# Cornelius Carr

Cornelius Carr (born John Thomas Carr; 9 April 1969) is an English former professional boxer. He challenged once for the WBO world super middleweight title in 1995. His trainer was Martin (Marty) Turner

## Early life

At the age of nine he survived meningitis after 3 weeks of intensive care. He recovered to make first encounter with boxing aged 11 years at the Grangetown Amateur Boxing club in Middlesbrough, run by Martin Turner.
As a 17-year-old amateur he reached the 1987 Amateur Boxing Association of England National Championship final at Wembley Arena, London and fought Rod Douglas, an Olympic medalist and England squad member.

## Professional boxing career
### British Super-Middleweight Champion

With only 1 defeat in 24 professional bouts, Carr won the BBBofC British Super-Middleweight in 1994 by beating James Cook on points at York Hall in London.

### WBO Super Middleweight title fight

At short notice Carr was given the opportunity to challenge Steve Collins for the WBO Super Middleweight Title at The Point, Dublin, Ireland in November 1995. After 12 rounds he lost on points.

### World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion

In February 1999, Carr became the World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion, defeating Steve Foster by a unanimous decision. He successfully defended this title in the following October beating Dingaan Thobela.
Cornelius Carr retired in 2001 with a record of: 34 Wins (17 KOs), 4 Losses.

## After professional career

Carr now resides in Bournemouth, England, working as a boxing coach and online mentor through the website Sneak Punch.
In June 2012, Chris Eubank hinted in the national press about a possible return to the ring. Carr issued a press release to the media attempting to drum up interest for a contest, although later admitted nothing had materialised.
Carr is featured in the video for the single "Boxers" by Morrissey, released in January 1995, and appears on the cover artwork for the 1995 Morrissey compilation album World of Morrissey as well as an earlier single by The Smiths, called Sweet and Tender Hooligan.

## Professional boxing record

34 Wins (17 KOs), 4 Losses :
| Res. | Opponent | Type | Date | Location | Notes |
| Loss | Sam Soliman | PTS | 2001-02-28 | Royal Garden Hotel, London |
| Won | Gary Beardsley | PTS | 2000-12-08 | National Sports Centre, Crystal Palace, London |
| Won | Dingaan Thobela | MD | 1999-10-31 | David Lloyd Tennis Centre, Raynes Park, London | Retained World Boxing Federation World middleweight title |
| Won | Jason Barker | TKO | 1999-08-20 | Royal National Hotel, Bloomsbury, London |
| Won | Steve Foster | UD | 1999-02-20 | The Pavilion, Thornaby, Yorkshire | Won World Boxing Federation World middleweight title |
| Won | Jimmy Vincent | PTS | 1998-11-25 | Caesars Nightclub, Streatham, London |
| Won | Danny Juma | PTS | 1998-10-27 | Fountain Leisure Centre, Brentford, London |
| Won | Darren Covill | RTD | 1998-09-10 | Town Hall, Acton, London |
| Loss | Dean Francis | TKO | 1997-03-14 | Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading |
| Won | Danny Juma | PTS | 1996-03-02 | Telewest Arena, Newcastle |
| Loss | Steve Collins | UD | 1995-11-25 | Point Theatre, Dublin, Ireland | For WBO World super middleweight title |
| Won | Barry Thorogood | TKO | 1995-07-07 | Wales National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales |
| Won | Chris Richards | RTD | 1995-05-13 | Kelvin Hall, Glasgow, Scotland |
| Won | Colin Manners | PTS | 1995-02-04 | Wales National Ice Rink, Cardiff, Wales |
| Won | James Cook | PTS | 1994-03-11 | York Hall, Bethnal Green, London | Won BBBofC British super middleweight title |
| Won | Horace Fleary | PTS | 1993-09-22 | Grand Hall, Wembley, London |
| Won | Stan King | PTS | 1993-05-19 | Sunderland, Tyne and Wear |
| Won | Graham Burton | PTS | 1993-04-24 | National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham |
| Won | Alan Richards | PTS | 1992-10-29 | Bayswater, London |
| Won | Marvin O'Brien | TKO | 1991-09-07 | Studio Comunate San Giacomo, Salemi, Sicilia, Italy |
| Won | Paul Burton | TKO | 1991-05-18 | Palazzo Dello Sport, Verbania, Piemonte, Italy |
| Won | Carlo Colarusso | PTS | 1991-03-02 | Dolphin Centre, Darlington |
| Won | Frank Eubank | TKO | 1991-02-16 | The Pavilion, Thornaby, Yorkshire |
| Won | Jerry Nestor | KO | 1990-10-27 | Greenville, Mississippi, US |
| Won | John Maltreaux | KO | 1990-09-26 | New Orleans, Louisiana, US |
| Won | Franky Moro | PTS | 1990-04-21 | Crowtree Leisure Centre, Sunderland |
| Won | Peter Gorny | TKO | 1990-02-20 | New London Arena, Millwall, London |
| Won | Carlo Colarusso | TKO | 1989-10-24 | Leisure Centre, Watford, Hertfordshire |
| Loss | Georges Bosco | TKO | 1989-03-22 | Rivermead Leisure Centre, Reading |
| Won | Kevin Hayde | PTS | 1988-12-20 | Leisure Centre, Swansea, Wales |
| Won | Skip Jackson | KO | 1988-11-15 | The Lads Club, Norwich, Norfolk |
| Won | Andy Catesby | TKO | 1988-05-10 | Municipal Hall, Tottenham, London |
| Won | Franky Moro | PTS | 1988-04-12 | National Sports Centre, Cardiff, Wales |
| Won | Darren Parker | TKO | 1988-03-24 | York Hall, Bethnal Green, London |
| Won | Kesem Clayton | PTS | 1988-01-27 | York Hall, Bethnal Green, London |
| Won | Seamus Casey | TKO | 1988-01-12 | National Sports Centre, Cardiff, Wales | Casey was badly cut over left eye |
| Won | Dave Heaver | TKO | 1987-11-28 | Blazers Night Club, Windsor, Berkshire |
| Won | Paul Burton | TKO | 1987-09-22 | York Hall, Bethnal Green, London | Professional debut |
Achievements :
| Preceded byJames Cook | BBBofC Super-Middleweight Champion 11 March 1994 – 23 January 1995 | Succeeded byAli Forbes |
| Preceded byJoaquin Velasquez | World Boxing Federation (WBF) World Middleweight Champion 20 February 1999 – 10 March 2000 | Succeeded byDelroy Leslie |