others sports involving striking...
within the first ten seconds of the fight.At this point in his career Belshaw had seven professional wins, six coming by knockout and was starting to gain attention as a prospect to watch for the future (even appearing on channel four programme transworld sport where his manager Frank Maloney tipped him to be the next Lennox Lewis). However in 2008 he was defeated by journeyman Daniel Peret. Belshaw gained revenge on Peret in a rematch. On 23 May 2009, Belshaw fought Tyson Fury
Tyson Fury
Luke Tyson Fury is an Irish professional boxer who fights in the heavyweight division. He has represented both Ireland and England at amateur level and won the ABA championship in 2008 before turning professional later that year...
, and was stopped in the second round.
Prizefighter
Belshaw has signed to take part in the 'PrizefighterPrizefighter series
The Prizefighter series is a knock out boxing tournament created by boxing promoter Barry Hearn and aired on Sky Sports. The format has an initial eight fighters, who compete in four quarter-finals of 3 x 3 minute rounds followed by two semi-finals and one final all on the same night...
: The Heavyweights III' tournament on October 2, 2009. The contest includes fellow heavyweights Danny Williams
Danny Williams (boxer)
Daniel "Danny" Williams is an English professional heavyweight boxer.-Amateur:As an amateur boxing out of the famous Lynn AC boxing gym in SE London, Williams learned his trade quickly, often sparring with the likes of clubmates Henry Akinwande and Derek Angol...
, Michael Sprott
Michael Sprott
Michael Sprott is a professional heavyweight boxer from Reading, Berkshire, England. Sprott briefly held the British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles, and was a European heavyweight title contender...
and Audley Harrison
Audley Harrison
Audley Harrison is a British professional boxer from Harlesden, England who fights in the heavyweight division. At the 2000 Olympics in Sydney he became the first British fighter to win an Olympic gold medal in the superheavyweight division. He stands and usually weighs around .Harrison turned...
- whom Belshaw faced at the quarter final stage. He was beaten by the eventual winner Audley Harrison. Since an embarrassing first round knockout defeat where it appeared he was floored by his opponents gut, Belshaw stepped away from the ring for over a year. Rumours are that Belshaw will take on lowly journeyman Jim "Sign the Contract" Hands in his comeback fight, his promoter thinking he will be no match with his primitive skills.