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Woodhouse Says Money Will Not Motivate More Fights

•Feb 25, 2014

Curtis Woodhouse admits it will be hard to walk away from boxing after achieving his British title dream on Saturday night. Woodhouse quit a lucrative career as a footballer to become a boxer and vowed to retire after challenging British champion Darren Hamilton, regardless of the result. The 33-year-old had fallen short in previous title attempts and was written off ahead of his fight with Hamilton, but defied the odds by battling to a gruelling points triumph in Hull.

Curtis Woodhouse, Dave Coldwell Reflect on Big Title Win

Terence Dooley

•Feb 24, 2014

“My dad was one of those types who supported his children. If I’d have been an ice-skater he’d have been into ice skating. He was proud of all of us. When I first started out in boxing, I told everyone that I’d be British champion. He knew that was my dream, he’d have been mega proud.” Curtis Woodhouse, 22-6 (13), isn’t an ice-skater, he is the former footballer turned boxer who turned the formbook on its head on Saturday night to defeat British light-welterweight champion Darren Hamilton, 14-3 (1), on an Eddie Hearn-promoted bill at Hull’s Ice Arena by scores of 113-116, 116-115 and 116-114 from Michael Alexander, Steve Gray and Marcus Mcdonnell respectively.

Curtis Woodhouse Planning To Retire Despite Title Win

BoxingScene Staff

•Feb 23, 2014

Curtis Woodhouse confirmed he will retire despite winning the British light-welterweight title on a split decision from Darren Hamilton. Woodhouse, the former professional footballer who switched to the ring eight years ago, had promised this would be his last fight - win, lose or draw. After 12 rounds of non-stop action at Hull's Ice Arena, two of the judges gave Woodhouse the verdict by margins of 116-115 and 116-114, while the other scored it 116-113 for defending champion Hamilton. Woodhouse, who improved his overall record to 22-6, said: "When I was 10 years old, they told me I can't be a footballer, everyone laughed at me.

Coyle Wins FOTY Defense, Woodhouse Wins Title

Alexey Sukachev

•Feb 22, 2014

By Alexey Sukachev - There was everything you could imagine in a fight - knockdowns, point deductions, rumble and major controversy - all within one twelve-round package, as Tommy Coyle of the UK and his Argentinean opponent Daniel Eduardo Brizuela produced a natural thriller and a clear-cut Fight of the Year frontrunner, which featured eight knockdowns, three point deductions and a highly questionable stoppage. After a fog of war dispersed, and shouts became less noisy, Tommy Coyle (18-2, 8 KOs) has come as a winner by way of TKO to retain his IBF International title. Time was 1:07 of the twelfth and final round.

Hamilton: After Woodhouse Loses, He Can Be a Salesman

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•Feb 15, 2014

Darren Hamilton says Curtis Woodhouse is ‘an excellent salesman’ but won’t take his British Light Welterweight title away on February 22 at the Hull Ice Arena live on Sky Sports. Hamilton can claim the Lord Lonsdale belt outright with victory over Woodhouse, who fights for the British title for the first time in his career. Bristol man Hamilton has been in the form of his life in the last two years, claiming the scalps of Ashley Theophane, Stevie Williams and Adil Anwar in his last three clashes for the coveted strap.

Curtis Woodhouse Plans To Retire - Win, Lose or Draw

BoxingScene Staff

•Jan 25, 2014

Curtis Woodhouse has confirmed he will quit boxing regardless of the outcome of his upcoming fight with British champion Darren Hamilton. Driffield's Woodhouse, who made a second career in boxing after being a successful footballer, will achieve his dream of fighting for the Lonsdale Belt in Hull on February 22, live on Sky Sports. But, while confident he can wrest the title from Hamilton - who is seeking to win the belt outright - Woodhouse believes his passion for the sport won't be the same thereafter.

UK Insider: Rees vs. Buckland, Woodhouse Motivated

Nick Halling

•Dec 21, 2013

The final chapter in the 17-year sporting odyssey of Curtis Woodhouse is likely to be written in February when the one-time footballer challenges Darren Hamilton for the British light-welterweight championship. Woodhouse first made his reputation as an accomplished Premier League player, also representing his country at under-21 level. When he took up boxing seven years ago, his arrival was at first derided by many in the game. However, his dedication, courage and gritty performances in the ring have long ago won everybody over.

Lucas Browne Blasts Out Richard Towers in Five

BoxingScene Staff

•Nov 2, 2013

Curtis Woodhouse scored a convincing points victory over Lewis Van Poetsch in Hull on Saturday night. Having been heavily knocked out in just four rounds by Derry Matthews in their lightweight bout just six weeks ago, Woodhouse wanted to make a statement back fighting at welterweight. He was given a 59-54 verdict by the referee to get his title hopes back on track. Earlier, Rendall Munroe comfortably came through his six-round contest against journeyman Latvian Pavel Senkovs, clinching a regulation 60-55 over Senkovs.

Photos: Mathews Drills Woodhouse, Smith Makes History

Boxing Photos

•Sep 22, 2013

Olympia, Liverpool, Merseyside - For the Commonwealth lightweight title, Derry Mathews (34-8-2, 19KOs) drilled Curtis Woodhouse (19-6, 13KOs) in the fourth round with a massive shot. The two fighters went to war in every round, trading punches and looking to land something big. During the fourth, as they were trading, Mathews landing a shot that dropped Woodhouse on his back. Woodhouse made it to his feet but he was wobbling all over the place and the referee waved things off.

Mathews Drills Woodhouse, Liam Smith Makes History

BoxingScene Staff

•Sep 21, 2013

Olympia, Liverpool, Merseyside - Super middleweight contender Rocky Fielding (16-0, 9KOs) demolished Mohammed Akrong (19-6, 15KOs) in less than two minutes of the first round to capture the vacant Commonwealth championship. A big left hook by Fielding had Akrong in all sorts of trouble and he never recovered.