Connor Butler (born 12 February 1998) is an English professional boxer who is a former European and Commonwealth flyweight champion.

Career

A professional since 2018,[3] Butler faced Craig Derbyshire for the vacant Commonwealth flyweight title at the Hilton Hotel Portamaso in St. Julian's, Malta on 25 February 2023.[4] He won via unanimous decision.[5]

He made the first defense of his championship against Matt Windle at Liverpool Olympia on 9 June 2023, with the vacant European flyweight title also on the line, winning the fight by unanimous decision.[6]

Returning to the same venue for his next contest on 24 February 2024, Butler took on British flyweight champion Jay Harris, losing via unanimous decision to suffer his first professional defeat.[7][8]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Connor Butler". tapology.com. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  2. ^ "Boxing record for Connor Butler". BoxRec.
  3. ^ "Connor Butler makes world title vow and sends warning to Jay Harris ahead of European title showdown". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  4. ^ "Connor Butler vs Craig Derbyshire on February 25 For Commonwealth Strap". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  5. ^ "Dave Allen targets British title fight in 2023 after latest comeback win". Doncaster Free Press. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  6. ^ "Connor Butler beats Matt Windle to land European title and reveals what's next". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  7. ^ "Experienced Harris Outpoints Valiant Butler In Liverpool Thriller". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
  8. ^ "Jay Harris back in world title contention after beating Connor Butler in all-action fight". Wales Online. Retrieved 2 March 2025.
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