Josh Holmes (born 6 July 1995) is an English professional boxer. He has held the English super-featherweight title since 16 November 2024.
Career
Holmes made his professional debut at King George's Hall in Blackburn on 30 March 2019, winning a four-round contest against Naheem Chaudhry on points in a fight which saw him knock his opponent to the canvas during the first round.[3]
After a stop-start career that was hampered by two hand surgeries and a failed brain scan,[4] he won his first pro-title by claiming the vacant English super-featherweight championship with a fourth round stoppage success over Lewis Wood at Bowlers Exhibition Centre in Manchester on 16 November 2024.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Boxing record for Josh Holmes". BoxRec.
- ^ "Josh Holmes". tapology.com. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Boxer Josh Holmes brings Hollywood glamour to King George's Hall on professional bow". Burnley Express. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Josh Holmes: I've Had Setback After Setback, I've Finally Got The Momentum Going". The Ring. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Josh Holmes impresses in stoppage victory over Lewis Wood". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
- ^ "Josh Holmes celebrates winning English title in derby win". Craven Herald and Pioneer. Retrieved 5 March 2025.
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